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Fairs and festivals boost economy Fairs and Festivals Share     In a time when economic times are tough, one bright spot is craft shows, fairs and festivals. In the second quarter alone, festivals impacted local economies and brought in an estimated $4.1 Billion to United States neighborhoods, according to the Craft Organization Directors Association. Not only do craft shows financial asset to economies, but the events rekindle the foundation that supported societies for decades: local arts and crafts. More
Festival funding deserves to be permanent The Star Share
Which festivals will be the big winners this year when Ottawa hands out $50 million in stimulus money via its Marquee Tourism Events Program? All across Canada, people who operate festivals are waiting for an announcement from the minister of tourism and small business. At the same time, they are also apprehensive because this is the second and final year of a short-term program the federal government clearly labeled "stimulus" only. More Gold medal performance by IFEA member, Dynamic Displays Dynamic Displays Share
Dynamic Displays, a member organization of the International Festivals & Events Association, was proud to contribute to the Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. The Detroit-based company produced 38 giant props for use in the ceremonies, including six giant inflatable beavers, four flying helium moose, sixteen inflatable Mounties, and twelve giant table-hockey players. More
Music festivals not feeling economic pinch Billboard Magazine Share
With the summer music festival season just around the corner, leading international festival producers insist that the difficult economic climate isn't putting a serious crimp on business, with key promoters reporting that ticket sales are on par with years past. More Crazy inventions abound at Dunedin Fringe Festival in New Zealand FOX News Share
Need a place to store your gum when you're done chewing it? There's a gadget for that. Ever hoped to grate vegetables while you play your ukulele? There's a gadget for that. These crazy inventions and more were among the the offbeat inventions at the Dunedin Fringe Festival in Dunedin, New Zealand, one of more than four dozen such festivals that have cropped up in cities around the world. At Dunedin, more than 300 artists showed off cutting-edge contemporary art, music and comedy at the annual gathering. More General Motors lowers sponsorship spending by 60 percent Automobile Magazine Share
Advertisement spending has changed quite a bit since the start of the recent recession. As a result, General Motors has slashed its sports sponsorship budget by some 60 percent of its pre-bankruptcy days. According to sponsorship research firm Navigate, GM was spending roughly $500 million annually on sponsorships. Nearly half that figure was spent on motorsports deals, with a good chunk allocated on NASCAR alone. More Israel places police on high alert for Passover festival Earth Times Share
Police forces in Isreal are on high alert, ahead of the week-long Passover festival, which began at sundown on March 29. Police, fearing disturbances from both Muslim and Jewish extremists, also restricted access to the flashpoint Temple Mount/ Noble Sanctuary compound in Jerusalem's Old City, liming entrance to Muslim men aged 50 and above and holding Israeli identification cards, and to women of all ages. More Tips on using social media for business Computer World Share
Twitter, Facebook, and other social media can help generate sales and build brand. But they're confusing. Here are some fast tips to help sort things out. More Popular kite festival is grounded in Pakistan The Boston Globe Share
Officials in this leafy cultural capital are struggling to contain a wave of terror attacks. But with the arrival of spring, they have at least eradicated one part of life they deem perilous: kites. This is the time of year when rooftop terraces normally are filled with people sending thousands of vibrant kites into the sky to welcome the season. But an unpopular new ban — zealously enforced through the arrests of scores of kite enthusiasts — has all but killed the centuries-old festival, called Basant. More |
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