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US Event Industry News for July 16, 2026
Daniel Boulud’s New Catering Venture Brings Michelin-Level Dining to Events
The acclaimed chef spoke to BizBash about Cuisine Boulud New York, scaling luxury catering, and the F&B trends shaping today’s guest experience.
VidCon 2026: See the Creative Booths, Lounges, and Activations From This Year’s Event
The annual conference returned to Anaheim, bringing together creators, vloggers, gamers, and executives.
This Agency Wants to Create Spaces for Experiential Marketers to Have Candid Conversations
Last month, as Cannes Lions kicked off in France, Sparks gathered senior-level experiential professionals in New York to discuss where the industry is headed.
Creative Catering Moments of 2026 We Love—So Far
From alfresco garden salad swings to an iconic wax-dipping spirits activation station, here are some of our favorite curated food and beverage ideas from the first six months of 2026.
CANADA: KDays Kicks Off This Week, Vancouver Capitalizing on World Cup Momentum, BC CrabFest, and More
US: Newly Opened Obama Presidential Center to Host WNBA Events, For You Fest, MKG's Promotion, and More
Why This Clothing Retailer Continues to Engage Festivalgoers
LOFT recently activated at the Palm Tree Music Festival for the first time. It was one of several stops on its summer fest tour.
9 New Venues in Phoenix/Scottsdale for Summer 2026 Meetings and Events
Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in Phoenix/Scottsdale.
10 New Venues in Dallas/Fort Worth for Summer 2026 Meetings and Events
Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in Dallas/Fort Worth.
How Veuve Clicquot Spread Joy Across NYC to Celebrate Its Newest Artist Collaboration
The champagne house partnered with British Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori on a limited-edition collection of accessories.
Event Tech Check: New Tools for Business Travel, Exhibitor Leads, and More
BizBash takes a deep dive into the newest tech solutions for events of all types, plus the latest must-know industry news.
This Event Prof's New Book Champions the Small Event Details Others Might Overlook
To Be Hosted's Amber Mayfield Hewett dishes on her new event planning guide—and takes us behind the scenes of the party that brought it to life.
CANADA: Destination Canada Appoints Interim President and CEO, Grindstone Comedy Festival, TD Halifax Jazz Festival, and More
US: Ritz-Carlton Chicago Renovates Lakeside Suites, Kohler Food & Wine Returns, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Debut in Miami Beach, and More
How This Health Food Brand Made Probiotics Feel Anything But Clinical
To celebrate National Kefir Day, Lifeway transformed product sampling into an immersive guest experience with colorful design, custom smoothies, and hands-on activities.
Cannes Lions 2026: Inside the Activations Everyone Was Talking About
From floating ice cream parlors and AI-powered villages to floral playgrounds and immersive brand worlds, here's a look at 130+ experiential marketing moments that turned heads on the Croisette—plus exclusive interviews with the brains behind some of the biggest builds.
CANADA: Explore Edmonton and KDays' Local Brew, Turo at YUL, Fairmont Waterfront Renovation, and More
US: DIY CON 2026, Stella Artois World Cup Pop-Up Bar, Seattle Convention Center's Venue Award, and More
7 New Venues in San Diego for Summer 2026 Meetings and Events
Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in San Diego.