Download or read book Event Management written by Lynn Van der Wagen and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a people management perspective, this book looks at ways in which leaders of event teams can plan, conduct briefings, lead, motivate, inform, energize, debrief and celebrate successes with teams that work together, sometimes only for days or hours.
Download or read book Event Management written by Lynn Van der Wagen and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2005 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Event Management', with its true-to-life examples of events across the nation, illustrates the skills needed to become a successful event manager. It details how to design, plan, market, and stage an event. In addition, students will learn how to manage staff and staffing problems and ensure safety. Topics discuss financial control and much more.
Download or read book Events Management written by Peter Robinson and published by CABI. This book was released on 2010 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Event management studies are fast growing in popularity, covering a diverse range of activities such as music and film festivals, concerts, sporting events and conferences. This textbook gives a broad and practical coverage of the major themes in events. Outlining both the historical developments and current state of the industry, whilst also taking into account wider political and cultural issues, the book covers the different elements of planning, project management, health and safety, funding, operations, human resources, marketing and logistics that are vital for successful management. Critical issues such as impacts, sustainability and legacy of events are also discussed. Supported by international case studies and review questions, Events Management provides a current and up-to-date view of the industry in this field.
Download or read book Event Management written by Lynn Van der Wagen and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2007 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Event management for tourism, cultural, business and sporting events.
Download or read book Events Management written by Charles Bladen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary events management is a diverse and challenging field. This introductory textbook fully explores the multidisciplinary nature of events management and provides the student with all the practical skills and professional knowledge they need in order to succeed in the events industry. It introduces every core functional area of events management, such as marketing, finance, project management, strategy, operations, event design and human resources, in a vast array of different event settings from sport to political events. This new edition has been updated to include: • New and updated content on developments in technology, risk management and event volunteering. • New and updated case studies that include emerging economies. • New industry voices by international practitioners. Every topic is brought to life through vivid case studies, personal biographies and examples of best practice from the real world of events management. Written by a team of authors with many years’ experience of working in the events industry, Events Management: An Introduction is the essential course text for any events management programme.
Download or read book Event Management written by Lynn Van der Wagen and published by Pearson Higher Education AU. This book was released on 2010-11-11 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Events Management: for tourism, cultural, business and sporting events, 4e is a holistic text designed for the Diploma in Events Management and Advanced Diploma in Events Management and is the essential text for anyone wishing to work in the field of event management. The new edition covers all the skills and knowledge students need to become successful event managers. Learn how to design, plan, market and stage an event, how to manage staff and staffing problems, and how to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Download or read book Introduction to Sports Tourism and Event Management An written by M. Saayman and published by AFRICAN SUN MeDIA. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The importance of Sport Tourism as a developing science and Sport Events specifically is on the increase. This is especially true when experts say that sport tourism is big business. South Africa, like most other countries, hosts thousands of sport events each year. Therefore, destinations compete fiercely not only to host these events but also to offer quality events. All this is happening despite the fact that there is a lack of properly trained sport and event managers. Therefore, the purpose of this book is toe equip the reader with specific knowledge and skills about the sport and events tourism phenomenon. The book deals with a wide variety of topics, stretching from the history of sport tourism to new and globally important issues such as the greening of sport events. The book is a useful tool for both students and practitioners alike, since it also provides guidelines and case studies.
Download or read book Event Studies written by Donald Getz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-02-22 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Event Studies is the only book devoted to developing knowledge and theory about planned events. It focuses on event planning and management, outcomes, the experience of events and the meanings attached to them, the dynamic processes shaping events and why people attend them. This title draws from a large number of foundation disciplines and closely related professional fields, to foster interdisciplinary theory focused on planned events. It brings together important discourses on events including event management, event tourism, and the study of events within various disciplines that are able to shed light on the roles, importance and impacts of events in society and culture. New to this edition: New sections on social and intangible influences, consumer psychology and legal environment, planning and policy framework to reflect recent developments in the field Extended coverage of philosophy and research methods and how they can best be used in event studies; social media as a marketing tool; and the class and cultural influences of events New and additional case studies throughout the book from a wide range of international events Companion website to include PowerPoint slides and updated Instructor’s Manual including suggested lecture outlines and sequence, quizzes per chapter and essay questions.
Download or read book Event Management in Leisure and Tourism written by David C. Watt and published by Longman Group United Kingdom. This book was released on 1998-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Event Management in Leisure and Tourism is the first text available to fully cover the event industry in one volume. It has been written by an experienced practitioner and author, and provides a comprehensive overview of event management and organisation. Practical real life examples are used throughout to demonstrate theory in practice and case studies of major projects in action are used as examples of good practice. Students are encouraged to test their knowledge and comprehension through end-of-chapter revision questions.
Download or read book Sustainable Event Management written by Meegan Jones and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the world each year events of every shape and size are held: from community events, school fairs and local business functions through to the world’s largest festivals, music events, conferences and sporting events. As well as causing celebration and giving voice to issues, these public parties use up resources, send out emissions and generate mountains of waste. Events also have the power to show sustainability in action and every sustainably produced event can inspire and motivate others to action. Written by a leader in event sustainability management, this book is a practical, step-by-step guide taking readers through the key aspects of how to identify, evaluate and manage event sustainability issues and impacts and to use the event for good – it's for events of any style and scale, anywhere in the world. Now in its third edition, this is the indispensable one-stop guide for event professionals and event management students who want to adjust their thinking and planning decisions towards sustainability, and who need a powerful, easy-to-use collection of tools to deliver events sustainably.
Download or read book Festival and Events Management written by Ian Yeoman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-06-14 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Festival and Events Management: an international perspective is a unique text looking at the central role of events management in the cultural, tourism and arts industries. With international contributions from industry and academia, the text looks at the following: * Events & cultural environments * Managing the arts & leisure experience * Marketing, policies and strategies of art and leisure management Chapters include exercises, and additional teaching materials and solutions to questions are provided as part of an accompanying online resource.
Download or read book Events Management written by Nicole Ferdinand and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2012-04-05 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a team of high profile, international authors, this exciting new text successfully combines theory and practice, making it a must-have for all students of Events Management. Events Management: An International Approach provides comprehensive coverage of all the most common types of events, preparing students for a future career in Events Management. Covering key issues such as fundraising, sponsorship and globalization, this text addresses the challenges and examines the realities of events management in an international context. A wide range of case studies and examples look at sporting, music, catering and fundraising events across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
Download or read book Event Planning and Management written by Ruth Dowson and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The events industry is an exciting, innovative, diverse and highly challenging environment in which to work. Event Planning and Management offers a structured, practical approach to all types of events, from the initial planning, to final evaluating stages. It introduces the key models and theories but focuses on the practical side of building and working with a team, choosing a location, creating a programme, dealing with stakeholders and sponsors, promoting the event, essential financial and procurement considerations and finally evaluating the event. Each stage of the process is fully supported with online resources including templates and discussion questions to make up a complete event planner's toolkit. Balancing coverage of the key theory and models with essential practical guidance, tools and case studies from organizations such as London 2012 and the Prince's Trust, Event Planning and Management is an ideal handbook for students and practitioners alike. About the PR in Practice series: Published in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the PR in Practice series comprises accessible, practical introductions to day-to-day issues of public relations practice and management. The series' action-oriented approach keeps knowledge and skills up to date.
Download or read book Managing and Leveraging Events written by Nico Schulenkorf and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-10 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores and advances the latest concepts and developments in event management theory and practice. Drawing on the ever-growing event management literature – and supported by theories and concepts from parent disciplines – the book examines challenges and opportunities related to maximising business and social benefits for those working in different event management positions in a variety of contexts. Written by an international team of five management scholars, the book investigates event management and leverage from various angles, including international business, event business studies, sport management, community development, and business strategy. It does so by offering a combination of theoretical approaches as well as contemporary cases from around the world. This book will be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate students of event management, as well as scholars researching in social and business-related areas of event management and leverage.
Download or read book Key Concepts in Event Management written by Bernadette Quinn and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-03-25 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I found this text to be exactly what we were looking for to give our students a good understanding of the contemporary issues that affect the Events industry. I have recommended this as essential reading. It is well written and the format makes it an easy read raising key issues and challenging theory." - Tanya Bellingham, School of Tourism & Hospitality, University of Plymouth "An essential events managment reference handbook which addresses a number of key issues within the industry. A very interesting read!" - Thomas Fletcher, Liverpool John Moores University In recent years we have seen an enormous growth of festivals and event activity and the literature within the field is consequently huge. In order to make sense of this rapid and dynamic development, students are dependent on a book that can lead them through the myriad of theoretical frameworks offered. This book naturally situates itself in the middle of this need, offering a comprehensive and illuminating account of the festival and event field. Written with academic rigour yet accessible at the same time, Quinn proves herself to be an outstanding communicator and stimulator of knowledge. International in content and timely in its up to date coverage of key topics, this will be an invaluable reference source for students from of Event Management, Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, and Sport and Leisure Management.
Download or read book Events Management written by Glenn Bowdin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Events Management is the must-have introductory text providing a complete A-Z of the principles and practices of planning, managing and staging events. The book: introduces the concepts of event planning and management presents the study of events management within an academic environment discusses the key components for staging an event, covering the whole process from creation to evaluation examines the events industry within its broader business context, covering impacts and event tourism provides an effective guide for producers of events contains learning objectives and review questions to consolidate learning Each chapter features a real-life case study to illustrate key concepts and place theory in a practical context, as well as preparing students to tackle any challenges they may face in managing events. Examples include the Beijing Olympic Games, Google Zeitgeist Conference, International Confex, Edinburgh International Festival, Ideal Home Show and Glastonbury Festival. Carefully constructed to maximise learning, the text provides the reader with: a systematic guide to organizing successful events, examining areas such as staging, logistics, marketing, human resource management, control and budgeting, risk management, impacts, evaluation and reporting fully revised and updated content including new chapters on sustainable development and events, perspectives on events, and expanded content on marketing, legal issues, risk and health and safety management a companion website: www.elsevierdirect.com/9781856178181 with additional materials and links to websites and other resources for both students and lecturers
Download or read book Event Portfolio Management written by Vladimir Antchak and published by Goodfellow Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise introduction to portfolio theory and methods for use in event management and event tourism. Divided into 2 parts of ‘Theory’ and ‘Practice’ it explains why it is important in event studies and management, and then shows how related methods can be used and adapted using real world international case studies.
