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United Arab Emirates’ event market on the rise
December 1st, 2008
The two star cities of the United Arab Emirates — Dubai and Abu Dhabi — are becoming increasingly global cultural centers. The BBC recently reported that Abu Dhabi’s national collection of cultural and sporting assets is expanding at an extraordinary rate. Dubai’s event market is following suit. This means that permanent venue spaces are now […]
Event planners brave the mountains
December 1st, 2008
Two Colorado event professionals find their wedding planning niche and bloom. By Shelby Gonzalez When Scott King and Heather Wheten (now Heather King) met on www.perfectmatch.com in 2005, it was, well, a perfect match. The following July, the two said “I do” on a mountaintop in Glenwood Springs, Colo. Their business blossomed quickly. “We started […]
Tenting in the tropics
December 1st, 2008
Mahaffey Fabric Structures builds a sturdy tent around an ancient tree. Under the oldest tree on the island of Kauai, partygoers gather to enjoy a lively luau show. And they can now do so without worrying about the rainy Hawaiian nights, thanks to Mahaffey Fabric Structures, Memphis, Tenn. Mahaffey’s client, based in Honolulu, needed a […]
Flow and interaction combine to create successful festival
December 1st, 2008
Flow and interaction form the ideal combination at the 2009 Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival. By Janice Kleinschmidt While planning the 2009 Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival, owner Jeff Hocker has been relying on lessons from last year’s event and expert estimations to determine the best placement for multiple tents. The 2008 inaugural […]
Smart inventory brings life to themed events
December 1st, 2008
Bring new life to themed events with versatile, sophisticated inventory. By Barb Ernster Themed events evoke all kinds of imagery, from Hawaiian luaus with tiki huts and coconut trees to Asian fanfare complete with chopsticks and giant Buddha statues. But these days, event professionals are relying less on big props to convey a theme in […]
Get smart about risk management
December 1st, 2008
Reduce your chance of an accident claim by properly managing the factors you can control. By Holly O’Dell Tented event professionals often deal with uncontrollable factors — chairs breaking, vandalism, customers abusing products and, of course, weather. However, tent professionals can be smart about accounting for more controllable elements, such as knowing where a site’s […]
Top to turf: Lighting and flooring options
December 1st, 2008
Today’s lighting and flooring options have a universal appeal for tent customers. By Maura Keller It’s not surprising that lighting and flooring have become key tools in tent design. For decades, interior lighting and flooring in tents were simply considered utilitarian amenities, as were tables and chairs. But customers and event planners alike are recognizing […]
Train smart
December 1st, 2008
A good training program is a requirement for long-term success. By Julie Young In the tent industry, good training is often synonymous with safety consciousness. Employers must emphasize the need for OSHA guidelines while also fostering a respect for the job site and a sense of how to avoid injury. Many employers have established specific […]
Clearspan meets 90 mph wind restrictions
December 1st, 2008
Eureka! has introduced the new E!Span™ clearspan tent, which was developed to meet new 90 mph wind restrictions. Eureka! says the E!Span can be installed with no tools or bolts, and interchangeable components allow tent professionals to install a larger or smaller tent easily. The tent’s base plates are notched to allow for easy squaring, […]
New marquee has it covered
December 1st, 2008
The new Marquee tents from Economy Tent International were designed to provide coverage for building extensions, walkways or connections between structures. The Marquee is available in 6-foot and 9-foot widths, with 10-foot inserts enabling the system to be extended several hundred feet in length. The Marquee also boasts a tool- and pin-free assembly. Most of […]