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Video: Event Innovator Gina Crowley on Innovative Events for the Museum of Contemporary Art

March 14, 2012

For our second Innovation Issue, we interviewed Museum of Contemporary Art's director special events and rentals Gina Crowley about how she utilizes unexpected spaces—including a freight elevator and a loading dock—in the museum for the arts institution's events.

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9 Hotels Opening in 2025 That Event Profs Should Know About

Looking for a truly VIP event experience? Park Hyatt New York has debuted the Manhattan Suite, now available for stays starting at $50,000 per night. The exclusive suite, complemented by two additional connecting suites, spans 3,500 square feet with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, two balconies, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering 180-degree views of Manhattan’s skyline; it can accommodate up to 10 guests overnight. There’s also a bespoke art collection and more than 50 New York and art-inspired coffee-table books, plus an eight-seat dining table and plenty of space for meetings and social gatherings. The hotel can also arrange private jet transfers to New York City, an in-suite chef tasting dinner, Peloton bikes, and more.

What's New in Event Venues: How the Wildfires Are Affecting LA Venues, Plus 2025 Design Trends and More

The Vienna Meeting Fund 2025-2028 is a 4 million-euro fund that provides financial support for international events.

See How Some Cities Are Attracting Events with Big Bucks

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Golden Globes 2025: See Inside the Award Show, Plus How the Wildfires Are Affecting Other Hollywood Events

9 Hotels Opening in 2025 That Event Profs Should Know About

From New York to Dallas, these noteworthy, events-ready properties will debut this year in the U.S.

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What's New in Event Venues: How the Wildfires Are Affecting LA Venues, Plus 2025 Design Trends and More

BizBash rounds up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues around the world.

Looking for a truly VIP event experience? Park Hyatt New York has debuted the Manhattan Suite, now available for stays starting at $50,000 per night. The exclusive suite, complemented by two additional connecting suites, spans 3,500 square feet with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, two balconies, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering 180-degree views of Manhattan’s skyline; it can accommodate up to 10 guests overnight. There’s also a bespoke art collection and more than 50 New York and art-inspired coffee-table books, plus an eight-seat dining table and plenty of space for meetings and social gatherings. The hotel can also arrange private jet transfers to New York City, an in-suite chef tasting dinner, Peloton bikes, and more.

See How Some Cities Are Attracting Events with Big Bucks

Destinations use government-backed grants—also known as subvention programs—to entice organizers and meeting planners to host their gatherings in their cities.

The Vienna Meeting Fund 2025-2028 is a 4 million-euro fund that provides financial support for international events.

Event Design & Decor

Golden Globes 2025: See Inside the Award Show, Plus How the Wildfires Are Affecting Other Hollywood Events

Just two days before deadly wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, the entertainment industry gathered for the 82nd Golden Globes. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at some of the weekend's biggest events.

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3 Secrets to Successful Event Staffing

With the right staffing strategy, you'll be ready to tackle any challenge.

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The Rise of Alt-Casts: See How Sports Leagues Are Wooing Fans with Enhanced Experiences

The broadcast production trend aims to attract new viewers, including multigenerational audiences, with cartoon characters and high-tech hijinks.

During last year’s Super Bowl, Paramount Global offered a separate broadcast of the game on Nickelodeon, complete with its own sportscasters, TV commercials, and signature green slime.

Golden Globes 2025: See Inside the Award Show, Plus How the Wildfires Are Affecting Other Hollywood Events

9 Top Event Trends to Look for in 2025

Inside Netflix's Huge Experiential Marketing Campaign for 'Squid Game'

The Sober Shift: How to Create Inclusive Event Spaces for Guests Who Don't Drink

See Inside Olivia Rodrigo’s Purple-Filled NYC Subway Takeover

6 Sports Marketing Must-Know Trends for 2025

How This Nonprofit Is Helping Event Profs in Need During the Los Angeles Wildfires

SEARCH Foundation is raising money now to help event profs in need evacuate and find shelter. Chairperson Kate Patay also takes us through the organization's origins and impact.

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Opinion & Experts

9 Top Event Trends to Look for in 2025

Here's what to expect from this year's events—from emerging technologies and Gen Z's influence to a renewed focus on authenticity and personalized experiences.

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Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

Inside Netflix's Huge Experiential Marketing Campaign for 'Squid Game'

To promote the second season of the widely popular series, the streaming service hosted events around the world.

Squid Game: The Experience in NYC allows fans to enter the world of the series and participate in the games they’ve seen on screen, including 'Red Light, Green Light' under Young-hee’s watchful eye.

The Sober Shift: How to Create Inclusive Event Spaces for Guests Who Don't Drink

In her new book, The Inclusive Event Planner, author and advocate Laura Nelson shares ways to create engaging and inclusive environments that extend beyond the bar.

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See Inside Olivia Rodrigo’s Purple-Filled NYC Subway Takeover

The pop star's new partnership with Sony LinkBuds came to life as a two-day subway takeover with '90s-inspired touchpoints, purple decor, and butterflies.

The 'O Line' was a nod to Rodrigo’s hit “Obsessed' and featured a larger-than-life mosaic installation—as all NYC subway stations do—complete with purple butterflies.

Event Tech & Tools

Event Tech Check: Innovative New Products for Exhibitor Management, Virtual Events, and More

BizBash takes a deep dive into the newest tech solutions for events of all types, plus the latest must-know industry news.

Our CES 2024 coverage was one of BizBash's most popular stories last year, with highlights like Seoul-based conglomerate SK Group's display of artificial intelligence and carbon-reduction technologies, housed under an amusement park concept called “SK Wonderland.” In addition to the giant “Wonder Globe,' the space featured a 'magic carpet ride' (a vehicle embedded with an AI processor) and an AI fortuneteller. This year's CES kicks off today in Las Vegas; stay tuned for our coverage in the coming weeks!

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