A party for party experts

April 1, 2011  |  Project Briefs

EventQuip brings back the glamour for chapter gala of National Association of Catering Executives. When the Greater Philadelphia/South Jersey/Delaware chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) began planning its annual black tie gala, organizers needed a venue for cocktails, …
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Let the tenting season begin

April 1, 2011  |  Project Briefs, Safety & Codes

Glawe kicks off the year with training and networking at IFAI Tent Expo. By Kathy Schaefer This past winter was a challenge for those of us in a weather-related business. Recent sales calls with clients surveying an ice- and snow-covered site have me anxious for spring and the coming season. The Mid…
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Tents set the scene for culturally themed events

December 1, 2010  |  Features, Tent Décor

Tents play a leading role in culturally inspired parties and themed events. By Meleah Maynard People have been throwing parties in tents for thousands of years, and in some cultures, tents are central to ceremonies and events. So when event planners are asked to create events based on culturally ins…
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Tented holiday parties see revival

December 1, 2010  |  Trend Watch

Tents fit right in with the comeback trends of holiday parties. Pre-recession style big blowout holiday parties have been an easy budget cut for corporations facing an uncertain future. According to Catersource magazine, caterers nationwide reported that December 2009 showed the biggest year-over-ye…
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Latest trends in wedding planning

December 1, 2010  |  Trend Watch

What’s hot for the 2011 wedding season. The 2011 event season is right around the corner, and with it comes a treasure chest of fun and whimsy with new (and some old) trends! While it is fun to bask in the trendy “eye candy,” remember that trends are great upsells, and the key to t…
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Creative ideas for wedding fair displays

December 1, 2010  |  Event Production

Attract customers with a tented experience at wedding fairs. By Shereé Bochenek Wedding fairs attract many types of vendors, but the exhibitor who provides tenting has a special opportunity to show clients the possibilities tents can provide. The challenge? Showcasing tenting while overcoming…
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Fabric structure shades state fairgoers

December 1, 2010  |  Project Briefs

A temporary tensioned fabric structure debuting at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair solved a sweltering problem for fairgoers and performers. The structure was designed to solve an issue that occurred every year at Baldwin Park near the Family Fun Stage on the state fairgrounds. While performers appear…
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Transportable, lightweight tent designed for remote locations

December 1, 2010  |  Project Briefs

Australian and New Zealand firms design a structure for remote areas of the Philippines. When a mining consortium in the Philippines desired a mobile resource and information center for remote villages, it turned to Bedouin Freeform Tents and Stretch Marquees and Flexible Fabric Structures, both of …
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Two-story tent provides additional square footage to cramped event space

December 1, 2010  |  Project Briefs

The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) Champions League is among the top tournaments of European soccer leagues, and the final game is one of the most popular televised sporting events in Europe. In May 2010, the event took place for the first time in one of the world’s most prestig…
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Tent highlights Miami’s historic style at Red Bull event

December 1, 2010  |  Project Briefs

A modern structure in a historic Miami Beach area. The South Beach area in Miami, Fla., is known for more than its diet—it’s also home to the oldest Art Deco society in the world. For those planning a tented event in the area, that means one more entity that has to sign off on the &helli…
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