Managing international events 

 -  Routledge,  2021 
 - xix, 346 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes case studies, bibliographical references and index.  TOC:--  Part 1 Planning and delivery--  1. What are international events? --  2. The four pillars of international event delivery --  3. Evaluating international events --  Part 2 Internal forces--  4. Strategic use of events by authorities --  5. Staffing international events --  6. Crossing cultures and crossing borders --  Part 3 External forces --  7. Access. --  8. Key stakeholder implications --  9. Globalisation and international events--  10. Sustainable international events - an oxymoron? --  11. Digital communication--  CASE STUDIES:--  1.1 The Prayagraj Ardh Kumbh Mela--  2.1 Communicating on site with PMRs (personal mobile radios). Correct procedure--  3.1 IAAF World Athletic Championships norovirus outbreak--  4.1 Liverpool International Garden Festival 1984--  5.1 L'Eroica volunteers--  6.1 Navigating corruption on an international tour--  6.2 Cultural oversight--  7.1 Fantasy case of ticket sales for an Ed Sheeran concert--  8.1 Rule 22 of the Olympic Charter, IOC Ethics Commission--  9.1 Singapore--  10.1 A world and workforce on the move--  11.1 Esports and the 2017 World of Legends Final, Beijing-- 
<br/><br/> This book provides a comprehensive overview and examination of the international aspect of Events Management and the many challenges and complications that arise in the planning and delivery specifically of cross-border and cross-cultural events. ; Authored by a current academic and ex-practitioner in the field, this book boasts an excellent balance of theory with practical advice and guidance. Chapters cover all the key concepts needed to manage and deliver an international event and fully reflect the current trends and issues facing the sector today. These include: sustainability, digital communication, social media, Big Data, corporate social responsibility, accessibility, security issues, and managing volunteers among many others. International case studies are included in each chapter accompanied by study questions and useful weblinks for further reading and research. ; This will be of great interest not only to students and researchers of International Events Management, Tourism and Hospitality, but also to current practitioners in the Events sector. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781138572775 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Uniform Titles: </label><br/>GT MANNERS AND CUSTOMS (GENERAL)
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Special events -- Management -- Case studies.<br/>Special events -- Social aspects -- Case studies.<br/>Special events -- Management.