Chris Lee, DMCP, is partner and CEO of ACCESS Destination Services, having begun his destination management career in the early 1980s working for ACCESS precursor California Leisure Consultants in San ...

Editor’s note: This is part two in a four-part series from celebrity event planner Edward Perotti where he’ll explore four vital aspects that elevate events into extraordinary experiences: ...

Special Events recently got a behind-the-scenes look at the Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach during a recent familiarization (FAM) trip. Paséa Hotel & Spa is located on the Pacific Coast Highway ...

Halloween has long been a goldmine for event planning pros. Imagination and atmosphere thrive in October, but the freight factor alone isn’t always enough for memorable events. Recent research shows ...

Las Vegas debuted the new Fabulous Pickups at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) with a completely reimagined rideshare pickup area at Terminal 1. The unveiling was celebrated in true Las Vegas ...

This is it! Submissions will close for the ACE & Gala Awards tomorrow! Submit by October 31, 2025, by 6 p.m. Central Time/4 p.m. Pacific Time to be recognized as one of the best in the industry.

Constellation Culinary Group catered an extraordinary Día de los Muertos–themed Halloween celebration at Miami Beach's iconic Temple House. The October 2024 event successfully fulfilled the client's ...

The concept of sustainable event management (often described as “green events”) is rapidly becoming central to how gatherings are planned worldwide. Festivals, weddings, conferences, and concerts may ...

Submissions Are Still Being Accepted for 2026 Gala Awards! It's once again time to celebrate the best of the best! Submissions are now being accepted for the Special Events 2026 Gala Awards! We invite ...

Missed the Early Bird Deadline? Don’t worry—you can still submit your entries for the [ACE & Gala Awards! The Late Entry Deadline is October 31, 2025, by 6 p.m. Central Time/4 p.m. Pacific Time, but ...

If you are planning an event, you have one major goal in mind: success! However, especially in recent years, we have seen how things like a global pandemic can turn plans on their head. Event planners ...

The event industry is always changing, and staying ahead means being ready to mix things up. For event pros, diversifying your services is a great way to meet clients’ evolving needs and stay ...