Luxury tents at Commonwealth Games

February 3, 2010  |  Industry News

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. The tents will be set-up at two places in the National Capital Region— Surajkund and Dondah…
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Urgent need for tents in Haiti

January 29, 2010  |  Industry News

Two weeks after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Haitian President Rene Preval has made an urgent appeal for additional tents to help house those left homeless. According to BBC news, on Monday, President Preval issued a statement from Port-au-Prince, calling for the need of 200,000 mo…
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ARA to recognize industry service at The Rental Show

January 13, 2010  |  Industry News

The American Rental Association (ARA) recognizes individuals for outstanding service to the Association and the industry each year. At this year’s Rental Show, Stan Crumbaugh, president of Independence Rent-All, Independence, Mo., will receive the Meritorious Service Award, which honors an ARA…
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Classic Party Rentals hires director of sales and marketing

December 29, 2009  |  Industry News

John Rudy has joined the Classic Party Rentals team in Chicago, Ill. as director of sales and marketing. Rudy previously provided sales consulting services to the company. A graduate of Michigan State University and the Culinary Institute of America, Rudy also worked as the vice president of Food Fo…
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New venture for Hospitality Performance Network and Meetings International

December 17, 2009  |  Industry News

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. The joint venture will take effect March 1, 2010 and the company will provide bespoke site se…
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Howard Tabackman joins Choura Venue Services

December 15, 2009  |  Industry News

Choura Venue Services, parent company of Anza Event Rentals, welcomed Howard Tabackman as executive vice president in November. Tabackman began his career in the events industry in 1979 and was most recently employed by Classic Party Rentals. Ryan Choura, CEO of Choura Venue Services, said, “I…
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Call for nominations: RISE Awards

December 7, 2009  |  Industry News

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is accepting nominations for the Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence (RISE) Awards program. Nominees must clearly have contributed to the meeting and events industry through innovation, global reach and influence. Individuals may be nominated for the…
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Cross cable tent tops compatible with Canadian-made tents

December 1, 2009  |  News

Aztec Tents recently unveiled two new additions to its Compatible Plus Series with the introduction of the Canadian Style Cross–Cable Festival Tent Tops. The Festival CAN–T (compatible with cross cable frame tops offered by Surrey, British Columbia-based Tentnology® Co.) and Festival…
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The benefits of attending trade shows

December 1, 2009  |  News

By Dan Nolan III Q: Is it really worth it to attend a trade show? And once there, how do I make the most of the experience? A: As management, we are always looking to find ways to save money—especially in this economy. Many times we make decisions that have an immediate impact on the … …
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Immersive media screen provides surround perspective

December 1, 2009  |  Industry News, Tent Décor

Geodesic projection cupola extends the possibilities of 360° screenings. ZENDOME the Berlin manufacturer of geodesic event architecture, has developed a mobile alternative to conventional projection screens: the immersive media screen. The screen provides a new surround perspective for use by ev…
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