Events Management
Published on 27. September 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-84593-682-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Wallingford
United Kingdom
Target group
Adult education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
739 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84593-682-2 (9781845936822)
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Peter Robinson (Edited By)
Peter Robinson is Head of the Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Management at Leeds Beckett University. Prior to entering academia Peter gained experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors within tourism, hospitality and events management, including senior management roles with The National Trust and Derby University as Tourism Projects Manager overseeing a range of EU funded business support projects. Peter has worked as a business development consultant (mainly within the leisure sector) with a number of high profile clients across the UK. Peter has gained experience developing businesses in the tourism, events, automotive, retail and IT sectors. He is currently a Trustee of the Carpet Museum in Kidderminster and Elvaston Castle and Gardens Trust. He is a Member of The Tourism Society and The Tourism Management Institute, and a fellow of the Higher Education Academy The Institute for Travel and Tourism Management (and a member of the ITT Education an Training Committee). Peter is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Peter Robinson is Head of the Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Management at Leeds Beckett University. Prior to entering academia Peter gained experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors within tourism, hospitality and events management, including senior management roles with The National Trust and Derby University as Tourism Projects Manager overseeing a range of EU funded business support projects. Peter has worked as a business development consultant (mainly within the leisure sector) with a number of high profile clients across the UK. Peter has gained experience developing businesses in the tourism, events, automotive, retail and IT sectors. He is currently a Trustee of the Carpet Museum in Kidderminster and Elvaston Castle and Gardens Trust. He is a Member of The Tourism Society and The Tourism Management Institute, and a fellow of the Higher Education Academy The Institute for Travel and Tourism Management (and a member of the ITT Education an Training Committee). Peter is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Editor
Department HeadLeeds Beckett University, UK
University of Wolverhampton, UK
Contributions
University of Wolverhampton, UK
AUT University, New Zealand
University of Wolverhampton, UK
Formerly University of Wolverhampton, UK
University of Wolverhampton, UK
Wolverhampton University, UK
University of Wolverhampton, UK
Series Editor
Content
I: Introduction Part 1: Context and concepts 1: Culture and the Event Experience - Ghislaine Povey & Jo-Ansie Van Wyck 2: Developing the Event Concept - Alison Booth 3: Event Networks and Supply Chains - Geoff Dickson Part 2: Event Planning & Operations Management 4: Funding. Sponsorship and Financial Management - Caroline Wiscombe 5: Delivering Live Events - Peter Robinson, Ade Oriade & Steve Gelder Part A: The Event Idea Part B: Pre-Event Planning Part C: The Big Day! Part D: The Big Tidy-Up 6: Successful Staffing of Events - Sine Heitmann & Christine Roberts 7: Marketing Events - Debra Wale & Andrew Ridal 8: Managing a Quality Experience - Ade Oriade 9: Sustainable Events Management - Sine Heitmann & Dr. David Lorant Part 3: Critical and contemporary issues 10. Event Strategy - Crispin Dale & Dimitri Tassiopolous 11: Event Legacy - Geoff Dickson II: Conclusion