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• New Jersey spa approved for tented events

  After some initial resistance, the Virgin Spa at Natirar received approval to erect four connected special-event tents on the 90 acre property in Peapack- Gladstone, N.J., according to a Central New Jersey News report.

  February 10, 2010

• Luxury tents at Commonwealth Games

  Visitors to the 2010 Commonwealth Games, held in New Delhi, India, will be able to stay in luxurious tents modeled after those put up during the Pushkar Fair, according to the Press Trust of India.

  February 3, 2010

• Classic Party Rentals hires director of sales and marketing

  John Rudy has joined the Classic Party Rentalsteam in Chicago, Ill. as director of sales and marketing.

  December 29, 2009

• New venture for Hospitality Performance Network and Meetings International

  Hospitality Performance Network (HPN) and Meetings International announced today a joint venture that will result in a rebranding as HPN Global, a new, global site selection and meeting procurement company.

  December 17, 2009
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  Howard Tabackman joins Choura Venue Services

  Choura Venue Services, parent company of Anza Event Rentals, welcomed Howard Tabackman as executive vice president in November.

  December 15, 2009
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  Camelot Party Rentals holds to high standards and customer service

  Camelot Party Rentals began as a small party equipment renter with a few tiny tents. But along with the northern Nevada population, the company—and its tent inventory—has boomed.

  December 1, 2009
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  Crew works to install 2010 Winter Olympics tents before bad weather hits

  Timing is crucial not only for Olympic athletes, but also for those preparing for the 2010 Winter Games.

  December 1, 2009
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  Custom Covers celebrates silver anniversary

  At this year’s Showman’s Show at the Newbury Show Ground in the U.K, Custom Covers celebrated its 25th birthday by throwing a party for its customers.

  December 1, 2009

• Moss Inc. moves to new facility

  Moss Inc. has moved its corporate headquarters from Lincolnwood, Ill., to an expanded office in Elk Grove Village, a suburb west of downtown Chicago.

  December 1, 2009
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  Tents for Cowboys Stadium

  Dallas Party Tent and Event, Irving, Texas, has been named the official tent provider of the new $1.2-billion home of the Dallas Cowboys.

  December 1, 2009

• Heywinkel Group reorganizes

  Julius Heywinkel GmbH has now become Heytex Bramsche GmbH, making the company’s successful brand name also the name of their company.

  November 16, 2009
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  Mahaffey helps with H1N1 preparations

  Mahaffey Tent Rentals has installed a 40-by-66-foot clearspan structure at Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn., to assist with a flood of patients experiencing flu-like symptoms.

  October 27, 2009
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  Gallagher visualizes success in the tent rental industry

  Jim Gallagher communicates excellence—professionally.

  October 1, 2009

• IntelEvent changes name

  The rental management software company based in Monterey, Calif., continues to offer intelligent event management software under its new name.

  October 1, 2009

• New CEO and partnership for Classic Party Rentals

  John C. Campanelli, president and CEO of Los Angeles-based rental company Classic Party Rentals, resigned September 10 after leading the company in a partnership with Chameleon Chairs LLC.

  October 1, 2009

• Industry Outlook: Tent rental

  Sponsored by IFAI Market Research

  There is likely to be a reduction in the number of events throughout the first half of 2009. People will still want to hold events, but they will try to save costs wherever they can and avoid extravagant expenditures. Party events held steady in 2008 but may slow slightly in 2009, while corporate events (especially trade shows) are down.

  According to the American Rental Association’s “State of the Equipment Rental Industry Report,” tent rentals remain a leading revenue generator for event professionals. One nationally operated U.S. tent rental company reports that it is doing fairly well, and feels that the party and event rental industry is not that much affected by the economy. Their market niche includes many events that are grand openings or annual events-from golf tournaments to graduations-and many life events like weddings. The company doesn’t do a lot of corporate events and trade shows.
  
  Some established event rental firms that serve the corporate market report that they are not really feeling a credit crunch, but they do see its impact affecting them for the first half of 2009. This is a very fragmented, competitive market, with thousands of companies trying to serve the event market with rental tents and tent-related equipment. The companies that have been and still are struggling will have a difficult time in terms of sales and profitability in 2009. Being flexible in serving different markets and different kinds of events will be key for growth and profitability in 2009 and beyond.

  From the 2009 State of the Industry Report. Purchase a complete report at the IFAI Bookstore.

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