Event management in sport, recreation and tourism : theoretical and practical dimensions / edited by Cheryl Mallen and Lorne J. Adams
Imprint
New York : Routledge, 2017
Edition
Third edition
Descript
xix, 271 pages ; 24 cm
SUMMARY
Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, Event Management in Sport, Recreation and Tourism provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for planning and managing events. Focusing on the role of the event manager and their diverse responsibilities through each phase of the event planning process, this is still the only textbook to define the concept of knowledge in the context of events management, placing it at the centre of professional practice. The book is designed to encourage critical thinking on the part of the student, to develop the skills.
CONTENT
Traditional and niche events in sport, recreation and tourism -- The concept of knowledge in event management -- The event planning model: the event development phase, part I -- The event planning model: the event development phase, part II -- The event planning model: the event operational planning phase -- The event planning model: the event implementation, monitoring and management phase -- The event planning model: the event evaluation and renewal phase -- Safeguarding the natural environment in event management -- Facilitating quality in event management -- Event bidding -- Politics in event bidding and hosting