Co-Founder of Blue Elephant Events and Catering, Fausto began his catering and event planning career 35 years ago in Philadelphia. He has an eye for detail and production and is passionate about ...

James Auerbach (VP of Event Segment & Rental Industry Workforce Development at the American Rental Association (ARA)) has spent 25 years serving in executive roles in special event rental, event ...

Many DMCs join groups that function as marketing networks to bring in business and provide operations support. Note: All information here is supplied by the companies listed and was current at press ...

Destination events are incredibly rewarding—but they require a lot of know-how. Each year, we turn to the world of Destination Marketing Companies (DMCs), the experts in destinations and a great ...

Cover photo: Contortionists set the scene for FREAK SHOW, a corporate reception by Cerbelli Creative that was themed with circus obscurities. Photo courtesy Ivan Piedra Photography It’s hard to ...

What it is: Paintillio builds large-scale, custom paint-by-number murals and mural kits for events. From branded graphics to meaningful imagery, attendees collaborate on filling in the canvas, ...

For the past few years, it seems that charcuterie boards of all types have had a grip on the events world, mostly for the better. What started as an elaborate snacking trend has taken several ...

We asked, you decided: with travel and destination events being a top priority for so many after the years of pandemic isolation we all endured, DMCs are having a moment, and they deserve recognition.

You don’t need to close your eyes to picture it: the hum of conversation, the clinking of glasses, soft music in the background punctuated by laughter here and there. Cocktail receptions are a ...

Sheraton San Diego Resort proudly announces the debut of Shorelight, a new coastal-inspired dining destination located in the resort’s Bay Tower. Overlooking sweeping views of San Diego Bay and ...

Every event has its challenges, and these challenges can make or break the success of the event. Sometimes, planners will do all they can to avoid challenges, but in this case, MC&A DMC embraced each ...

When it comes to planning, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how meetings and events are imagined. Many hotels and resorts now leverage AI-driven tools to streamline event organization, ...