Event Management in Sport, Recreation, and Tourism: Theoretical and Practical Dimensions

by Cheryl Mallen (Editor), Lorne J. Adams (Editor)

Overview

Now in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, Event Management in Sport, Recreation and Tourism provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for planning and managing events at all levels, from smaller local events to mega-events.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032488479
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/05/2024
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	302
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Cheryl Mallen is Associate Professor in the Department of Sport Management at Brock University, Canada. Her research involves knowledge, event management, and environmental sustainability. She is well published, with articles in the Journal of Sport Management, Sport Management Review, and European Sport Management Quarterly, as well as other journal outlets.

Lorne J. Adams is Associate Professor (Retired) in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University, Canada. He is the recipient of four teaching awards, including the prestigious 3M Teaching Fellowship. He has been a coach and served as Athletic Director for 10 years.

Table of Contents

1. Hosting Traditional and Niche Events in Sport, Recreation, and Tourism: Knowledge Required for Success in Practice,  2. Building Fundamental Knowledge to be a Facilitator of Events,  3. The Development Phase of the Event Planning Model,  4. The Event Operational Planning Phase of the Event Planning Model,  5. Issues and Management Strategies in Event Operational Planning,  6. The Event Implementation, Monitoring, and Management Phase of The Event Planning Model,  7. The Event Evaluation and Renewal Phase of the Event Planning Model,  8. Safeguarding the Natural Environment in Event Management,  9. Environmental Sustainability in Sport, Recreation and Tourism: “You Ain’t Seen Nothin Yet”,  10. Event Bidding,  11. Politics in Event Bidding and Hosting,  12. Facilitating Quality in Event Management,  13. Conclusions