Blogs & Articles

Apr 7, 2026

Why Your Dietary Planning May Be Falling Short—and How to Fix It

At first glance, your carefully planned welcome reception looks like a big hit. All the tables are lined with neatly labeled dishes: vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free. Everything appears thoughtful. Inclusive. Covered. You checked all the boxes. But then you start getting feedback. And it’s not what you expected.

Feb 25, 2026

How to Lead Events Through Weather Disruption

Winter weather doesn’t ask for permission. It does what it wants when it wants: disrupts flights, reroutes attendees and tests even the most seasoned planning teams.

Feb 6, 2026

Arlington Industry Conference Donates 150 Pounds of Food

Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) Turns Storm-Related Surplus Food into Community Donation for 400+ ARLINGTON, Texas — More than 150 pounds of prepared food

Jan 20, 2026

Building the Future of Event Services: How Student Engagement and Internships Are Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce

As the event services industry faces workforce shortages, rapid technological change and a shifting talent landscape, cultivating the next generation of professionals has never

Oct 16, 2025

Turning Challenges into Wins: How Event Services Can Support Budget and Attendance Goals

By Michelle Moon, Visit San Antonio, Board Member, Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) Event planning is equal parts art and strategy. Even