The State of Events – February

Rick Kronenwett • February 23, 2023

The State of Events – February

February 23, 2023


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Let’s check-in! There is always something happening in the events industry and we’re here to make sure you stay up to date and don’t miss the latest news.

PEAK Event Services, one of our most trusted vendors, is launching PEAK Structure Solutions. In conjunction with the launch, PEAK has released case studies of their greatest tenting projects. Check out their custom VIP Experience Suite for the New England Free Jacks rugby team.

They always say, you eat with your eyes first! Journey in New York City is the latest restaurant to combine fine dining with digital entertainment. BizBash calls the experience a “venture into theatrical gastronomy.”

Setting up a Super Bowl sized stage in under 8 minutes and breaking it down in 6 minutes is no small feat, especially when pieces of that stage are suspended in the air! WIRED gives you the inside scoop on the wild logistics that went into executing one of the most watched Super Bowl halftime shows in history.

Results of the Smith Travel Research, Inc. Hospitality Sentiment Survey are in, and hospitality professionals named availability and cost of labor as a top challenge. In this report by North Star Meetings Group , you can see how other challenges and advantages rank across North America. 

According to Interactive Entertainment Group, you should consider holograms for your next event! Bring a virtual performance to life, showcase your brand, and reduce your carbon footprint with this new development in event technology.

Photography by Ryan Young, courtesy of WIRED

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