Economic Evaluation of Special EventsThis guide highlights the importance of evaluating the performance of special events in order to ensure that they maximise their contribution to the host region.
Successful event management : a practical handbook (2019)Successful Event Management covers every aspect of events management, from the planning and set up process through to delivery, close-down and evaluation. The wealth of case studies includes both successful and failed events, allowing you to really understand how the principles described in the text can affect the outcome of an event.
Articles of Interest
Code of Ethics from Meetings & Events AustraliaMEA is a national, independent not for profit organisation dedicated to servicing the needs of the meetings & events industry and promoting professionalism and excellence in all aspects of meetings and event management.
Inclusive and Accessible EventsEvents, whether formal or informal, offer an opportunity for an institution to demonstrate its commitment to inclusion and accessibility. Conferences, workshops, student orientation, sporting and cultural events and graduations, however small or large all offer opportunities to model and showcase best practice in terms of accessibility.
Disability Services (WA) - Accessible EventsTo help event organisers design, plan and conduct accessible events, services and public consultations, the Commission has produced a booklet titled Creating Accessible Events.
Triple Bottom Line Approach in Modern Event Management.This report discusses the implications of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) approach in modern event management using the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix as a case study.
Green Event Management and Initiatives for Sustainable Business GrowthOrganising events are highly resource intensive, and can have negative environmental consequences such as waste of water, energy and materials. Therefore, greening an event is critically important to ensure sustainability development in event management.
8 Technologies all Event Planners must EmbraceLists a few of the technologies to consider using to plan an event. Some are best when used before the event to help you prepare so everything comes together smoothly, and others are designed to be used during the event.
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Cases for Event Management and Event Tourism (2023)Fully developed case studies all with theoretical underpinning and clear learning outcomes.* Teaching notes accompany all cases which specify teaching methods to be adopted for effective use in the classroom.* Teaching Instructions and Lesson Plans provide which offer a step-by-step teaching process, how students should be organized, information to be provided, the questions to be raised, and suggested assignments.A comprehensive collection of fully developed case studies of event management and event tourism main areas, including human resources, leadership, marketing, strategy, operations, stakeholder management, and evaluation, all written by international experts. The cases mirror the practices and challenges in the event management industry across the globe - in different regional contexts and cultures - integrating theory with functional and operational perspectives. All are accompanied with teaching notes that explain learning outcomes, theoretical underpinnings, teaching methods, and provide detailed learning activities, questions and tools for analysis and guided assignments.Cases For Event Management and Event Tourism is a must have collection for all those studying and teaching event management nad event tourism. It contextualizes understanding and provides a real-life perspective on the theory, models and best practice in the industry.Part of the Event Management Theory and Methods Series. This series examines the extent to which mainstream theory is being employed to develop event-specific theory, and to influence the very core practices of event management and event tourism. They introduce the theory, show how it is being used in the events sector through a literature review, incorporate examples and case studies written by researchers and/or practitioners, and contain methods that can be used effectively in the real world. With online resource material, this mix-and-match collection is ideal for lecturers who need theoretical foundations and case studies for their classes, by students in need of reference works, by professionals wanting increased understanding alongside practical methods, and by agencies or associations that want their members and stakeholders to have access to a library of valuable resources. Series editor: Donald Getz PhD., Professor Emeritus, University of Calgary, Canada.