Showy installation: tents and tourism

June 1, 2012  |  Project Briefs

Tianguis Turístico is Mexico’s largest annual tourism trade show. The event, in its 36th year, brings together travel businesses, national and international buyers, hotels and airlines with the goal of boosting Mexico’s travel industry.. Mexico-based tent rental company Grupo Sern…
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It’s black and white: the colors of timeless design

April 1, 2012  |  Tent Décor, Trend Watch

Like an old photograph, a black-and-white color scheme transcends time. By Melissa Paul Designing the empty space of a white tent is a process of starting afresh, taking risks and giving shape to the imagination. Working within the constraints of the client’s budget and taste is expected, but …
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Event furniture for every style

April 1, 2012  |  Features, Tent Décor

Coming to a tent near you: event furniture with natural materials, modular designs, lighting, branding and more. By Danielle Beurteaux Every aspect of a tented event influences furniture choice: budget, theme, number of attendees, fashion and food trends, delivery logistics and cleaning requirements…
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Massive tents for massive event

April 1, 2012  |  Event Production

Carpa 10 helped World Youth Day 2011 safely host two million in Madrid. When event organizers expect more than a million attendees, including VIPs of the stature of Pope Benedict XVI and the Spanish royal family, the safety and security for all tent installations is of utmost importance. That was th…
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Ontario rental company is bedrock of the community

April 1, 2012  |  Event Production, Industry News

Niagara Tents and Events provides places to gather in southern Ontario. Niagara Tents and Events is the amalgamation of two companies—Rain or Shine Tent Rentals and All Event Rentals. In 1999, the two small companies joined forces to create an inventory to fill the needs of large festivals in …
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Tenting for graduations

April 1, 2012  |  Event Production, Features, Markets

Graduating tenting requires an education in economics, communication, logistics and marketing. By Maura Keller Graduation ceremonies and parties punctuate the end of a long educational journey and celebrate a new stage in life. Rental companies help make these celebrations memorable with crisp tents…
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Made-for-TV tent

April 1, 2012  |  Project Briefs

Beachview Event Rentals & Design constructs an ethereal scene for ABC’s “Revenge.” Every event is a kind of production, but Beachview Event Rentals & Design, Brunswick, Ga., found itself on the set of an actual production in April 2011 after submitting the winning proposal …
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Backyard tented party on the Chattahoochee

April 1, 2012  |  Project Briefs

A company president’s backyard sets the stage for an employee bash. For Steven Eisenstein, the best indication that a backyard tented party has been an unqualified success is in the post-party thank-you letters. “We love the fact that we can take someone’s home and turn it into an …
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Case study: bridge installation

April 1, 2012  |  Features, On the Job, Project Briefs

Installing tents for the dedication of the University of Virginia’s South Lawn pedestrian bridge was no walk in the park. By Janice Kleinschmidt When the University of Virginia (UVA) asked Skyline Tent Co. of Charlottesville, Va., to install a tent on a new 100-foot-wide pedestrian bridge to a…
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Tight fit: new pavilion fits into New Orleans City Park restoration

April 1, 2012  |  Project Briefs

When Losberger U.S. LLC began construction on a 5,500-square-foot mono-pitch tent pavilion for the New Orleans City Park, project designers were in for a squeeze. The tent would stand between two permanent buildings, giving the structure less than an inch of clearance on either side. “I’…
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