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, ...

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 ...

Picture this: the invites for your corporate event go out, and as soon as people receive them, the wheels start turning. People immediately look at their PTO, their schedules, even their partner’s ...

Each year at Catersource + The Special Event, we turn to the best industry partners to bring you our spectacular Showcasing Events. Here's a look at the people making these events come to life!

In an era where remote work has disrupted traditional networking opportunities, event professionals are reimagining how to bring people together meaningfully. According to the 2025 Experiential Trends ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our readers who work in event planning companies weighed in to tell us about their proudest events of 2023 and their event trend predictions for the coming year. Here’s what they said. This inclusive ...

As the Olympics come to a close, we at Special Events are reflecting on the very memorable Opening Ceremony that launched the excitement of this year’s games and the Closing Ceremony that hyped up the ...

Each winter issue, we at Special Events put together trend forecasts and industry predictions, reflecting on the previous year and peering into the future. Then, every spring, we head to Catersource + ...

There’s very few places quite like Catersource + The Special Event: everyone around you understands the struggles and the successes of working in events, they are eager to help you solve any problem, ...