International conferences are always an event worth raving about, especially when they take place so close to home. In the last 30 years, the ILEA Live! Conference for planners and producers has…
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The world of catering has changed with the rise of social media. With sm feeds like Instagram, pinterest and tumblr used as a platform for self-expression, foodies, insta-chefs and food fanatics have…
by Gino Spano Halfway through the year and some wonderful emerging food trends have emerged that are set to take over event catering in 2018. If you’re planning an event right now, here…
What is it that makes wine country oh-so-romantic? Is it the sweeping landscapes filled with pristine rows of vines or maybe the majestic wineries that could double as midcentury castles? Perhaps it’s…
The 8th annual Hats On For Awareness was held to at Universal Event Space in Vaughan. Over 725 guests attended this sold out soiree with a simple mandate: Wear A Hat. Show…
Five Secrets to Winning Event Business Awards By Stacy Wyatt, Founder & Publisher, Canadian Special Events Magazine Entering award competitions for event professionals is important. Not just to win but also for…
As a sommelier, my clients always ask me what my favourite wine is and my answer is always the same: I’m far too promiscuous to pick just one. So much of what…
If you’re wondering if industry awards matter, the simple answer is yes. This is true whether you’re an actor competing for an Oscar, a hockey team competing for the Stanley Cup or…
You receive an RFP from a potential client and you know several of your competitors have likely received the same RFP. How do you set yourself apart from the crowd? What are…
Calgary’s OneWest Events produced their version of a ‘Cirque’ show for Winsport’s Annual Legacy Gala. To give guests a one of a kind experience, the OneWest team took them back in time…
The term “mass personalization” may seem paradoxical. But for your meetings to continue to thrive, you must deliver personalized experiences to a large group of people. Every other month, I anxiously await…
Event planning billing processes can be as unique as the event planner that you choose to engage. Billing and how we build budgets / fees is often a taboo subject and when…
Marketing to event professionals is unique. One off ads or cold calling will not get you the results you want. The traditional drivers, such as promotions, sales, time sensitive offers or discounts…
This summer, Sunnybrook Next Generation hosted its annual Argyle Affair and Canadian Audio Visual firm EpiQVision was there to support the important event for the 2nd consecutive year. Argyle Affair is a signature…
It’s no secret, CSE Magazine LOVES pink. One peek at our logo and one can see how much the inspired hue is incorporated into our culture here at CSE, but did you…
The long awaited Canadian Event Industry Awards Gala takes place tonight at 7:30pm at the Grand Luxe Event Boutique in Toronto. The show sold out but you can still watch it…
By: Lisa Pires, Seneca College Students from Seneca College’s Event Management – Event and Exhibit Design graduate certificate program converted Yorkville retailers into luxury dining spaces for Bloor Street Entertains last…
By Stacy Wyatt, alex.canadianspecialevents.com It was nothing less than spectacular and exactly what we would expect to experience when POP Kollaborative’s CEO Ken Kristoffersen wed his long time love Valter Maciel on…
Where do you seek inspiration? How do your translate your ideas into reality? On August 1, 2013, fourteen Event Management Students showed the industry and the public just how creative they…
The Food Channel has released its 2013 Trends Forecast – Epicrious weighed in and many other foodies have 2013 locked down in terms of what we can expect. Here's a look at what…
