Special Events
Special Events

Author: Joe Goldblatt

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-10-04

Total Pages: 593

ISBN-13: 047044987X

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This book chronicles and champions the development, changes, and challenges faced by the global celebrations industry for event planners. New interviews are included with experienced event leaders to give a better understanding of the field. New chapters are included on green events, corporate social responsibility, and theoretical case studies. Event measurement, evaluation, and assessment topics are integrated throughout a number of the chapters. Over 200 new Web resources and appendices show how to save money, time, and improve the overall quality of an event. Event planners will also learn how technology may be harnessed to help them improve their events’ financial, quality, environmental and other strategic outcomes.

Special Events
Special Events

Author: Seungwon Lee

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-08-25

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1119345731

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Recent years have seen dramatic changes to the events industry. The influence of social media and global communications technology, increased focus on environmental sustainably and social responsibility, and changes to the economic and cultural landscape have driven rapid expansion and increased competition. Special Events: Creating and Sustaining a New World for Celebration has been the event planner’s essential guide for three decades, providing comprehensive coverage of the theory, concepts and practice of event management. The new Eighth Edition continues to be the definitive guide for creating, organizing, promoting, and managing special events of all kinds. Authors, Seungwon “Shawn” Lee and Joe Goldblatt, internationally-recognized leaders and educators in the industry, guide readers through all the aspects of professional event planning with their broad understanding of diverse cultures and business sectors. This definitive resource enables current and future event leaders to stretch the boundaries of the profession and meaningfully impact individuals, organizations, and cultures around the globe. Global case studies of high-profile events, such as the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games and Norway’s Constitution Day annual event, complement discussions of contemporary issues surrounding safety, security, and risk management. Each chapter includes “Ecologic,” “Techview,” and/or “Secureview,” mini-case studies, a glossary of terms, plentiful charts, graphs, and illustrations, and links to additional online resources.

The Complete Guide to Greener Meetings and Events
The Complete Guide to Greener Meetings and Events

Author: Samuel deBlanc Goldblatt

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-09-27

Total Pages: 657

ISBN-13: 0470640103

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While there are many reasons to incorporate sustainable practices into meetings and events, including saving costs and resources, protecting the environment, improving social issues, doing business more efficiently and effectively and attracting new audiences, the number one reason to go green is to do business better. The book is divided into three parts, which reflect defining principles of greener meetings and events: Innovation, Conservation, and Education. This book broadly explores sustainable management in the hospitality, tourism, conference and exhibition, and meeting and event industries, as well as countless smaller industries that include arts and music festivals and tour operators. Readers who are studying in, working in, or even just interested in these industries will reap innumerable benefits from the exciting journey ahead of them in The Complete Guide to Greener Meetings and Events.

The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports
The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports

Author: Glenn M. Wong

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 609

ISBN-13: 1449602037

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"Provides an overview of what students should consider and expect from the varied career options available to them in the sports industry. This book answers the questions students are most likely to have, including what courses they should take, the areas of study available to them, the salary they can expect to earn after graduation, and how they can get the job of their dreams. This essential guide will help increase sutdents' likelihood of finding careers in the highly competitve sports industry."--

Event Studies
Event Studies

Author: Donald Getz

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-02-22

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 1317481607

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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.

The Sports Event Management and Marketing Playbook
The Sports Event Management and Marketing Playbook

Author: Frank Supovitz

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-09-23

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 1118244117

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As a sporting event planner, how do you keep up with the trends of the ticket buying public, sponsorship and merchandising while at the same time attending to the hundreds of management and operational details required to execute the event? A successful sports event requires a planner that can read signals from their market and plan strategically to maintain sponsors and a fill an arena.

Event Planning
Event Planning

Author: Judy Allen

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-04-16

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 047015618X

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This bestselling all-in-one guide to the event planning business is back and better than ever, fully updated and revised to reflect the very latest trends and best practices in the industry. This handy, comprehensive guide includes forms, checklists, and tips for managing events, as well as examples and case studies of both successful and unsuccessful events. Judy Allen (Toronto, ON, Canada) is founder and President of Judy Allen Productions, a full-service event planning production company.

The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning
The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning

Author: Shannon Kilkenny

Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 1601386990

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Book & CD-ROM. This is the most thorough, concise, and easy-to-follow event planning book available. From the initial concept of the event to ongoing management, this book provides techniques to increase your chances of success and systems to avoid many common mistakes. It shows you dozens of ways to save time and money and introduces you to every facet of the planning process. This ultimate guidebook equips readers with new ideas, support, and creative problem-solving skills. The chapters follow the dynamics of the actual event planning process and are supported by extensive checklists and timelines. As readers undertake the complexities of daily responsibilities and tasks, the guide inspires efficiency and confidence and makes it possible to stay on track. This revised 2nd edition includes information on timely practices such as planning environmentally friendly parties, using technology applications and gadgets to orchestrate a modern event, and generating enthusiasm for your events using social media and social networking. The companion CD-ROM included with the book contains helpful checklists, worksheets, and contracts and agreements to help you co-ordinate an organised event. On the CD-ROM, you will find sample speaker agreements, timelines for planning your event, status reports, budget sheets, site selection checklists, and much more.

The Complete Guide to Events Management (updated August 2013)
The Complete Guide to Events Management (updated August 2013)

Author: Sarah Owen

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-08-06

Total Pages: 700

ISBN-13: 1291514724

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A complete guide for anyone wanting to organise their own event, no matter what the event, how large or small. Suitable for first time events organisers or experienced events managers, with a handy section for anyone looking for a career in events management and a comprehensive wedding planning section. This is the complete book black and white version because the book is too big to publish in colour. The colour version is available in 2 parts (1. generic events management 2. wedding planning).

Computational Methods in Science and Technology
Computational Methods in Science and Technology

Author: Sukhpreet Kaur

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-10-10

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 1040260640

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This book contains the proceedings of the 4TH International Conference on Computational Methods in Science and Technology (ICCMST 2024). The proceedings explores research and innovation in the field of Internet of things, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Networks, System Design and Methodologies, Big Data Analytics and Applications, ICT for Sustainable Environment, Artificial Intelligence and it provides real time assistance and security for advanced stage learners, researchers and academicians has been presented. This will be a valuable read to researchers, academicians, undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and professionals within the fields of Computer Science, Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence.