The Practical Guide to Organising Events
2nd Edition
Published on 19. March 2026
200 pages
978-1-040-44646-1 (ISBN)
Description
Fully updated in its second edition, The Practical Guide to Organising Events is a short, accessible and practical guide on how to successfully plan and organise a variety of event types in a wide range of contexts. International in scope and appeal, the core sections of the text are logically structured around the key stages of event management - pre-event, onsite and post-event - offering essential practical insight and guidance throughout the whole process. This new edition includes content on hybrid/live events, the MICE sector, event culture, sociology of professions, event tourism, experiential events, the experience economy, attitude to risk, emerging event locations, and qualifications versus experience, amongst other relevant topics. Based on experience, using real-life case studies and anecdotal examples, this guidebook is essential reading for students, scholars and academics with an interest in events, tourism and hospitality management, as well as practitioners working within the field.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
3 Tables, color; 3 Line drawings, color; 3 Illustrations, color
File size
2,52 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-44646-1 (9781040446461)
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Philip Berners
The Practical Guide to Organising Events
Book
approx. 03/2026
2nd Edition
Routledge
€232.80
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Philip Berners
The Practical Guide to Organising Events
Book
approx. 03/2026
2nd Edition
Routledge
€85.70
Not yet published
Person
Philip Berners is a Doctor of Philosophy in sociology, specialising in international events. He is Associate Professor and Postgraduate Director at the Edge Hotel School, University of Essex, Colchester, UK. He is Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a founding trustee of the Colchester Museums Development Foundation.
Content
Part 1:Introduction.
1.The Culture of Events.
2.The Structure of Events.
3.The Role of the Event Organiser.
Part 2:Management Pre-event.
4.The Enquiry to Confirmation Stage.
5.Management of the Lead-in.
6.Catering and Beverages.
7.Client Liaison and Communications.
Part 3:Management On-site: Operational Event Management.
8.Event Organiser Responsibilities.
9.Inside the Event.
Part 4:Management Post-event.
10.Debriefs and Reports.
11.Case Studies.
12.Event Management as a Career Choice.
13.The Author's Career Path.
Appendices.
1.The Culture of Events.
2.The Structure of Events.
3.The Role of the Event Organiser.
Part 2:Management Pre-event.
4.The Enquiry to Confirmation Stage.
5.Management of the Lead-in.
6.Catering and Beverages.
7.Client Liaison and Communications.
Part 3:Management On-site: Operational Event Management.
8.Event Organiser Responsibilities.
9.Inside the Event.
Part 4:Management Post-event.
10.Debriefs and Reports.
11.Case Studies.
12.Event Management as a Career Choice.
13.The Author's Career Path.
Appendices.
