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June 24, 2009 A Penton Media Publication

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Making News
Theme Decor Making a Comeback, Special Event Designers Say
Although some special event designers pooh-pooh event decor with an obvious theme as being less sophisticated than decor that instead creates a subtle ambience, 48 percent of respondents to a recent online poll from Special Events say they are creating more true themed events. Forty-seven percent of respondents say they are creating event decor that creates ambiance rather than a clear theme. Three percent of respondents said they have not made any changes in their design objectives. "Events that create a mood have a sly ... Click here for more.


In Brief
Gotta getta Gala? Is this the year you just have to win a Gala Award? We can make the whole process easier for you. Read our Frequently Asked Questions and insider tips by clicking here ... Need a daily dose of Steve Kemble? Celebrity event planner extraordinaire Steve Kemble blogs about what's hot and what's not in special events. Get your RDAA--Recommended Daily Allowance of Attitude--by linking via the Special Events home page; scroll down on the center column … Now that's a toga party Greece tossed a $4 million party Saturday to salute the opening of the new Acropolis Museum in Athens, the Los Angeles Times reports, where some 400 guests viewed a digitally animated display of centuries-old sculptures.

Going Places
PRA DESTINATION MANAGEMENT has opened PRA NEW ENGLAND, based in Boston. DUSTY S. RHODES will serve as president and CHRIS MEIERHOEFER as director of destination management services. Call 617/204-4290 …

JACQUES MONTEIL has been named director of catering and events at the HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Call 808/886-1234 …

DIANNA FULLER, CMP, CMM, has joined the upper Midwest team of Minneapolis-based HELMSBRISCOE as manager of global accounts. Call 763/475-1207 …

Waterford, Mich.-based EVENTFUN RENTALS, also known as CHRIS NORDMAN ASSOCIATES, has added a location in Orlando, Fla., to serve its game and inflatables rental clients. JASON NORDMAN will serve as event manager. The address is 2015 Directors Row, Orlando, FL 32809. Call 888/736-8242 …

MODERN GREEN PROPS, which offers environmentally friendly event furniture rentals, has opened in Los Angeles. Call 323/230-6100 …

HONEYSWEET PRODUCTIONS has moved to 4947 W. Melrose Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90029. Call 323/936-7241 …

MOSS INC., with operations in Maine, Chicago, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, has named MARK OLLINGER executive vice president and chief financial officer and VINCE MARLER to the newly created post of executive vice president, operations. Call 207/930-6150 …

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Venue News
The Warehouse Debuts at NBC Lot in L.A.
The Warehouse, a 122,000-square-foot space located on the NBC lot in Burbank, Calif., is now open for special events. Managed by The Studio Event Group, the space can be configured many ways and offers extensive rigging and access options. One area of the venue features a second level, suitable for VIP lounges, management says. Parking is available both adjacent to the venue and off-site nearby. Thanks to its location—near freeways and open space—the venue is not subject to noise restrictions. Photo by Special Events.

Half Moon Resort Now Offers All-inclusive Packages to Planners
In response to client demand, the 400-acre Half Moon resort in Rose Hall, Jamaica, is now offering all-inclusive group packages, including the Total Golf Experience group plan and Ultimate in Luxury group plan. The property features 398 rooms including suites, cottages and villas as well as a recently renovated Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed 18-hole golf course. Also available are the Half Moon Golf Academy, 13 lit tennis courts, equestrian center, fitness center, 51 swimming pools, the Anancy Children’s Village, a Dolphin Lagoon and 24-hour medical center. More than 27,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space is available, including the Boardroom (see photo).

Espace Wedding Venue Opens Rooftop Space
Manhattan-based Espace, which specializes in elegant urban weddings, will open a rooftop terrace, giving couples panoramic views of the Empire State Building and Hudson River. Espace offers 10,000 square feet of indoor event space featuring a contemporary white decor scheme; it can accommodate 1,000 standing and 500 seated. The roof deck can host 150 guests. Private suites are available for the wedding party and their families. In additional to traditional menus, ethnic and vegetarian options are available, along with custom wedding cakes.

Product Gallery
Elegant Wedding Reception Gift, Card Boxes Available
Creative Custom Cardboxes offers a line of upscale, handmade card boxes designed to provide elegant, secure storage for gifts and cards given by guests at wedding receptions. Clients can browse the company's Web site to select the style and number of tiers desired. Options include various patterns and colors along with embellishments such as crystals and pearls. Monograms and variations of "I Do" and "We Do" are also available.
For more information, check the box for Reader Service Card No. 101 at www.freeproductinfo.net/se.



Graphic Tents Offered by Instant Displays
The Tenttoo line of graphic tents from Instant Displays is designed to be easy to assemble while offering effective branding. The tent frames are made from powder-coated extruded aluminum; fabric options are water-resistant marine-grade vinyl or 500-count denier nylon. The tents can be digitally printed or silk-screened; clients can supply their own artwork or turn to the company's in-house design team for graphics. Sizes include 10-by-10 foot, 10-by-15 and 10-by-20; backwalls and railskirts are available.
For more information, check the box for Reader Service Card No. 102 at www.freeproductinfo.net/se.



SnapLock Debuts Easy-to-Install Modular Flooring
SnapLock's new "FastDeck" modular flooring system is designed to be self-aligning and extremely strong, the manufacturer says. The system snaps together without requiring tools or separate fasteners. The flooring tiles can be easily unsnapped for breakdown, then stored in sheets or rolled up like carpet. The product is suitable for event and tent flooring, portable walkways, lawn and turf protection, and portable vehicle access paths, according to the manufacturer.
For more information, check the box for Reader Service Card No. 103 at www.freeproductinfo.net/se.

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