Events management industry Books

Book SynopsisStrategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events is the must-have text for students approaching this subject for the first time. It introduces students to fundamental strategic management principles in a tourism, hospitality and events context and brings theory to life by integrating a host of industry-based case studies and examples throughout.This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the major changes in strategic direction for these industries due to the most significant global crisis ever, as well as significant technology advances and issues related to sustainability.New features and topics in this fourth edition include:New international tourism, hospitality and events case studies from both SMEs and large-scale businesses are integrated throughout to show applications of strategic management theory. New Technology Focus short cases are included, as well as longer combined sector case studies on topics such as Table of ContentsPart 1: Strategy and the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Contexts 1. Strategy and Strategic Objectives for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations. 2. Introduction to Strategy for Tourism, Hospitality and Events. Part 2: Analysing the Internal Environment. 3. Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – The Operational Context: Sources of Competitive Advantage. 4. Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – The Human Resources Context. 5. Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – The Financial Context. 6. Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – The Products and Markets Context. Part 3: Analysing the External Environment and SWOT. 7. The External Environment for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – The Macro Context. 8. The External Environment for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – The Competitive Context. 9. SWOT Analysis for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations. Part 4: Strategic Options. 10. Competitive Strategy for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations. 11. Strategic Directions for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations. 12. Strategic Methods of Development for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations. 13. Strategic Evaluation and Selection for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations. Part 5: Strategy in Action. 14. Strategic Implementation for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations. 15. International and Global Strategies for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations. 16. Sustainability Strategy for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations. 17. Strategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – Strategy in Practice. Part 6: Case Analysis for Tourism, Hospitality and Events. Case Study Summary. Case/Chapter Correlation. Case 1 Competing or Cooperating in the Airline Industry: Strategic Alliances or Going it Alone?. Case 2 Thomas Cook vs TUI: Survival of the Fittest. Case 3 Queensland Australia: Tourism and Events – Strategic Positioning and Promotion. Case 4 IHG – Competing on the World Stage. Case 5 RX – Strategic Issues for a Leading Events Management Company. Case 6 Airbnb: Back to the Future – a ‘Disruptor’ for Global Hospitality.

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Book SynopsisApplying the principles of marketing to nonprofit organisations and the fundraising sector is vital for the modern fundraiser who wants to increase profitability and diversify their fundraising efforts in this challenging industry. This comprehensive how-to guide provides a thorough grounding in the principles underpinning professional practices and critically examines the key issues in fundraising policy, planning and implementation. This new edition of Fundraising Management builds on the successful previous editions by including an integrated theoretical framework to help fundraisers develop a critical and reflective approach to their practice. Also new to this edition are how-tos on budgeting and making a strong and compelling case for investment, two vital core skills, as well as comprehensive coverage of digital fundraising and fundraising through social media. The new edition also accounts for recent changes in the fundraising environment, notably in the UK, the introduction of a new fundraising regulator and new thinking on professional ethics.Combining scholarly analysis with practical real-life examples, Fundraising Management has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, and is mapped to the Certificate and Diploma in Fundraising, making it the definitive guide to best practice both in the UK and globally. This is a clear, problem-solving guide that no fundraising student or professional should be without.Trade Review "This book will help fundraisers become better practitioners by thinking differently. The blend of solid professional practice and academic rigour (including the latest research findings) are expertly woven together. That’s really what differentiates this book – it’s genuinely a fundraising textbook rather than a 'how-to' guide. The goal, shared by the Chartered Institute, is to help fundraisers apply rigorous critical thinking to their practice, to improve results and to improve the fundraising profession as a whole."Peter Lewis, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising"Fundraising Management is updated and relevant for 2021. It remains a sound academic textbook, drawing on the latest research findings but it is also a really practical how-to guide. It draws on some of the most inspirational fundraising case studies of 2020 and pulls together some of that recent best practice and those theories that have stood the test of time. The structure and level of detail puts demands on the student to engage with the text and apply its theory to their donors, their stakeholders and their teams. In particular the new chapter on making the case for investment answers probably the most commonly asked question of fundraisers today. This edition sets a new standard of achieving fundraising greatness in a challenging environment and helps those studying to make the best decisions for their organisations. It is essential reading for the ambitious fundraising manager."Alan Clayton, Director of Philanthropy and Fundraising"Sargeant and George have achieved a really useful balance of fundraising practice and academic evidence. The chapter on legacy fundraising sets out practical tips on how to grow your legacy income as part of a long-term market opportunity and legacy marketing strategy. They make a compelling case for investment in fundraising activity and in the skills of fundraisers. This is a vital resource for fundraisers that want to improve their understanding of what motivates pledgers, donors and philanthropists to give. Recommended reading for all fundraisers seeking to improve their ability to assess current fundraising practice."Rob Cope, Director of Remember A CharityTable of Contents1. The History and Development of Fundraising Practice 2. Fundraising Planning: The Fundraising Audit 3. Marketing Research for Fundraising 4. Understanding Giving 5. Strategic Planning: The Fundraising Plan 6.Fundraising Reporting 7.Donor Recruitment 8. Making the Case for Investment 9. Donor Development 10. Major Giving Fundraising 11. Legacies and In-Memoriam Giving 12. Community Fundraising 13. Corporate Fundraising 14. Trust and Foundation Fundraising 15. Digital Fundraising 16. Fundraising in Social Media 17. Managing Fundraising Teams 18. Leading Fundraising Teams 19. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Fundraising Management

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Designing for Playful Engagement in Museums is filled with creative fodder for practitioners who wish to make more memorable and engaging experiences that promote a sense of presence, effectively evoke emotions, tell stories that transport them, and harness visitorsâ innate playfulness.Providing readers with a framework for understanding playful engagement, Rodley details four concepts that, used effectively, can create a new generation of compelling visitor experiences. The book combines research and examples from the cultural and for-profit sectors with new insights from current research in psychology, neuroscience and human computer interaction to explore why these concepts are valuable to designers. Reflections from leading practitioners from around the globe and across the experience design spectrum provide unique insights into the current state of practice. This is augmented by examples from the authorâs thirty-plus years of experience developing visitor experiences in a variety of science, art, and history museums.Designing for Playful Engagement in Museums provides practitioners with a concrete way of thinking about engagement that centers visitors. The book will be of particular interest to professionals in museums, libraries and archives, but will also be essential reading for academics and students engaged in the study of museums, heritage, digital humanities and experience design.

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Book SynopsisRuth Dowson was Senior Lecturer in events management at the UK Centre for Events Management at Leeds Beckett University, UK for over 14 years. She has more than 30 years of experience in strategic development, management and delivery of events, conferences, seminars and exhibitions, in both the public and private sectors.Bernadette Albert is Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, UK, where she leads the undergraduate programme in Event Management. She draws on extensive experience in managing and advising on international, state, civic and private events.Dan Lomax is Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, UK. He has 25 years' experience in the live music and cultural events sector specializing in content creation, event planning and operational delivery.Trade Review"Compelling, comprehensive, compulsory. My favourite 'go to' textbook." * Dr Richard Keith Wright, Senior Lecturer in Sport Events and Entrepreneurship, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand *"Provides an excellent insight into the complex and dynamic event planning process which is so crucial for successful event managers." * Dr Lucy Laville, Course Director, UK Centre for Events Management *"Essential reading for anyone wanting to build a career in our amazing events industry. The balance of real-world, contemporary case studies and insight with educational models truly represent the diverse, complex and thrilling world that is event management." * Tim Collett, Managing Director, WRG, a division of the Creative Engagement Group, UK *"This incredibly detailed book is a conduit to success for future event managers." * Amanda Edgcumbe, Founder and Director, Powwow Events *"This book is truer to the real world of event planning and management than any I used while studying or that I've come across in over 20 years of running events." * Mark Breen, Director, Cuckoo Events and Safe Events (about a previous edition) *"This book is easy to follow for both event professionals and event management students alike. The authors have broken down the planning process into bite-size chunks that are easy to digest, and they offer great tips and reminders for anyone responsible for organizing an event." * Emma Cartmell, CEO, CHS Group (about a previous edition) *"The great benefit of this book is that it works for students coming into the event management world; but also speaking as an industry professional, it is extremely useful when planning and managing an event, as it gives a step-by-step guide for every stage in the process." * Rob Minto – Managing Director The Onlii *Table of Contents Section - 01: Events – the changing environment 1; Section - 02: The event planning model; Section - 03: Research, concept development and feasibility screening; Section - 04: Developing your events programme and content; Section - 05: Venue selection and site planning essentials; Section - 06: Production and operational logistics; Section - 07: Staffing and human resources in events; Section - 08: Drawing in the crowds – marketing events; Section - 09: Finance, budgeting and procurement in events; Section - 10: A practical guide to managing an event on the day; Section - 11: Measuring event success – evaluation insights; Section - 12: Events – the future

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Book SynopsisThe engrossing, insightful, and personal musical odyssey of Peter Shapiro, perhaps the most notable independent concert promoter since Bill GrahamPeter Shapiro is the best known and most influential concert promoter of his generation. He owned the legendary Wetlands in Tribeca and has gone on to much bigger things, including Brooklyn Bowl (NYC, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Nashville), the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, producing U2 3D, and promoting the Grateful Dead''s fiftieth-anniversary tour (Fare Thee Well) featuring the Core Four and Trey Anastasio . . . and so much more.In The Music Never Stops, Shapiro shares the inside story of how he became a power-house in the music industry-an island in an increasingly consolidated landscape of venues, ticketing, and touring-through the lens of fifty iconic concerts. Along the way, readers gain insight into what it was like to work with some of the most celebrated bands in modern music, including no

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Book SynopsisWill you be my bridesmaid?Now that you've said Yes!, a whole world of joys--and jobs--awaits. The Knot, the #1 source for wedding information, has created this book to help you become a brilliant bridesmaid—which also means a brilliant therapist, communications coordinator, stylist, and bodyguard to the bride.You'll get the real deal on:The duties: What you need to do in the months leading up to the big celebration, and on the big dayThe parties: How to throw a fab bachelorette and a shower the bride will always rememberThe dress: How to magically ensure you'll love it as much as the bride doesThe other gals: How to deal with the best and worst from your fellow maidsSprinkled throughout are tons of bonus pointers on how not to break the bank and the lowdown from real-life bridesmaids before you, and their hilarious or horrifying anecdotes of brazen brides and bridesmaids behaving badly.

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Book SynopsisThis fully updated new edition of a respected text retains the original's comprehensive and practical approach to food supply chain management, and introduces a global perspective and a wide range of new material. More than ever, this is the food supply chain management textbook. With an introduction that speaks to academic and non-academic audiences alike, the second edition of Food Supply Chain Management covers all-new topics such as cold chain management, last mile logistics, blockchain and traceability in the food supply chain, and the implications of global trade and climate change. Case studies examine the farm-to-table movement, sustainable co-ops, and more, with quick facts and mini-cases that are engaging and thought-provoking. This textbook is appropriate for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students of agricultural business, natural resources, and food science, as well as supply chain management students. Supporting online matTrade Review‘This is a well-researched and well written book that combines factual information with great pedagogical features. It provides students of the food supply chain with a wide repository of knowledge about the subject.’Dotun Adebanjo, Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Greenwich, UKTable of Contents1. Introduction to Food Supply Chain Management 2. Animal Protein Supply Chains 3. Seafood Supply Chains 4. Crop-based Supply Chains 5. Fruit & Vegetable Supply Chains 6. Food Manufacturing 7. Restaurant & Hospitality Industry 8. Food Retailing & Wholesaling 9. Food Safety & Quality 10. Purchasing & Logistics 11. Food Security & Humanitarian Relief 12. Sustainable Food Supply Chains & Certifications 13. Beverage Supply Chain Management 14. The Future of Food

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This book provides students and event managers with an insight into the strategic management of sports events of all scales and types, from international mega-events to community sport. Introducing key theory and best practice, it offers a practical, step-by-step guide to planning, organizing, managing and evaluating events. Now in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, the book explains the importance of adopting a strategic approach, showing how to implement strategies that lead to successful outcomes over the short and the long term. It uses international case studies in every chapter, from the NBA and NFL to Formula 1 and the English Premier League, offering real-world insight into both larger and smaller events. In addition, woven throughout the book are a series of in-depth studies of several Olympic Games, the ultimate sporting event and an important point of reference for all practising and aspiring event managers. The book covers every key aspect of the spo

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Book SynopsisThis handbook offers an important and timely contribution to the interdisciplinary field of Olympic studies. It brings together for the first time in a single volume a complete analysis of current and future economic, commercial, socio-political, cultural and governance challenges facing both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, their athletes and institutions.The book presents new research and broad surveys exploring pressing debates, challenges and possible solutions surrounding the modern Olympic and Paralympic Games, across diverse socioeconomic and political contexts. Featuring chapters written by leading scholars, athletes and administrators from a range of disciplines and backgrounds, the handbook is divided into four main areas: athletes, business, governance and socio-cultural issues within the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Examining key themes, theories and new emerging issues within the field, the book offers expert insights into every major topic related to the OlympTable of ContentsIntroduction, Part I: Athletes’ Issues in Olympic and Paralympic Games, 1. Dual Career: Balancing success in sport and life, 2. Athletes and CAS: Protecting athletes’ rights, 3. Disability, Classification and the Paralympics: Inclusion and exclusion of elite athletes with disabilities, 4. Women: Rules and classifications in the Olympics and Paralympics, 5. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Games: Human rights, unfair advantage and exclusion, 6. Sport and Nationality at the Olympic and Paralympic Games: Flags of convenience?, Part II: Olympic and Paralympic Business, 7. Olympic Values: Sponsorship, values and integrity in sport creating a paradigm shift, 8. Paralympic Brand Governance: The best of both worlds?, 9. Sponsoring the Paralympic Games and Breaking Barriers, 10. Olympic Broadcast Rights, 11. Activation of Olympic and Paralympic Sponsorship, 12. Legal Aspects of the Olympics and Ambush Marketing, 13. The Evolving #Rule40 of the Olympic Charter: Balancing the interest of sponsors vs athletes, 14. Towards a Shared Olympic Responsibility: Paradoxes and Challenges, 15. Esports in the Olympic and Paralympic Games: The business case for integration, 16. Organizing the Olympic Games, 17. Referendums at Olympic Games, Part III: The Governance of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, 18. The Composition of the IOC: Origins and key turning points in the governance of the Olympic movement, 19. Changing Parasport Landscape and The Evolution of the International Paralympic Committee Governance, 20. Organisational Change Campaigns of the Olympic Movement: Insights from structural and cultural adaptations, 21. Sleeping with an Elephant: The relationship between the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, 22. The Autonomy of the Olympic and Sport Movement, 23. Political Autonomy and Control of National Olympic Committees, 24. The Changing Attitude of the IOC and the IPC Towards WADA and the Governance of Anti-Doping, 25. Board Renewal and Good Governance in the Olympic Movement, 26. The Relationship Between the IOC and International Sport Federations, 27. The Governance of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Part IV: Socio-cultural and Political Issues of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, 28. Theory and Research in Scholarship around the Paralympic Games, 29. Olympic and Paralympic Games and Human Rights, 30. Sport for Development and Peace: Convergence and divergence with the Olympic movement, 31. Home Advantage in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, 32. Debating the Future of Olympic and Paralympic Legacy, 33. Can Health-Related Legacies through Physical Activity and Sport be Delivered by the Olympic and Paralympic Games?, 34. Olympic and Paralympic Impacts in Non-Host City Regions, 35. Legacies Beyond the Olympic Games: The case of two Youth Olympic Games, 36. Arts and Culture in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, 37. Olympic and Paralympic Games Education Programmes: Education as engagement from a practitioner's view

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Book SynopsisThe hospitality sector is facing increasing competition and complexity over recent decades in its development towards a global industry. The strategic response to this is still that hospitality companies try to grow outside their traditional territories and domestic markets, while the expansion patterns and M&A activities of international hotel and restaurant chains reflect this phenomenon. Yet, interestingly, the strategies, concepts, and methods of internationalization as well as the managerial and organizational challenges and impacts of globalizing the hospitality business are under-researched in this industry.While the mainstream research on international management offers an abundance of information and knowledge on topics, players, trends, concepts, frameworks, or methodologies, its ability to produce viable insights for the hospitality industry is limited, as the mainstream research is taking place outside of the service sector. Specific research directions and relateTrade Review"In the cusp of a new industrial revolution, how is international hospitality shaped by the various emerging forces and pressures and how are businesses responding to the new challenges? Is the hospitality business culture changing and what business models will be adopted to address the dynamism of the hospitality environment in the new networked economy? This companion is reader-friendly and very useful resource equally for early-career and seasoned hospitality researchers and practitioners in answering these questions and many others that arise in the field of international hospitality business management." Prof. Dr. Alexandros Paraskevas, University of West London, UK"The hospitality industry has always considered itself to be an international business, but today´s challenges as a result of progressing globalization have a completely different dimension than twenty years ago. It was about time for this handbook, as this anthology will provide readers with an extensive overview of issues pertaining to the strategic and operational debate on globalization within the hospitality industry." Prof. Dr. Stephan Gerhard, Serial Hospitality Entrepreneur, Owner/Founder TREUGAST Solutions Group, 25hours, Arcona Hotels & Resorts etc., Germany"As an international industry, the hospitality business is facing fast-paced changes as a result of exponential growth and economic strength in China and the Asia-Pacific region. This handbook will empower readers to master challenges ahead and to leverage the opportunities of globalization and growth in the hospitality sector. Its industry-oriented approach is extremely useful and well balanced resource for practitioners, academics and students in international hospitality management and beyond." Maria Yue, Director Finance for Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Brands Asia Pacific, Hong Kong SAR, China. Table of ContentsPart I Global Context of International Hospitality Management 1. Past and Present Streams in International Hospitality Management 2. Past and Present Key Players in the Hospitality Industry 3. The Role of Internationalization in Hospitality Management: Previous Trends and New Directions 4. Hospitality Industry Structures and Organization Part II Culture and International Hospitality Management 5. Customer Experience in Hospitality and Tourism – A Cross-Cultural Perspective 6. Country Culture vs. Organizational Culture 7. Intercultural Competencies and Cultural Standards in International Hospitality 8. International Hospitality Development: Training to Enhance the Understanding of ´The Art of Hospitality' Business Model 9. Organization, Culture and Leadership Part III Hospitality Paradigms and Business Models 10. Hospitality in Asia: The Dawn of a New Paradigm 11. Digital Transformation: The Blurring of Organizational Boundaries in Hotel Distribution 12. The Future of CSR in the Hospitality Industry: Next Stop, Global Responsibility? 13. Sustainability without Limits: Strategic and Operational Innovations in the Hospitality Industry 14. Hotel Asset Management: A Professional Approach and International Perspective 15. Globalization and the Lodging-Shared Economy 16. Integrated Resort and Casino Tourism: A Global Hospitality Trend but a Sure Win? 17. New Trends in Chinese Outbound Tourism: Consequences for the International Hospitality Industry Part IV Internationalization Strategies and Business Operations 18. The Role of Mergers and Acquisitions as Growth Strategies in the International Hospitality Industry 19. Hotel Firms: Who Internationalizes and How? Evidence from the Spanish Hotel Industry 20. Brand Relevance and Relevance of Brands in the Global Hotel Industry - A Look at Research and Practice 21. Brand Identity and Positioning in Selected Indian Chain Hotel Companies 22. The Development of Hotel Management Contracts in China 23. International Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry 24. Innovation Management in the International Hotel Industry 25. Success Factors of SME Hotel Management Companies in China: A Revisit Part V International Challenges and Perspectives: A Case Study Approach 26. Knowledge Replication and Adaptation in the International Growth of Hospitality Firms: The Case of Paulaner 27. The Special Role of ´Hospitableness´ for Customer Satisfaction in South Tyrol (Italy) 28. Keys to Success: Connective Structures for Educational Innovations in the Hotel Industry 29. Owner-Managers’ Interpretations of Digitalization in SME Management Processes: A Qualitative Study in the Hospitality Industry 30. Sports Stadium Hospitality and Catering – A Global Perspective 31. Hotel Market Analysis: The Case of Beijing, China 32. A Regional Approach to Attracting and Retaining Employees – A Chance for Small and Medium-sized Hotels?

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Book SynopsisTake the stress out of wedding planning with this month-by-month, pocket-size guide that simplifies the ins and outs of saying I do!Whether you’re eloping at city hall or throwing a reception for all of your friends and family to attend, How to Plan a Wedding is a checklist-in-a-guide that helps you knock out to-dos and divvy up tasks so you can enjoy every minute of your engagement. Based on a twelve-month countdown that can be condensed or expanded to fit your needs, this book is ready for you to earmark and scribble in—take the wedding style quiz and use the lines throughout to jot down your ideas. This book is portable enough that you’ll want to carry it to every venue visit (that’s in month one), vendor appointment (month three), tasting (month four), and fitting (month ten). You can even bring it along for the ride to your bach party (plan that in month seven).With inclusive tips for LGBTQ+ couples and multicultural ceremonies

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For non-accountant hospitality managers, accounting and financial management is often perceived as an inaccessible part of the business. Yet having a grasp of accounting basics is a key part of management. Using an easy-to-read style, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the most relevant accounting techniques and information for hospitality managers. It demonstrates how to organise and analyse accounting data to help make informed decisions with confidence.With its highly practical approach, this new fourth edition: Quickly develops the reader's ability to adeptly use and interpret accounting information to enhance organisational decision-making and control. Demonstrates how an appropriate analysis of financial reports can drive your business strategy forward from a well-informed base. Presents new accounting problems in the context of a range of countries and currencies throughout. Develops mast

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Book SynopsisRoutledge Handbook of the Tourist Experience offers a comprehensive synthesis of contemporary research on the tourist experience. It draws together multidisciplinary perspectives from leading tourism scholars to explore emergent tourist behaviours and motivations.This handbook provides up-to-date, critical discussions of established and emergent themes and issues related to the tourist experience from a primarily socio-cultural perspective. It opens with a detailed introduction which lays down the framework used to examine the dynamic parameters of the tourist experience. Organised into five thematic sections, chapters seek to build and enhance knowledge and understanding of the significance and meaning of diverse elements of the tourist experience. Section 1 conceptualises and understands the tourist experience through an exploration of conventional themes such as tourism as authentic and spiritual experience, as well as emerging themes such as tourism as Table of ContentsSection 1: Dimensions of the Contemporary Tourist Experience 1. Tourism, the Tourist Experience and Postmodernity: Theory, Application and Research 2. Experiencing Tourism: Experiencing Happiness? 3. The Emotional Dimension of the Tourist Experience 4. Building the Orchestra Model of Tourist Experience, Integration, and Examples 5. The Inter-Relationship Between Tourist Satisfaction and Tourist Experiences: How Does One Contribute to the Other? 6. Evolving Authenticity into the Magical Realm of Fantasy-Based Third-Order Simulacra 7. Tourist Experiences: Liminal, Liminoid or Just Doing Something Different? 8. Finding Flow in the Travel Experience 9. Tourist Experiences as Attention Products 10. Tourist Experience: A Semiotic Perspective 11. Performing Beyond the View: Embodiment and Tourist Experiences 12. Tourism: A Spiritual Experience? Section 2: Tourist Demand and Motivation 13. The Ulysses Factor Revisited: Consolidating the Travel Career Pattern Approach to Tourist Motivation 14. The Experienced Tourist – Proposing a New Tourist Typology 15. Tourist Motivation: A Critical Overview Section 3: Tourist Roles and Experiences 16. Traveller, Tourist and the ‘Lost Art of Travelling’: The Debate Continues 17. Mass Tourism and Personal Experiences 18. Backpacker Tourist Experiences: Temporal, Spatial and Cultural Perspectives 19. Volunteer Tourism: ‘It's No Use Going Back to Yesterday, Because I Was a Different Person Then’ 20. Feelin’ Groovy: Exploring Slow(ness) in Tourism Experience 21. Ecotourist Experience: Myth or reality? 22. Is It Just the Music? Understanding the Atmosphere in Festivalgoers’ Experience at British Rock Music Festivals 23. The Film-Induced Tourism Experience 24. Remembrancing, Remembrance Gangs, and Co-opted Encounters: Loading and Reloading Dark Tourism Experiences 25. Frontier Tourism: Transcendence Through Trial 26. Creating Wellness Tourism Experiences 27. Seeking the Unusual But Sustainable: Scuba Diving Experience 28. Religious Tourism: A Spiritual or Touristic Experience? 29. The Contemporary Cruise Tourist Experience 30. Key Components of Sport Tourist Experiences 31. Photography and the Tourist Experience: From Cameras to Smartphones 32. Accessible Tourist Experiences Section 4: The Tourist Experience and Place 33. Marketing a Sense of Place to Tourists: A Critical Perspective 34. The Importance of Built Heritage in the English Seaside Experience 35. Island Tourist Experiences 36. Delivering Appealing and Competitive Rural Wine Tourism Experiences 37. Wilderness Tourism: Nature-Based Tourist Experiences in Wild Places Section 5: Creating and Mediating the Tourist Experience 38. Designing the Tourist Experience: A Marketing Perspective 39. Tourist Experience: A Marketing Perspective 40. Value Co-Creation in Tourism Eco-Systems: Operant and Operand Resources 41. Place-Based Education, Cemetery Visitation and the Tourist Experience 42. Service Experiences and Innovation in the Hospitality Industry 43. Tour Guides as Mediators of Commemoration, Education and Holiday Making: The Anthropology of the Dark Tourism Experience in Berlin 44. Experience Design in the Smart Tourism Destination

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Book SynopsisWithin events management, events are commonly categorised within two axes, size and content. Along the size axis events range between the small scale and local, through major events, which garner greater media interest, to internationally significant hallmark and mega events such as the Edinburgh Festival and the Tour de France. Content is frequently divided into three forms culture, sport or business. However, such frameworks overlook and depoliticise a significant variety of events, those more accurately construed as protest.This book brings together new research and theories from around the world and across sociology, leisure studies, politics and cultural studies to develop a new critical pedagogy and critical theory of events. It is the first research monograph that deals explicitly with the concept of critical event studies (CES), the idea that it is impossible to explore and understand events without understanding the wider social, cultural and political contexts. It adTable of Contents1. Critical Event Studies: Theories and Practices2. Events and Contested Space (Real and Virtual)3. Event Mediatization4. Events and Power 5. Events and Memory 6. Commodification of Events7. Protests as Events8. The Colonization of Event Discourse9. Resilience and Events10. Events and Misrule11. Can there be an Emancipatory Events Studies?12. Events Histories and Narratives13. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisTourism and Hospitality Management in Practice: A Case Study Collection is a collection of real-world business cases with a particular focus on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in different countries from around the world. Fifteen compact cases capture a variety of business situations that present decisions, opportunities, or challenges. Organized into four parts, the cases reflect the various impacts of changing external conditions and internal factors in tourism and hospitality SMEs.Each case tells the story of a particular business situation and context, and the student takes on the role of the decision maker. All cases include a synopsis, discussion questions, a learning activity, references, and further reading. An introductory chapter written specifically for students offers advice on what to expect from learning with a case, as well as hints on how to approach a case analysis. The cases offer multiple opportunities to connect tourism and hospitality knTable of ContentsIntroduction; Case Preparation and Analysis for Students; Part 1 Resilience and Recovery Case 1 Pivoting in the Tourism Sector: COVID-19 Case 2 A Case of Resilience and Agility: The Craigdarroch Castle Case 3 A Sudden Inhospitable Situation: The Everglade Hotel Case 4 Tourism Resort Employers and Employees Adapt to Pandemic Uncertainty; Part 2 Sustainable Tourism in Context Case 5 Rural Tourism Growth in Ghalegaun, Nepal Case 6 A Sustainable Tourism Plan and Rebrand for Lagos, Nigeria Case 7 Local I’a: A Social Enterprise Makes a Big Impact on a Small Scale; Part 3 Operations Management Case 8 The Peak Hotel: The Challenge of Succession and Family Firm Continuity Case 9 Marketing Strategy for Business Recovery: Tours of Exploration, a Travel Agency Case 10 Here’s a Tip: Paying It Forward May Backfire at Oven and Tap Case 11 Street Food in Ho Chi Minh City: Managing High Demand Case 12 A Story of Resilience at the Restaurant Comida Corrida; Part 4 Events and the Visitor Experience Case 13 Game, Set, and Match: Increasing the Economic Impact of a Tennis Tournament in Eastbourne, England Case 14 From Visitors to Trusted Messengers: Encouraging Climate Change Action through Post-visit Action Resources Case 15 The Local Wild Food Challenge: Translating a Chef’s Passion for Wild Food into a Sustainable Event

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Book SynopsisThe Routledge Handbook of Halal Hospitality and Islamic Tourism provides a greater understanding of the current debates associated with Islamic tourism and halal hospitality in the context of businesses, communities, destinations, and the wider socio-political context. It therefore sheds substantial light on one of the most significant travel and consumer markets in the world today and the important role of religion in contemporary hospitality and tourism.The book examines halal hospitality and lodging, Islamic markets, product developments, heritage, certification, and emerging and future trends and issues. It integrates case studies from a range of countries and destinations and in doing so emphasises the significant differences that exist with respect to regulating and commodifying halal, as well as stressing that the Islamic market is not monolithic. Written by highly regarded international academics, it offers a range of perspectives and enables a comprehensive Table of Contents1. Introduction to Halal Hospitality and Islamic Tourism. Halal Hospitality and Lodging. 2. Understanding Halal Hospitality. 3. Attributes of Muslim-friendly hospitality service in a process-based model. 4. Malaysian Accommodation Providers' Understanding of Halal Hospitality. 5. Explaining the competitive advantage of Islamic Hotel concepts: Insights from Malaysia. 6. Shariah-compliant hotel operations practices (SCHOP). 7. Islamic Tourism: The Practices of a Shariah-Compliant Hotel in De Palma Hotel, Malaysia. Halal Markets and Developments 8. Halal Service Provision—Understated, but Not Undervalued: A View From Oman. 9. Exploring Muslim millennials’ perception and value placed on the concept of ‘halal’ in their tourism preferences and behaviours. 10. Islamic Ziyara and Halal hospitality in Palestine: Al-¿uds 'Jerusalem', al-K_h_alil 'Hebron' and Bayt La¿m 'Bethlehem' between 2011 and 2016. 11. Marketing Europe to Islamic Heritage Tourists. 12. The Muslim-friendly option: Tunisia’s (Mass) tourism in times of crisis. 13. Brunei halal tourism outlook. 14. Meeting the Needs of Muslim Tourists: The Case of Singapore. 15. Strategies for Attracting Muslim Tourists Without Obtaining Halal Certification: A Case Study of Takayama City in Japan. Heritage Tourism 16. Urban renewal, cultural tourism, and community development: Sharia principles in a non-Islamic state. 17. Is this sacred or what? The Holy Place and Tourism Destination at Jabal Haroun, Petra Region, Jordan. 18. Muharram in Iran: A Religio-Cultural Festival. Emerging Issues and Relationships in Certification 19. Halal Food Certification in China. 20. Food Certification: The Relationships Between Organic and Halal Certification in Malaysian Food Retailing. 21. Halal logistics: empowering competitive advantage and sustainability. Issues and Challenges 22. The Challenge of the Halal/Pork Binary for Muslim Immigrants in Spain. 23. Meanings in everyday food encounters for Muslims in Australia. 24. Halal Certification Uproar: The Muslim Scapegoat as National Safety Valve. 25. Commodified Religion: The Keys to Halal Food? Emerging and Future Issues 26. Emerging and Future Issues in Halal Hospitality and Islamic Tourism

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Book SynopsisTourism Policy and Planning: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow offers an introduction to the tourism policy process and how policies link to the strategic tourism planning function as well as influence planning at the local, national, and international levels. This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the many important developments in the travel and tourism industry and subsequent new policies and present planning process issues in relation to crises â in particular, COVID-19. The fourth edition features: New content on the impact of COVID-19 on tourism policy and planning. New content on the effects of the pandemic on the tourism industry more generally, including topics such as degrowth, common good economy, post-growth economy, tourism lobbies and lobbying, tourism policy/planning and SGDs citizensâ engagement in tourism policy and planning, strategic directions, monitoring, and evaluation of tourism policy. New ca

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Book SynopsisFully updated and revised in its fifth edition, Event Studies remains the most comprehensive book devoted to developing knowledge and theory about event management and event tourism, focusing on the study of events, the event experience, and meanings associated with them.International in scope and embellished with useful figures and tables throughout, the authors carefully examine current forces, trends, and issues, including impacts of the pandemic. All the major types of planned events are profiled, with emphasis on their forms, functions, experiential dimensions, meanings, and values. This book's framework encompasses antecedents, planning and design, outcomes and impacts, and the various patterns and processes that influence the events sector, including policy. New and expanded topics in the fifth edition include: Content has been substantially reorganised to give much more attention to establishing theoretical foundations and advocating principles Table of Contents1. Introduction, and Overview of Event Studies. 2. Forces, Trends and Issues Affecting Events. 3. The Nature and Classification of Planned Events. 4. Event Experiences and Meanings. 5. Celebration Events and Experiences. 6. Business, Sport and Other Event Experiences. 7. Public Policy and Events. 8. Event Management Fundamentals. 9. Directing, Leadership, and Human Resources for Events. 10. Event Planning and Operations. 11. Event Design: Theory and Principles. 12. Antecedents, Event Markeitng and Communications. 13. Risk, Health and Environmental Management for Events. 14. Event Outcome Evaluation and Impact Assessment. 15. Event Tourism. 16. Foundation Disciplines and Closely-Related Fields for Event Studies. 17. Research and Knowledge Creation for Event Studies.

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Book SynopsisThis international case study book provides 27 expertly curated case studies on the topic of events management, each with detailed implementation instructions for the instructor in order to maximise student participation and learning. Embellished with questions, diagrams and data throughout, these case studies have been developed by industry experts and practitioners with the aim of creating a more interactive teaching experience focused on real world' scenarios within the events industry. Each case study is logically structured and includes an aim and objectives, expected learning outcomes, required background knowledge, steps of implementation in class or online, as well as suggestions for further reading resources. Topics covered range from macro impacts of events on destinations to success criteria in event operations, with the aim of preparing future professionals and equipping them with the necessary skills and competencies to succeed within the events industry. Table of Contents1. Event Concepts for Place Activation. 2. Place Planning with Placemaking Principles. 3. Outdoor Music Festivals and Environmental Sustainability: Initiatives and Practice. 4. Klein Karoo National Arts Festival: A Cultural Affair. 5. Stakeholders in Contention: LGBTQ+ Mardi Gras. 6. We Don’t Want It Like That: Gaining Community Support for Event Hosting. 7. A Vegan Festival in a Non-Vegan Destination. 8. Pros and Cons of Diaspora Festivals. 9. Events, Place Activation and Sustainability. 10. Putting the 5Ws into Context: Organising Course Live Events. 11. A Diagnostic Framework for Entrepreneurial Change and Innovation in Events. 12. Preventing a Festival Fiasco: Preparing for the Unexpected. 13. Redesigning a Fair Using the Six Thinking Hats Method. 14. Improving the Festival Experiences of Solo Attendees. 15. How to Make Live Music Events Safer for Everyone? 16. The Future of Events: How Artificial Intelligence Can Play a Role. 17. The Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Festivals and Inclusivity. 18. Bidding for the World Tennis Championship. 19. Bidding for Events Through Responding to Request for Proposals. 20. Stand Layout in a Restricted Festival Space. 21. Sponsorship or Selling Out? The Ethics of Event Sponsorships. 22. We Made It! The Value of Volunteering for Festivals. 23. The Show Must Go On, But How? 24. Cost-Benefit Analysis of Cultural Events. 25. Staying Sane, Safe and Well in the Events Industry. 26. Do You Think ICT-Enhanced Performances are Really ‘Live’ Music? 27. Engaging Dog Owners Through Wildlife Aversion Training: DogFest.

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Book SynopsisNow 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.Focusing on the role of event manager and their diverse facilitation responsibilities through each phase of the event planning process, the book is designed to encourage critical thinking, to help the reader to become an adaptable and capable manager ready to cope with the constantly evolving challenges of the contemporary events landscape. The book begins with an updated chapter on the types of knowledge in event management, posing questions that help readers to understand their current knowledge, to decide what they need to pursue, and to advance their knowledge strategies. Containing a rich array of international, real-world case studies, data, and practical examples, from traditional and niche sport, recreation, and tTable of Contents1. 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

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Book SynopsisNow 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.Focusing on the role of event manager and their diverse facilitation responsibilities through each phase of the event planning process, the book is designed to encourage critical thinking, to help the reader to become an adaptable and capable manager ready to cope with the constantly evolving challenges of the contemporary events landscape. The book begins with an updated chapter on the types of knowledge in event management, posing questions that help readers to understand their current knowledge, to decide what they need to pursue, and to advance their knowledge strategies. Containing a rich array of international, real-world case studies, data, and practical examples, from traditional and niche sport, recreation, and tTable of Contents1. 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

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Book SynopsisEvents of all shapes and sizes play an important part in all of our lives. They are fun, frivolous, and often allow us to escape from our everyday lives â and they are also fascinating to study and examine in a more serious way, to understand what they mean and what they do for us â individually and collectively. Events in Society, therefore, explores the social impact and sociological implications of designing, planning, and delivering events â cultural events like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival; sporting events like the Olympic and Paralympic Games and FIFA World Cup; to music festivals like Glastonbury.Thirty carefully selected contributions feature, written by global experts in a short and succinct way that are easy to digest, covering a variety of disciplines, fields, contexts, and cases. Every chapter explores a critical issue or debate based on real-life events, and contextualises this within the key theoretical debates, managerial, and policy implications. Throu

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to Teaching Sports Economics and Using Sports to Teach Economics xi Victor A. Matheson and Aju J. Fenn PART I USING SPORTS TO TEACH ECONOMICS 1 Integrating sports into economics teaching 2 John J. Siegfried and Allen R. Sanderson 2 Using sports-related empirical research to teach critical reading skills in intermediate microeconomics 34 Peter von Allmen 3 Using ESPN 30 for 30 to teach economics – revisited 49 Abdullah Al-Bahrani and Darshak Patel 4 Uncovering bias: using sports to teach about the economics of discrimination 65 Jill S. Harris 5 Supervising sports economics research 79 Brad R. Humphreys and Jane E. Ruseski PART II TEACHING SPORTS ECONOMICS 6 Using guest speakers and day trips to teach sports economics 94 Aju J. Fenn 7 Sports and the law: using court cases to teach sports economics 103 Victor A. Matheson 8 Making sports economics inclusive: why you aren’t teaching sports economics well if women are not part of your story 128 David Berri 9 Incorporating media into the sports economics curriculum 165 Jadrian Wooten PART III CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOR SPORTS ECONOMICS – MOVING AWAY FROM CHALK AND TALK 10 The jigsaw reading 181 Victor A. Matheson 11 Starting point bias and final offer arbitration: a classroom experiment 188 Victor A. Matheson 12 Randomness and the hot hand fallacy 195 Joshua Congdon-Hohman and Victor A. Matheson 13 This class is a Kahoot! Using Kahoot! to test student knowledge in class 200 Jadrian Wooten 14 Arbitration in the classroom: a classroom experiment to model MLB’s salary arbitration 208 Amber Brown 15 Measuring productivity in Major League Baseball 226 Stacey Brook 16 Teaching marginal revenue product using Moneyball 235 Dustin White and Jadrian Wooten 17 Economical sports economics classroom activities 241 Rodney Fort Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Events and events research face change and challenge as never before. From climate change and cultural heritage to disability, inclusion and place-making, this stimulating and timely book captures their multifaceted nature, using a rich array of case studies to explore potential and risk, offering directions for research, policy and practice.’ -- Julie Clark, University of the West of Scotland, UK‘Event owners and organisers are under increasing pressure to justify the events they stage. This book provides a timely and substantive contribution toward analysing and evaluating the social, economic and environments implications of planning and delivering events, and most importantly how to enhance their contribution to society and mitigate associated risks.’ -- Mike Duignan, University of Surrey, UK‘This timely collection includes valuable insights from across the domain of event studies with contributions from a rich diversity of emerging and senior scholars. The need to move beyond economic impacts is refreshing with contemporary themes of disability, access and inclusion, climate change, and the cultural legacies of events all significant and impactful.’ -- Alan Fyall, University of Central Florida, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface xvii 1 An introduction to A Research Agenda for Event Impacts 1 Nicholas Wise PART I ASSESSING EVENT IMPACTS 2 Economic impacts of events 19 Larry Dwyer 3 Environmental impacts of events 41 Kelly Maguire 4 Social impacts of events 63 Nicholas Wise, Susanne Gellweiler, and Enqing Tian PART II RESEARCH THEMES AND CASE EXAMPLES 5 Convention events 85 Jeeyeon Jeannie Hahm 6 Sports tourism and event impacts 97 Marko Perić, Jelena Đurkin Badurina, and Nicholas Wise 7 Religious events and commercialization 107 Flávia Ulian and Angela Fileno da Silva 8 Events and intangible cultural heritage 117 Takamitsu Jimura 9 Transformational atmospheres of international sporting events 129 Jada Lindblom 10 Rural events and social development 141 Lucia Aquilino 11 Local Authority planning, sustainability, and event governance 153 Kelly Maguire 12 The impact of events on place branding 169 Waldemar Cudny 13 Mega-event trends and impacts 181 Tara Fitzgerald and Brij Maharaj 14 Postponement of events 193 Alexander Bond, Daniel Parnell, and Jan Andre Lee Ludvigsen 15 Disability, access, and inclusion 203 Erin Pearson and Laura Misener 16 Events and climate change 215 Judith Mair PART III GOING FORWARD 17 Evaluating cultural legacy: From policy to engaged research 229 Rafaela Neiva Ganga 18 A research synthesis of organizational forms for events legacy delivery 249 Kylie Wasser, Landy Di Lu, and Laura Misener 19 Concluding remarks and event impacts going forward 271 Kelly Maguire Index 279

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Book SynopsisHold productive meetings and events with help from Dummies It's a whole new world out there. With so many companies, big and small, electing to move to virtual or hybrid operating models, meetings have arguably become more important than ever as the primary way teams communicate day-to-day. But how do you maximize engagement when a screen sits between you and your coworkers? In Business Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies, expert author Susan Friedmann shares her tips and insider tricks for navigating virtual and hybrid gatherings without missing a beat. Armed with top-notch guidance and insider tips from Dummies, you'll be able to streamline meetings to maximize efficiency and save money on or offline. Create effective and exciting business events and presentationsKeep on time and on budget, maintain group engagement, and use social media to your advantage Discover best practices, proven tips, and technical adviceIf you're a professional who wants to make the most of business meetinTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Been to Any Good Meetings or Events Lately? 5 Chapter 1: Gearing Up for Meetings and Events 7 Chapter 2: Strictly Business: Defining Meetings 17 Chapter 3: The ABCs of Meeting Preparation 25 Chapter 4: Mixing Business with Pleasure: Events 45 Chapter 5: Bringing an Event to Life 57 Part 2: It’s All Show Business 79 Chapter 6: Get Me to the Meeting on Time 81 Chapter 7: Food for Thought 93 Chapter 8: Selecting Great Speakers 109 Chapter 9: It’s the Extras That Count 123 Chapter 10: Lights, Camera, Action! 129 Part 3: No Guts, No Story 145 Chapter 11: Nuts and Bolts: Negotiating, Contracting, and Ensuring Safety 147 Chapter 12: Working with Vendors 161 Chapter 13: Drinking Champagne on a Beer Budget 171 Part 4: Building Bridges with Technology 185 Chapter 14: Making Meeting Technology Work for You 187 Chapter 15: This Phone’s for You: Conference Calling 197 Chapter 16: Holding Meetings Online 207 Chapter 17: Expanding Your Reach with Virtual Events 223 Part 5: Exhibiting at Trade Shows 231 Chapter 18: Planning for Gold: Exhibiting 101 233 Chapter 19: Strutting Your Stuff: Exhibiting 201 251 Chapter 20: Presenting the Floor Show: Exhibiting 301 263 Part 6: The Part of Tens 271 Chapter 21: Ten Creative Ways to Meet 273 Chapter 22: Ten Common Meeting Mistakes to Avoid 277 Chapter 23: Ten Top Negotiating Tactics 281 Chapter 24: Ten Strategies For Exhibiting Overseas 285 Appendix: Checklist Heaven 291 Index 307

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Book SynopsisEventscapes: Transforming Place, Space and Experiences directly examines the interrelation between events' simultaneous dependence on and transformation of the places in which they are held.This eventenvironment nexus is analysed through a variety of international case studies including different kinds of well-known sporting and cultural events such as Vivid Sydney, the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and the Tour Down Under international cycle race, among others. Chapters focusing on visual design explore the opportunities, at different spatial scales, to develop an event look' and the ways in which an event experience can be enhanced through connecting and engaging with the local culture and community. As well as the planning and management of events, the book draws on event experience, dramaturgically examining the roles played by authors, actors and the audience, and emphasises the participation of multiple groups in the co-creation of event experiences.This Trade Review'This book provides a long overdue and much needed account of eventscapes. Graham Brown has produced a thoroughly researched review of the ideas and principles underpinning this complex concept. Brown uses a range of fascinating examples and his book will be appreciated by anyone wanting to learn more about event design, but also those with wider interests in place management and the experience economy.' Dr. Andrew Smith, School of Architecture and Cities, University of Westminster, UK'The concept of eventscapes directs attention to the effects of the physical environment on the way events are experienced while revealing their impact on the places they occupy and the spaces they move through. The book assists understanding of event planning, design, experience and impacts by analysing eventscapes from diverse perspectives. It is a thought-provoking book which brings a much-needed critical edge to event studies. A major contribution!'Dr I. Sunny Lee, Senior Lecturer in Event and Tourism Management, University of South Australia'This book provides a long overdue and much needed account of eventscapes. Graham Brown has produced a thoroughly researched review of the ideas and principles underpinning this complex concept. Brown uses a range of fascinating examples and his book will be appreciated by anyone wanting to learn more about event design, but also those with wider interests in place management and the experience economy.' Dr. Andrew Smith, School of Architecture and Cities, University of Westminster'The concept of eventscapes directs attention to the effects of the physical environment on the way events are experienced while revealing their impact on the places they occupy and the spaces they move through. The book assists understanding of event planning, design, experience and impacts by analysing eventscapes from diverse perspectives. It is a thought-provoking book which brings a much-needed critical edge to event studies. A major contribution!'Dr I. Sunny Lee, Senior Lecturer in Event and Tourism Management, University of South AustraliaTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Events 3. The study of scapes 4. Eventscapes 5. Transformations by design 6. transformations by light 7. Coclusion

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Book SynopsisThis handbook provides students with an essential understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to work in the tourism, hospitality and events industries. It offers reflective, reflexive and critical analysis on personal, academic and professional development. Not only looking at how to develop the skills, attributes and prospects for employment in these competitive industries, this handbook also focuses on what the employers in tourism, hospitality and events sectors require of graduate employees. Highly illustrated, the chapters contain think points and activities, and case studies are integrated throughout offering first hand advice from both employer and graduate perspectives. The first book to focus on skills and employability in tourism, hospitality and events, this is a must read for all students studying these fields. Trade Review'With over two decades' experience both working in and researching the tourism, hospitality and events industries, the author is pre-eminently qualified to produce this handbook. There are many other human resources and employment texts in the marketplace, but this carves itself a niche for its practical utility for students. Designed primarily as a companion to student learning, a secondary audience could well be leaders in the industry, inquisitive about the competencies and skills their new hires should possess.'Dr Richard Robinson, Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland, Australia'This text is unique in that it offers students from a wide range of tourism, hospitality, events and related disciplines an excellent insight into the academic and professional development that is required to underpin their education and for their lifelong learning. The text provides an excellent foundation for researchers in the critical area of professional development. I recommend this book to students, academics and management in the sector as an important, new and contemporary text.'Dr Susan Horner, Associate Professor, Plymouth University, UK'This is a much needed and valuable resource for both students and teachers of hospitality, tourism and events courses. Employability and work skills are essential for the future workforce and will ensure relevance for both the industry and the educational institutions that serve it.'Professor Nigel Hemmington, Pro Vice Chancellor Research Enterprise and International, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand'This textbook is an essential read for any student studying tourism, hospitality and events management. It offers useful, detailed and important chapters on academic and professional development, and will help any undergraduate preparing to study and work in these vibrant and diverse industries.'Emma Abson, Senior Lecturer, Sheffield Hallam University, UK'This is a welcome addition to the academic texts in the area of tourism, hospitality and events management. It is refreshing, topical and highly relevant to see a text that is aimed directly at students and also which guides and supports them in developing the necessary skills and attributes to work in today’s highly challenging and competitive tourism industry. Firth provides excellent insights into the demands of working within the industry, current trends and challenges, and a huge awareness of the skills and personal attributes graduates need. The text is well structured with clear LOs for each chapter and engaging activities, case studies and think points to guide the reader. The text is also extremely insightful and supportive for academics within universities who are working with employee engagement, work placements and developing student employability skills. If only a text like this had been available whilst I was studying and to guide me as a graduate in the field of tourism!'Dr Jane Ali-Knight, Professor in Festival and Event Management, Edinburgh Napier University, UKTable of ContentsPart One: Employability skills for tourism, hospitality and events management 1. Introduction to the textbook 2. Sector overviews 3. Graduate employment 4. Skills for tourism, hospitality and events employment 5. Text structure Part Two: Personal development 6. Personal development in tourism, hospitality and Events 7. Self-awareness 8. Relationship skills 9. Time management 10. Learning styles 11. Effective communication Part Three: Academic development strategies 12. Goals and targets 13. Finding academic articles 14. Reading academic texts 15. Academic writing 16. Secondary and primary sources 17. Motivating yourself 18. Group work and alternative assessments Part Four: Professional development 19. Leadership styles: evidencing reflective and reflexive thinking, learning and doing 20. Networking 21. Coaching and mentoring 22. Forms of employment experience 23. Career mapping

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Book SynopsisThis book provides the first systematic and accessible text for students of hospitality and the culinary arts that directly addresses how more sustainable restaurants and commercial food services can be achieved.Food systems receive growing attention because they link various sustainability dimensions. Restaurants are at the heart of these developments, and their decisions to purchase regional foods, or to prepare menus that are healthier and less environmentally problematic, have great influence on food production processes. This book is systematically designed around understanding the inputs and outputs of the commercial kitchen as well as what happens in the restaurant from the perspective of operators, staff and the consumer. The book considers different management approaches and further looks at the role of restaurants, chefs and staff in the wider community and the positive contributions that commercial kitchens can make to promoting sustainable food ways.Table of Contents1. Introduction: the advantages of a sustainable kitchen. 2. Where does our food come from? 3. Climate-friendly food. 4. Local foods. 5. Organic food. 6. Sustainable foods: the importance of standards and certification. 7. Purchasing strategies and supply chains. 8. Healthy and sustainable foods. 9. Menu marketing, portions and presentation. 10. Making the most of your food; nose-to-tail and leaf-to-root eating, and packaging. 11. Efficient restaurants and kitchens. 12. The intelligent kitchen: using management systems to promote sustainability. 13. Minimizing waste: technology and management. 14. Minimizing waste: behaviour. 15. The restaurant in the community. 16. Conclusions and futures: expanding the restaurants and foodservice sustainability menu

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Book SynopsisGoodreads Summer Romance Reading RecommendationBuzzfeed''s Most Anticipated LGBTQ Romances of 2022''Exactly the slow-burn, second-chance, friends-to-lovers romance I was craving'' ALI HAZELWOOD''The perfect holiday romance! . . . Move over, Stars Hollow. I''m moving to Fern Falls!'' LACIE WALDON''The holiday romance of my dreams! The sweetness of a Hallmark holiday movie, set in a town that rivals Schitt''s Creek, with plenty of steamy scenes to heat things up!'' FALON BALLARD''Wintry perfection, a cozy flannel blanket of a book that wraps its reader in the warmest hug'' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMONOffering a steamy, queer spin on the feel-good tropes Hallmark movie, this sweet, funny #OwnVoices rom-com is perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexandria Bellefleur!''Who doesn''t love a proper steamy holiday romance?!? Full of whimsical settings, humorous, cute, sexy and full of typical romance tropes

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Book SynopsisThe event industry is a robust economic force worldwide. It spans into many other important sectors like travel, tourism, hospitality, technology, media and communication, inter alia. In America, it is estimated that 18 million events are organised yearly, generating approximately $280 billion in spending and $66.8 billion in labour income (Event Industry Outlook 2016). Events showcase talent and are perhaps those moments when societies and communities group together to revive certain traditions and cultures, which are otherwise dormant. In other contexts, like the case of tourism, events create economic value for the hosting destination, which boosts the economy. In contrast to permanent attractions, an event has the potential to promote authenticity and hence, is increasingly tapped by marketers for the purpose of differentiation. For instance, destinations celebrate their unique culture and heritage through events which represent important milestones in their tourism history. Given their capacity to attract visitors and generate profit, tourism destinations are increasingly capitalising on events as a diversification strategy. This trend has undoubtedly precipitated popularity in event studies and hence the writing of this book. The landscape of the book covers a broad spectrum of research. The chapters explore the changing dimensions in the industry based on the following themes: - Event Management Trends and Policies - Events and Destination Image and Preference - Events and Education - Events, Attendees and Organisers In the present book, an attempt is made to cover a wide range of events (sport, cultural, festivals and weddings) and issues related to the organisation and management of these events (policies, terrorism, etc.). The chapters also provide solutions and strategies for the organisation of successful events (protocol, etc.). The book also offers an opportunity to understand attendees from a consumer behaviour point of view. More importantly, some chapters cover events from an education point of view by examining the question from both a Higher Education perspective (universities) and an event organiser angle (what is done to make people aware of sustainability). The editors have invited academics from Africa (Kenya, Algeria), South America (Argentina), Europe (England, Italy and Greece), and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi) to contribute thirteen chapters in the fields of their expertise. With its perfect combination of theoretical and practical issues, this book aims to share with readers the knowledge needed to professionally manage events in different fields. The latest trends including the key theories, concepts and case studies related to event management are presented in a manner that intellectually stimulates readers to get ready for an experiential learning journey. This book will enable readers to understand the impact of events on destination management organisations, explain the role of events in promoting international sport competitions, and understand the key issues in planning and designing collaborative partnerships in event management. Each chapter features a real-life case study to highlight key concepts and replace theoretical concepts with practical solutions to effectively approach the organisation of events, as well as preparing readers to tackle any challenges they might face in their future opportunities to manage events.

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Book SynopsisThis vital volume clearly explains cutting-edge theories and views on strategic management in applied management fundamentals in the hospitality and tourism industry. The author discusses the latest in strategic thinking and provides information on implementing models within specific contexts, such as culture and profit and nonprofit organizations. He also looks at the political, economic, social, and technological changes that significantly affect tourism and hospitality. The volume is distinguished by its thoughtful analysis and review of related hospitality case studies and the management approaches employed and sheds light on ever-the emerging management and operation issues in the tourism and hospitality sector.  The book employs an abundance of case studies that illustrate the concepts and models discussed, with examples from such heavyweights in the industry as Disney and Euro Disney, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Four Seasons, Holiday Inn, Marriot, Sofitel, Starwood Hotels, and more. Key features of the book include: Cutting-edge approach: Applies advanced and recent strategic management views to the tourism and hospitality field. Critical treatment: Provides critical discussions about whether and how strategic models/theories can be applied in the hospitality and tourism field. Sensitive to specific contexts: As the tourism and hospitality industry has become one of the largest industries worldwide, discusses how strategic management concepts can be applied in different cultures and profit and nonprofit tourism organizations. Extensive case studies: Provides supporting case studies related to the strategy content, context, and process from international industries such as Aer Lingus, Accor, Marriott and Ryanair. Organization of the book: Each of the chapters within the case study sections employs a thorough pedagogic structure consisting of a concise introduction, examples and case analysis, discussion points, exercises, and further reading.  This book is designed to provoke thought and debate about strategic management and myriad other issues. It will be valuable for students, academics, universities offering hospitality and tourism, and hospitality and tourism professionals.

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Book SynopsisA practical and inspiring guide to executing effective trade shows that attract and convert high quality leads into profitable sales. Organisations regularly waste vast amounts of money, time and effort attending the wrong shows, planning them poorly and failing to follow up, leading to an almost zero return on investment. The Exhibitionist gives exhibitors an end-to-end guide covering all aspects of best-practice trade show execution including budgeting, researching the right show, selecting and training staff and post show contact strategy amongst many other elements, to build the confidence and skills required for delivering more effective events. Through a series of three modules - planning, implementation and evaluation - The Exhibitionist guides readers through the linear process of delivering a commercially measurable trade show. This is a practical journey which alongside the theory uses case studies and examples to bring the key points to life. Rather than just giving readers the answer, The Exhibitionist provides the stimulus and inspiration to arrive at the right decisions for each organisation’s specific trade show needs. The Exhibitionist directs you through the minimum requirements to deliver an effective trade show but also discuss more advanced elements such as media management, speaker platforms and digital engagement that will enhance the basic delivery for more experienced exhibitors Trade Review"An incredible book full of absolute gold for anyone involved with or looking to get involved in trade shows.""I’m 1/2 way through this book and it is packed with so much amazing content. I’ve been exhibiting at shows for decades and I wish I had this bible years ago. I would have saved so much time and money and avoid tons of headaches. Thank you for Steve and Nichola for doing so much research and distilling down to edible parts.""The Exhibitionist sets the standard of how to get the most out of your companies trade show or exhibition activity. It provides an informed overview of the process of organising events right from how to make sure this is the right show for your company to how to measure your success post event leaving no stone unturned in-between. Steve and Nichola cover everything you would need to know was a first time exhibitor whilst providing best practice for those who aren't making the most of their opportunities. Regardless of the size of your company or how many times you have exhibited before I guarantee you will find value in using this book as the go to resource during event or exhibition planning. Also, I would highly recommend anybody that works with the events and exhibitions industry to take the time to give The Exhibitionist a read, it's overview of the who process will provide facinating insite allowing you to see the bigger picture and where you fit within it. Companies should keep a copy of this in their office and make sure anybody involved in the events process takes the time out to consume its contents before going anywhere near the event planning process." * Amazon *

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Book SynopsisHorses are perhaps the most common non-human animal to feature in planned events, but although there is considerable research on equestrian sport, there is virtually none on equestrian events. This book begins to address this gap, using the National Championships of the Icelandic Horse as an extended case study to explain in depth the process of managing an event, as well as the larger theoretical implications of events management. Drawing on diverse viewpoints and theoretical perspectives, the book draws wider comparisons to connect events management to larger themes in the social sciences, such as human-animal relations; nationalism; place branding; event impacts; event experience; and inclusion and exclusion. The book is a contribution to two fields. In relation to human-animal studies, it focuses on how the Icelandic horse breed is marketed and celebrated through top-tier competition; whereas from an events management perspective, it considers the role of the event in community building, the practical and theoretical aspects of running a sustainable equestrian event, and the issues that arise in multispecies event contexts. This book: - Uniquely draws together events management and human-animal studies. - Is formed from empirical research conducted by a multinational team of events management and tourism researchers. - Uses a single, extended case study to explore a range of themes and issues, both empirically and theoretically. A valuable resource for researchers of events management, human-animal studies and tourism, this book also provides an in-depth look at end-to-end events management for industry professionals.Table of Contents1: Introduction: Managing and Experiencing an Equestrian Event 1: THE MAKING OF AN EVENT 2: Event Communities 2A: FEIF, the International Federation of Icelandic Horse Associations. By Gunnar Sturluson and Gundula Sharman. 2B: The Event Community: the Icelandic Equestrian Association. By Lárus Ástmar Hannesson. 3: The Star of the Show: the Icelandic Horse. By Guðrún Stefánsdóttir and Víkingur Gunnarsson 2: MANAGING THE EVENT 4: Strategic Management of Horse-related Events: the Case of the National Championships of the Icelandic Horse (Landsmót) 1998-2008. By Runólfur Smári Steinþórsson and Hjörný Snorradóttir 5: Event Management and Organisation: the Execution of Landsmót, Reykjavík 2018. By Áskell Heiðar Ásgeirsson 6: Segmentation, Marketing, Venue Selection and Competitiveness of Events. By Ingibjörg Sigurðardóttir 3: EXPERIENCING THE EVENT 7: The Visitor Experience at a Horse Event. By Ingibjörg Sigurðardóttir and Anna Lilja Pétursdóttir 8: Volunteering at Landsmót: Gaining Knowledge and Experience. By Kari Jæger and Guðrún Helgadóttir 9A: Horse Welfare at Events. By Ingibjörg Sigurðardóttir 9B: Welfare Assessment of Icelandic Competition Horses. By Sigríður Björnsdóttir. 4: THE MEANINGS OF THE EVENT 10: Identity Construction in Relation to Niche Events: Images of Landsmót in Social Media. By Susanna Heldt Cassel 11: Multispecies Encounters in Events. By Katherine Dashper 5: EVENT IMPACTS AND LEGACIES 12: Economic Impact Analysis of Events: Landsmót 2016. By Tobias Heldt 13: Community Impacts of Events: Resident Expectations and Experiences. By Ingibjörg Sigurðardóttir 14: Event Legacies. By Guðrún Helgadóttir and Katherine Dashper 6: COMPARISONS AND CONCLUSIONS 15: Comparing Landsmót 2016 with Other Equestrian Events: the Case of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy. By Celine Vial and Eric Barget 16: Landsmót: a Short Documentary. By Ragnhildur Ásvaldsdóttir 17: Conclusions: Planning, Managing and Experiencing Equestrian Events. By Katherine Dashper, Guðrún Helgadóttir and Ingibjörg Sigurðardóttir

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Book SynopsisThis book comprehensively describes, explains, critiques and refines our current perspectives of event leveraging and, in so doing, provides an analytic account of the subject area as a whole, as it concerns the strategic pursuit of attaining and magnifying benefits that derive from events. Encompassing all events including sport, cultural and business, it also covers all kinds of benefits that can be leveraged and lead to sustainability through triple-bottom-line assessment. The book takes an interdisciplinary approach to cross boundaries and creates linkages among the parent disciplines (sport management; events, hospitality and tourism; leisure studies, parks and recreation) and general disciplines (management, marketing, sociology, anthropology, urban and regional planning). Written by an experienced author well-known in the field of event management and leveraging, this book: - Examines the art of event leveraging and contributes to the literature by refining pertinent theory. - Presents and explains theoretical models of event leveraging and emergent derivative frameworks. - Reveals major practices, issues and lessons from literature and case studies. - Integrates disciplinary applications of event leveraging to further refine the theoretical perspective through an interdisciplinary lens. - Develops a comprehensive outlook of event leveraging as a means to sustainability. Building a truly global and transdisciplinary framework, the author provides direction and possibilities that can lead to new forms of leveraging, making this an excellent resource for researchers, practitioners and students interested in event management and policy, sport management, recreation and leisure, and hospitality, tourism and festival management.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Foundational Grounds of Event Leveraging Chapter 2: Models and Practices Chapter 3: Issues and Challenges Chapter 4: Tenets of Cross-leveraging Chapter 5: Prospects and Avenues Chapter 6: Archetypes and Patterns

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Book SynopsisAlthough there is significant research on large events that take place within athletics, small-scale events are largely ignored, in part due to the lack of press that they generate. However, these events require planning and preparation in the same way that larger sporting events do. This disparity between the effort that goes into the event and the attention the event draws allows for a gap in strategy or information available to those planning smaller scale athletic events. Principles and Practices of Small-Scale Sport Event Management is a cutting-edge reference publication that examines the successful organization and planning of small-scale sporting events. Featuring a wide range of topics such as community engagement, event planning, and sports management, this book is ideal for event planners, sports managers, marketers, academicians, practitioners, industry professionals, researchers, event organizers/coordinators, and students.

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Book SynopsisElgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. Offering a unique collection of established and emerging perspectives on event management, this Research Agenda investigates contemporary themes and innovative methodologies. 10 chapters cover core topics in the current academic debate, exploring the development of event management from a management-oriented field into a multidisciplinary research area. Organised into three parts, the Research Agenda contains international contributions from academics across tourism, geography, management, psychology and sociology fields. Initially tackling events in society, the book moves on to look specifically at the consumer, and finally examines the event organization. Chapters recommend the integration of events in geographical and political contexts, suggesting research agendas for the future that focus on the spectator, the participant and, ultimately, the consumer. Critical reading for management and tourism scholars, this book offers key insights to developing topics in the field. Event practitioners and policy makers will also greatly benefit from reading this.Trade Review'A Research Agenda for Event Management is a new benchmark for illustrating how the subject area has matured into the mainstream of applied research. Students, practitioners and academics will all benefit from reading the various perspectives through which events are analysed, with Donald Getz's ''five challenges'' a notable highlight in showing us the way forward.' --Simon Shibli, Sheffield Hallam University, UK'What happens when the world's leading event management researchers collaborate to bring forth new knowledge? This book conclusively proves, through these great academic minds, that event research is growing stronger and as a result the events industry shall continue to grow from strength to strength.' --Joe Goldblatt, Queen Margaret University, ScotlandTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to a Research Agenda for Event Management Erik Lundberg, Tommy D. Andersson and John Armbrecht Part I Events in Society 2. Re-thinking Event Sustainability Judith Mair 3. The Past, Present and Future of Event Safety Research Morten Thanning Vendelø 4. Event Bidding: A Research Agenda for Major and Mega Sport Events David McGillivray, Daniel Turner and John Lauermann 5. Event Evaluation and Impact Assessment: Five Challenges Donald Getz Part II The Event Consumer 6. Re-thinking the Value of Events for event attendees: Emerging Themes from Psychology Eliza Kitchen and Sebastian Filep 7. Event Experience Research Directions Greg Richards 8. Managing Extraordinary Event Experiences: Understanding Consumer Immersion Lena Mossberg 9. Participant Events and the Active Event Consumer Tommy D. Andersson, John Armbrecht and Erik Lundberg Part III The Event Organisation 10. Revisiting and Advancing the Research Agenda for Event Volunteering Karen A. Smith, Leonie Lockstone-Binney and Kirsten Holmes 11. Knowledge Management in Event and Festival Organisations: Challenges and Future Directions Raphaela Stadler Index

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Book SynopsisThere is a dire need for a comprehensive pedagogical resource both on diverse approaches to teaching sports economics and the use of sports to teach broader principles of economic concepts. This book does exactly that. The contributions from leading scholars and teachers in both fields will help all instructors looking to raise their teaching game.The pedagogy in this book covers a wide array of active and engaged teaching techniques to demonstrate interesting ways to engage students and to get them excited about sports economics and economic concepts in general. Chapters cover topics such as legal case studies that impact North American leagues, discrimination and gender bias in sports economics and best practices for supervising undergraduate student research. The innovative approaches and methods presented are applicable to both small and large class sizes. Practical advice for designing field trip-, guest speaker-, and case-study-based classes, and techniques for using data-driven exercises, film and straightforward classroom experiments are included.This book will appeal to two primary audiences: undergraduate economics instructors and sports economics/management instructors. The teaching methods may be easily adapted to most economic classes, and the breadth of material provides instructors with assistance in creating course syllabi, outlining teaching plans, generating student interest, and increasing the efficacy of their pedagogy.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction to Teaching Sports Economics and Using Sports to Teach Economics xi Victor A. Matheson and Aju J. Fenn PART I USING SPORTS TO TEACH ECONOMICS 1 Integrating sports into economics teaching 2 John J. Siegfried and Allen R. Sanderson 2 Using sports-related empirical research to teach critical reading skills in intermediate microeconomics 34 Peter von Allmen 3 Using ESPN 30 for 30 to teach economics – revisited 49 Abdullah Al-Bahrani and Darshak Patel 4 Uncovering bias: using sports to teach about the economics of discrimination 65 Jill S. Harris 5 Supervising sports economics research 79 Brad R. Humphreys and Jane E. Ruseski PART II TEACHING SPORTS ECONOMICS 6 Using guest speakers and day trips to teach sports economics 94 Aju J. Fenn 7 Sports and the law: using court cases to teach sports economics 103 Victor A. Matheson 8 Making sports economics inclusive: why you aren’t teaching sports economics well if women are not part of your story 128 David Berri 9 Incorporating media into the sports economics curriculum 165 Jadrian Wooten PART III CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOR SPORTS ECONOMICS – MOVING AWAY FROM CHALK AND TALK 10 The jigsaw reading 181 Victor A. Matheson 11 Starting point bias and final offer arbitration: a classroom experiment 188 Victor A. Matheson 12 Randomness and the hot hand fallacy 195 Joshua Congdon-Hohman and Victor A. Matheson 13 This class is a Kahoot! Using Kahoot! to test student knowledge in class 200 Jadrian Wooten 14 Arbitration in the classroom: a classroom experiment to model MLB’s salary arbitration 208 Amber Brown 15 Measuring productivity in Major League Baseball 226 Stacey Brook 16 Teaching marginal revenue product using Moneyball 235 Dustin White and Jadrian Wooten 17 Economical sports economics classroom activities 241 Rodney Fort Index

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Book SynopsisPresenting a comprehensive and pragmatic view on challenges around sporting events, this timely Research Handbook examines the hosting of major sporting events and the impacts they can have on stakeholders. Looking beyond the host destination, it provides a wealth of conceptual analysis on the organisation and administration of such events, including the bidding process, planning, management, sponsorship issues, and marketing.Multidisciplinary in nature, this Research Handbook features contributions from eminent academics, offering insights into some of the largest international sporting events, and analysing their expected and actual outcomes. Adopting both short-run and long-run perspectives, contributors explore the diverse monetary and non-monetary impacts of major sporting events and how these can be shaped by a wide range of factors, including the cultures in which stakeholders live and operate.Outlining a nuanced range of international perspectives on major sporting events, this Research Handbook presents state-of-the-art research and will appeal to students and researchers across sports, economic sociology, social policy, and economics and finance. It will also serve as a valuable tool for sports managers, stakeholders, and practitioners interested in event hostship.Trade Review‘The Research Handbook on Major Sporting Events provides a current and broad international perspective on major sporting events. This informative Research Handbook includes contributions from researchers in a variety of disciplines from over 20 countries. In this ever-changing environment, it is a practical resource of new and relevant ideas for sport management scholars and students, sport industry practitioners, and sport enthusiasts.’ -- Karen Danylchuk, The University of Western Ontario, Canada‘This Research Handbook presents a compelling compilation of disciplinary perspectives from leading academics on major sporting events’ issues, debates and controversies. The diverse cohort of contributors from around the globe provide thought provoking evidence based research while at the same time challenging the reader to reflect and critique traditional ways of thinking about the impact major sporting events have on a wide array of stakeholders and communities.’ -- Tracy Taylor, RMIT University, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to the Research Handbook on Major Sporting Events 1 PART I THE BIDDING AND AWARDING PROCESS 1 Are major sporting events relocated from developed to emerging economies? 18 Wladimir Andreff 2 (Successful) bidding for mega-events: the case of the Olympics 34 Elias B. Leppert and Wolfgang Maennig 3 The urban future of the Winter Olympics 45 Jean-Loup Chappelet 4 The geopolitical economy of major sporting events – where business and management meets politics and geography 60 Nicholas Burton, Simon Chadwick, Paul Widdop and Alex Bond 5 Examining outcomes of sport mega-event bidding for national sports development – the case of Turkey’s bidding for the UEFA EURO 2024 74 Cem Tinaz and Tim Ströbel 6 How big is home advantage at the Olympic Games? 88 Carl Singleton, J. James Reade, Johan Rewilak and Dominik Schreyer 7 Support for major sport event bidding in New Zealand 104 Mel Johnston and Geoff Dickson 8 Auckland’s Auld Mug: the leveraging of major sports event tourism legacies 114 Richard Keith Wright and Chris Barron PART II PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (CHALLENGES) STAKEHOLDERS 9 Stakeholders in major sport events 135 Ryutaro Yamakita, Jordan T. Bakhsh and Milena M. Parent 10 Viewing a local organizing committee of a mega sporting event through the lens of an organization: analyzing performance in the context of organizational structure, design, and leadership 150 Rauf Mammadov 11 The diversity of international sports ecosystems and strategic and economic event models of international sports federations 166 Emmanuel Bayle and Josephine Clausen 12 Entrepreneurs and commercial ownership of sport events – the business development of Formula One 179 Harald Dolles and Karthik Raghunathan 13 Infront: a co-stakeowner of major sport events? 195 Therese Dille and Elsa Kristiansen 14 Sport sponsorship in the logic of value co-creation 207 Jan Schönberner, Stefan Walzel and Herbert Woratschek 15 Mega-event sports sponsorship in the United States 228 Kelly Evans and Stephen L. Shapiro 16 Understanding TV audiences for sports events 243 Daam Van Reeth 17 Mega sports event TV demand: synthesis and outlook 258 Payam Ansari and Dominik Schreyer 18 African continental sporting events and television: a difficult relationship to build 271 Gerard A. Akindes and Wadih Ishac 19 King of the flying hill: TV broadcasts of ski jumping events in Planica, Slovenia 285 Simon Ličen and Mateja Mir 20 Commonwealth Games – legacies and futures 300 Michael Linley VOLUNTEERS 21 Volunteers at mega and major events – a review 317 Berit Skirstad and Elsa Kristiansen 22 The role of volunteers at major events – creating a sustainable legacy of engagement and future opportunity 332 Joe Milner and Nicola McCullough FINANCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES 23 Packing and unpacking management control in major sport events 347 Per Ståle Knardal 24 Sporting infrastructure and urban environmental planning 362 Timothy Kellison 25 Environmental impacts of major sport events 373 Pamela Wicker and Tim F. Thormann 26 Sport at the climate crossroads: champions for climate or green-sportwashing? 386 Ricardo Simmonds and Roger Pielke Jr. 27 Mega-events and triple-baseline (un)sustainability 399 Sven Daniel Wolfe, David Gogishvili and Martin Müller 28 Event hosting at Vikersund Ski Jumping Center: stakeholder management and social sustainability 415 Elsa Kristiansen, Lasse Sonne and Therese Dille 29 Co-hosting major sporting events – an emerging trend 426 Stefan Walzel and Becca Leopkey MARKETING AND PROMOTION STRATEGIES 30 Major sport events and nation branding 440 Brendon Knott 31 An overview and analysis of sports mega-events as part of state soft power strategies 449 Jonathan Grix, Tom Bason, Louis Grix and Joonoh Brian Jeong 32 The international perception of major sport events: image, power and prestige? 461 Jan Haut 33 Sport nationalism in China: the origin, development trajectory, and trends after the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games 472 Jiaxuan Peng, Yi Zhang and Shintaro Sato 34 National pride effects of major sporting events 485 Michael Mutz and Markus Gerke 35 Why Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup matters 498 Youcef Bouandel and Mahfoud Amara 36 The FIFA 2022 Men’s World Cup: Transformations in Qatar 508 Umer Hussain and George B. Cunningham 37 Legal issues for mega sport events in the Middle East 521 Zachary R. Calo 38 Understanding tennis spectators’ behavior and the role of social media – cases from Qatar 529 Dalia A. Farrag, Othman Althawadi and Yara Zeyad Ali 39 Promoting major sport events in the Western Cape, South Africa 541 Kamilla Swart and Lyndon Bouah 40 Strategic impacts of non-mega-events on destination brands: a case study of the Cape Town Cycle Tour in Cape Town, South Africa 550 Janice Hemmonsbey RISK MANAGEMENT AND IRREGULARITIES 41 Large sporting events and public health and safety 563 J. James Reade 42 New era, new normal, new challenges: managing crises and disasters at major and mega sports events 579 Richard Shipway 43 Corruption in connection to major sport events 591 Joerg Koenigstorfer 44 Crime related to major sporting events 607 Ryan Bagwell, Wanda E. Leal and Alex R. Piquero 45 Doping and mega-events: the paradox of doping as a problem and a solution 618 Jan Ove Tangen, Bjørn Barland and Bieke Gils 46 Doping in elite sports: the athletes’ perspective 635 Kjetil Haugen and Harry Arne Solberg PART III IMPACT AND MEASUREMENTS 47 Economic impact analysis versus social cost-benefit analysis: the case of a large city running event 648 Michiel de Nooij and Peter Horsselenberg 48 The economics of the World Cup 663 Victor A. Matheson 49 Communities affected by the 2014 football World Cup in Porto Alegre, Brazil: local consequences of global events 678 Billy Graeff 50 The Olympic economy on the edge: can the Olympic Games survive its current financial model? 693 Andrew Zimbalist, Harry Arne Solberg and Rasmus K. Storm 51 Economic impacts of sub-mega sports events: a case study of the Ryder Cup 709 Girish Ramchandani, Richard Coleman and Chris Gratton 52 Participation legacy and international sport events hosted in Australia 724 Stephen Frawley and David Bond 53 A socioecological framework for leveraging sport events for youth sport 740 Georgia Teare and Marijke Taks 54 Mass participation effects of major sporting events: establishing a research frontier 758 Rasmus K. Storm and Jon Martin Denstadli 55 Legacy of sliding sports facilities 1924–2026 776 Hannah Campbell-Pegg, Holger Preuss and Maike Weitzmann 56 The importance of measuring the perceptions of local residents – two major international sporting events in Hungary 801 Tünde Máté, Attila Kajos and Zsolt Havran Index 816

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Book SynopsisFashion and tourism have common structures and similarities on many fronts. Both phenomena and their operations have been through their ‘mass’ cycles, currently seeking alternative ways of expression and development. Both industries are also important business sectors globally. Fashion and Tourism: Parallel Stories analyzes the convergences between fashion and tourism from an academic perspective. It investigates the existing linkages between these industries, as well as how the two synergistically impact each other through real-world case studies and examples. The central hypothesis is that these two modern ‘collaborative’ phenomena have been reciprocally influenced for over 200 years. Each industry is a major indicator of economic and political systems, cultures, values, and imaginaries. Their parallel analysis allows the reader to better understand not only what one owes to the other, but significantly, how their parallel actions shape and reflect contemporary societies globally.Trade ReviewIn this publication, the convergence of fashion and tourism is explored from an academic perspective, shedding light on the intricate linkages and reciprocal influences between these two vibrant industries. By delving into their shared history spanning over two centuries, the different authors present a compelling hypothesis that unveils the profound impact they have had on each other. Through parallel analysis in the different chapters, readers gain a deeper understanding of the symbiotic relationship between fashion and tourism, and how their collaborative actions shape and reflect contemporary societies worldwide. This insightful work is a must-read for anyone seeking a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic interplay between these global influential forces. -- Eduardo Santander, PhD, Executive Director, European Travel CommissionThe topics of fashion and tourism have many traits in common. The academic world has yet studied them mostly separately. The important contribution of this volume lies in its ability to show their joint effect on social life. Both fashion and tourism seek to sell dreams and both rely on brand image in order to gain recognition and attract the attention of consumers. The 'parallel stories' that are carefully told in this volume constitute a significant understanding of how two big industries have shaped our taste and behavior for the last two centuries. -- Paula von Wachenfeldt, PhD, Associate Professor in Fashion Studies, Stockholm UniversityTable of ContentsIntroductive section Chapter 1. Tourism and Fashion: Parallel Stories of Two “Dream Marvels”; Maria Gravari-Barbas and Nadzeya Sabatini Part 1. ‘Dressed for Tourism’ Chapter 2. Inventing the Summer: Evolution of Swimsuit in the 20th Century; Claudio Visentin Chapter 3. Linking Fashion and Tourism: From Body to Clothing and Lifestyle; Nadzeya Sabatini and Lorenzo Cantoni Chapter 4. Tourism & Fashion Influencers: Comparison of Visual Practices; Ulrike Gretzel Part 2. Fashion(able) destinations Chapter 5. Fashion and Tourism: Between Promotion and Integration; Gianluigi Di Giangirolamo Chapter 6. Fashion Heritage Destinations: The Twist of Tradition in Modernity; Puspita Ayu Permatasari, Faruq Ibnul Haqi, Fitri Utami Ningrum, and Triana Rosalina Dewi Chapter 7.When Tourism and Fashion Co-Create: Narratives from Greece; Eirini Vlassi, Georgios A. Deirmentzoglou, Konstantina K. Agoraki, and Andreas Papatheodorou Chapter 8. From Imaginaries to Synergies: Christian Dior Cruise Collections; Sandra Krim Part 3. Fashion, Tourism and the city Chapter 9. Parisian Department Stores and Fashion Tourism; Sophie Kurkdjian Chapter 10. On a Grand Shopping Spree; Erina Cavalli Chapter 11. Affluent Tourists: Luxury Consumption in Milan; Mario Paris Chapter 12. The City Wears Prada: Urban Transformation and Cultural Tourism; Sandra Biondo Chapter 13. Fashioning Urban Margins through Culture-Led Regeneration; Sandra Biondo Chapter 14. Fashion and Tourism Go Off-The-Beaten Tracks; Maria Gravari-Barbas Conclusive section Chapter 15. The Future of Fashion Hype And Drops: Collaboration, Events, and Destination Experiences; Daniel William Mackenzie Wright

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Book SynopsisInfants and young adults represent the future of the events industry. Yet, until now, there has been little research in this important and growing sector. Events Management for the Infant and Youth Market takes a comprehensive look at the unique challenges posed for planning and delivering events for young people. Bringing together practitioners and academics in unparalleled partnership, ground-breaking research is presented on event design and type in Europe, America, Asia, and Australia. The focus is on real-world application of ideas formed from empirical data. Topics include: the ‘greening’ of events, factors affecting attendance, satisfaction, and the loyalty of customers, plus a detailed cross-section and analysis of stakeholders. Four types of events are covered, business, family, sports, and cultural. The scale of events encompass local community gatherings, business events, and private functions. Practical guidelines are given for the planning and delivering of these events successfully for infants and young adults. This is the future of events, as seen by leading experts and professionals.Trade ReviewThis book is a welcome contribution to the literature, placing of children at the heart of events management. In so doing, it offers different perspectives which all value children in their own right as active participants. The practical advice is valuable for organisers who are committed to offering children safe and enjoyable experiences at events, which have the potential to create long-lasting memories to cherish for years to come. -- Kate Adams, Professor of Education, Leeds Trinity University, UKThis book addresses a significant and under-researched topic in events management. Events for children, and events where children are an important part of the audience, are yet to be comprehensively studied by events researchers, despite their evidently pivotal role in the lives of many people. This collection provides a number of different perspectives on this topic, developed from research in diverse event contexts including community events, tourism experiences, sports events, parties and camping, as well as through the lens of event venue management. This book will become an essential reference point for future research in this emerging field. It will be useful not just for researchers and students seeking to understand the relationship between events and children, but also to practitioners looking to develop and manage events where children are involved. -- James Kennell, Reader in Events and Hospitality, University of Surrey, UKTable of ContentsIntroduction. Introduction; Hugues Seraphin PART I. Events for Infants and Young Adults: Theoretical Frameworks Chapter 1. Children’s Engagement in Event Tourism: A Conceptual Framework; Zohre Mohammadi and Fatemeh Fehrest Chapter 2. Childhood Family Events, Memories, Nostalgia and Sustainability Discourse: Conceptual and Theoretical Perspectives; Shem Wambugu Maingi and Vanessa, G.B. Gowreesunkur Chapter 3. Marketing Sustainable Events for Children; Marco Paulo Martins, Ricardo Jorge da Costa Guerra, Lara Marisa Gonçalves Dos Santos, and Luísa Margarida Barata Lopes PART II. A Youth and Childism Perspective of Events Chapter 4. University Sustainability Career Information Events for Future Leaders; Karen Cripps Chapter 5. How Children Experience Major Sports Events: Narratives of the Mediterranean Games Oran, Algeria 2022; Yasmine Ait-Challal, Souad Djedi- Birady, Faouzi Ghidouche, and Kamila Ait-Yahia Ghidouche Chapter 6. The Agency of Children and Young People in Sustainability Transitions Eco-spiritual Events on Hare Krishna Eco-farms in Europe; Tamas Lestar and Giuseppe Pellegrini-Masini Chapter 7. Turning Winchester (UK) into an Eventful Children City: Investigating the Creation of a Webtoon Festival; Charlie Mansfield and Hugues Seraphin PART III. Planning and Delivering Events: A Practical Guideline Chapter 8. 7 Steps to the Perfect Children’s Event; Chris Powell Chapter 9. Venue Considerations when Planning Child Centric Events; Emma Delaney Chapter 10. Sports Events and Children: ReesLeisure Management Approach; Abi Knapton PART IV. Case Studies Chapter 11. Children at Weddings: How to manage Parents and Children before, during and after the Wedding; Marie Haverly Chapter 12. Creating Unique Workshops and Events for Children: The Case of Birdhouse Studio; Sarah Green Chapter 13. Organising Events with Children with Disabilities at ANPRAS (Mauritius): Insights and Implications; Vanessa, G.B. Gowreesunkar and Shem Wambugu Maingi Chapter 14. A Kids TEDx? Handing over the Microphone to Children to bring us all Inspiration, Learning and Wonder; Jan Carlyle Conclusion. Conclusion; Hugues Seraphin

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Book SynopsisElgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.Exploring the social, economic and environmental impacts of events on people, places and communities, this timely Research Agenda highlights the links between theory and practice in event impacts research. Top scholars critically assess events, looking at who benefits from hosting them, and focusing on issues surrounding sustainability, the need to define legacies, and the need to extend regeneration efforts to secure economic and socially sustainable futures.The Research Agenda first outlines key theories and concepts in the field, addressing the three impacts recognized in triple bottom line considerations of sustainability. Chapters then move to analyse a range of types and scales of event, including: conventions and business events, sports tourism, cultural and religious events, intangible cultural heritage, and events in rural locations. This forward-looking Research Agenda further analyses event hosting in emerging economy nations, disability access and inclusion, climate change and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.Covering a broad range of types, scales and settings of events, this will be a crucial read for event studies and event management scholars. The critical insights to practical impacts of events will also be beneficial for policy-makers and event practitioners.Trade Review‘Events and events research face change and challenge as never before. From climate change and cultural heritage to disability, inclusion and place-making, this stimulating and timely book captures their multifaceted nature, using a rich array of case studies to explore potential and risk, offering directions for research, policy and practice.’ -- Julie Clark, University of the West of Scotland, UK‘Event owners and organisers are under increasing pressure to justify the events they stage. This book provides a timely and substantive contribution toward analysing and evaluating the social, economic and environments implications of planning and delivering events, and most importantly how to enhance their contribution to society and mitigate associated risks.’ -- Mike Duignan, University of Surrey, UK‘This timely collection includes valuable insights from across the domain of event studies with contributions from a rich diversity of emerging and senior scholars. The need to move beyond economic impacts is refreshing with contemporary themes of disability, access and inclusion, climate change, and the cultural legacies of events all significant and impactful.’ -- Alan Fyall, University of Central Florida, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface xvii 1 An introduction to A Research Agenda for Event Impacts 1 Nicholas Wise PART I ASSESSING EVENT IMPACTS 2 Economic impacts of events 19 Larry Dwyer 3 Environmental impacts of events 41 Kelly Maguire 4 Social impacts of events 63 Nicholas Wise, Susanne Gellweiler, and Enqing Tian PART II RESEARCH THEMES AND CASE EXAMPLES 5 Convention events 85 Jeeyeon Jeannie Hahm 6 Sports tourism and event impacts 97 Marko Perić, Jelena Đurkin Badurina, and Nicholas Wise 7 Religious events and commercialization 107 Flávia Ulian and Angela Fileno da Silva 8 Events and intangible cultural heritage 117 Takamitsu Jimura 9 Transformational atmospheres of international sporting events 129 Jada Lindblom 10 Rural events and social development 141 Lucia Aquilino 11 Local Authority planning, sustainability, and event governance 153 Kelly Maguire 12 The impact of events on place branding 169 Waldemar Cudny 13 Mega-event trends and impacts 181 Tara Fitzgerald and Brij Maharaj 14 Postponement of events 193 Alexander Bond, Daniel Parnell, and Jan Andre Lee Ludvigsen 15 Disability, access, and inclusion 203 Erin Pearson and Laura Misener 16 Events and climate change 215 Judith Mair PART III GOING FORWARD 17 Evaluating cultural legacy: From policy to engaged research 229 Rafaela Neiva Ganga 18 A research synthesis of organizational forms for events legacy delivery 249 Kylie Wasser, Landy Di Lu, and Laura Misener 19 Concluding remarks and event impacts going forward 271 Kelly Maguire Index 279

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the roles that control, abuse, bullying and family violence can play within the tourism system. While it is generally understood that such behaviours are significant issues in society, the correlation between these types of behaviour and tourism has not been assessed in scholarly circles. The volume sets out to explain each of these behaviours within tourism industries using autoethnography as its method. This book reveals the heightened risk of family violence during family events, sporting events and in the tourism system, and explains that risks continue and can even increase after separating from a perpetrator of family violence. This is an important and under-researched area in the tourism and events literature and will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in these fields, as well as family violence, social work, health and law. You can see the author's blog post about her work here: https://channelviewpublications.wordpress.com/2023/03/22/the-dark-side-of-family-tourism/Trade ReviewThis is a deeply personal and haunting account of the effects of family violence in tourism. It provides much needed insights, taking a child-centric approach, into the underbelly of the tourism industry. A must read for any researcher trying to shatter the illusion of the benign nature of tourism and happy family holidays. * Heike Schänzel, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand *This highly original study looks at the rarely examined impact of marital pathology on family tourist behaviour. The author vividly narrates how it felt on a daily basis to live under the same roof as a violent man, and the game-playing intimidation he put on her movements, particularly during holidays. * Tony Seaton, University of Luton, UK *This book outlines how bullying, control, abuse and family violence can impact the tourism system. This is especially important for tourism managers to have awareness of so that proper systems can be considered to support staff who might be facing any of these issues. * Alastair M. Morrison, University of Greenwich, UK *Table of ContentsTables and Figures Acknowledgements Overview Overture Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The Tourism System Chapter 3: Control, Abuse and Family Violence Chapter 4: Tourism Industries Chapter 5: Employment Law Impacts on Tourism Industries Chapter 6: Abuse and Bullying in Tourism Industries Chapter 7: Family Violence Spikes around Major Events Chapter 8: Family Violence at the Tourism Destination Chapter 9: Equal Shared Parental Responsibility Chapter 10: Journeys on Transit Routes with Family Violence Chapter 11: The Tourism Generating Region: Living with Abuse Chapter 12: The Tourist Chapter 13: Family Violence and Visiting Friends and Relatives Travel Chapter 14: The Great Escape Chapter 15: Conclusion Epilogue References Index

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