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Event management and sustainability [electronic book] / edited by Razaq Raj and James Musgrave.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Wallingford, UK ; Cambridge, MA : CABI, c2009.Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 266 p.) : ill., mapsISBN:
  • 1845935241
  • 184593525X (electronic bk.)
  • 9781845935252 (electronic bk.)
Subject(s): Online resources: Abstract: This book discusses concepts of sustainable management and how it relates to various sectors within the events industry. It illustrates the fundamental importance of local communities, businesses and interested stakeholders in relation to future events in regional, national and international locations. Historical and documented reports supplement this area. The book focuses on international governing bodies and national government strategic objectives as the cornerstone for sustainable development in the events sector. The relationship between these strategic objectives and on-the-ground operational responsibilities is presented using research by contributing authors and accredited organizations to add scope and depth to the publication. The book consists of 24 chapters presented in five parts: concepts of sustainability within the events sector, economic, social and environmental impacts of events, management models and feasibility of sustainable events, and case studies of sustainable events. The book is intended to support practitioners in their operational and administrative duties and to educate undergraduates/postgraduates within their industry sectors throughout the UK and on an international basis.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Sustainable management is an important consideration for businesses and organisations, and the enormous number of tourism events taking place requiring facilities, power, transport, people and much more makes sustainable event planning a considerable priority. By looking at mega events, sports events, conferences and festivals, this book uses best practice case studies to illustrate sustainable management issues and practical considerations that managers need to apply, providing an essential reference for researchers and students in leisure and tourism.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book discusses concepts of sustainable management and how it relates to various sectors within the events industry. It illustrates the fundamental importance of local communities, businesses and interested stakeholders in relation to future events in regional, national and international locations. Historical and documented reports supplement this area. The book focuses on international governing bodies and national government strategic objectives as the cornerstone for sustainable development in the events sector. The relationship between these strategic objectives and on-the-ground operational responsibilities is presented using research by contributing authors and accredited organizations to add scope and depth to the publication. The book consists of 24 chapters presented in five parts: concepts of sustainability within the events sector, economic, social and environmental impacts of events, management models and feasibility of sustainable events, and case studies of sustainable events. The book is intended to support practitioners in their operational and administrative duties and to educate undergraduates/postgraduates within their industry sectors throughout the UK and on an international basis.

Electronic reproduction. Dawson Books. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Contributors (p. vii)
  • Preface (p. xv)
  • Part I Concepts of Sustainability within the Events Sector
  • 1 Introduction to a Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Events (p. 1)
  • 2 Policy, Politics and Sustainable Events (p. 13)
  • 3 Sustainability as a Concept within Events (p. 22)
  • 4 Events and Sustainable Urban Regeneration (p. 32)
  • 5 Indicators and Tools for Sustainable Event Management (p. 43)
  • Part II Economic, Social and Environmental Impacts of Events
  • 6 The Economics of Sustainable Events (p. 56)
  • 7 Environmental Impacts of Events (p. 66)
  • 8 Social Impacts of Events (p. 76)
  • 9 Long-term Legacy Implications for Olympic Games (p. 90)
  • Part III Management Models and Feasibility of Sustainable Events
  • 10 Critical Success Factors in Sustainable Events (p. 99)
  • 11 Critique of Consumer Marketing within Sustainable Events (p. 109)
  • 12 Assessing and Monitoring the Performances of a Sustainable Event (p. 119)
  • 13 Changing Trends in the American Meetings Industry (p. 132)
  • Part IV Management Models and Feasibility of Sustainable Events
  • 14 Planning Models for Creating Sustainable Events Management (p. 140)
  • 15 Sustainable Planning for Community Venues (p. 150)
  • 16 Analysis of a Supply Chain in the Events Context: Where Does the Food Come From? (p. 160)
  • Part V Sustainable Events - Case Studies
  • 17 Networking Processes and Stakeholders' Power Relationships: Impact on Event Activities in a Rural Region of Italy (p. 172)
  • 18 Local Markets and Sustainable Development (p. 186)
  • 19 Greening Live Earth UK (p. 195)
  • 20 Sustainable Demand Management in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia (p. 206)
  • 21 Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival: Impacts on the Local Community (p. 222)
  • 22 Managing Sustainable Events: Using Kenya as a Case Study (p. 232)
  • 23 Changes in the Publicity Mode of Past Expos: a Case of Diachronic Comparison and Its Impact on Shanghai Expo (p. 241)
  • 24 Financial Feasibility of Sustainable Events (p. 249)
  • Index (p. 259)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Razaq Raj is Senior Lecturer and Teacher Fellow in the Events Centre teaching Financial and Strategic Management, and Course Leader of the MSc in Events Management. He is Editor in Chief for the World Journal of Tourism, Leisure and Sport. He is also the author of the text books Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Management: An International Perspective and Advanced Event Management: An Integrated and Practical Approach.

James Musgrave is currently Course Leader for the MA Responsible Events and is actively involved in the development of the new Msc Distance Learning programme and the undergraduate programme for the UK Centre for Event Management. Before moving into education James had a successful career in hotel and consultancy management for a range of national and international companies, where he gained much of his strategic planning experience and developed his skills in training.

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