Special Events - (Wiley Event Management) 8th Edition by Joe Goldblatt & Seungwon Lee (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Understand and appreciate the importance of economic, social, cultural, political, technological and environmental sustainability for planned events. Recognize and understand the economic, social, political, cultural, technological and environmental changes that are affecting the global events industry. Identify and benefit from the demographic changes affecting the global event industry. Utilize the psychographic changes affecting event length, purpose, and outcomes to improve performance Recognize and analyze the multitudinous challenges facing the events industry including financial, security, labor, ecological, and other critical areas. Identify new and emerging career opportunities in this growing field. Understand why education has become the most important factor in the growth of planned events. Identify industry certification programs. Advance your career throughout the twenty-first century. Develop new ways to sustain your career"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>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.</p> <p><i>Special Events: Creating and Sustaining a New World for Celebration </i>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.</p>
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