The Business of Events Management
The Business of Events Management provides an accessible and lively introduction to the practice of managing an event, festival, conference or congress. Written by a team of international experts,..
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The Business of Events Management
The Business of Events Management provides an accessible and lively introduction to the practice of managing an event, festival, conference or congress. Written by a team of international experts, the book incorporates the latest thinking in events management and highlights key theories, concepts and models by using a range of case studies and examples.
Features:
This book will enable you to:
- Manage the financial aspects of events management
- Understand the impact of events on built and natural environments
- Explain the role of volunteers in an event and understand the challenges that managing them involves
- Understand the key issues in planning and designing a venue
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. Case studies include the Edinburgh International Festival, the 2010 Winter Olympics and Indian Premier League Cricket.
Contents
Section A: The Context of Events Management
1. Introduction to Events Management
2. The Dimensions of Events Management
3. Theories and Models in Events Management
4. The Business of Sports and Cultural Events
5. The Business of Conferences and Corporate Events
Section B: The Role of Business Functions in Events Management
6. Human Resource Management and The Role of Volunteers
7. Marketing and Destination Branding
8. Finance in Events Management
9. Event Planning and Strategy10. Sustainable Events Management
11. Events, the Law and Risk Management
12. Event Operations and Project Management
13. Using IT and the Internet for Events
Section C: Management Issues in Events Management
14. The Event Life Cycle and Event Stakeholders
15. The Role of Sports, Cultural and Business Venues
16. Event Tourism
17. Impact Evaluation of Events
18. Events Management and the Hospitality Industry
19. Creating and Designing Events
20. Events in Public Spaces
21. Events as a Sponsorship Investment
Section D: the Future of Events Management
22. Trends in Events Management
| Book | |
|---|---|
| Author | Beech |
| Pages | 416 |
| Year | 2019 |
| ISBN | 9789353940348 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Language | English |
| Uncategorized | |
| Edition | 1/e |
| Weight | 590 g |
| Dimensions | 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm |
| Binding | Paperback |