{"product_id":"9780730369400","title":"Festival \u0026 Special Event Management, Essentials Edition","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFestival \u0026amp; Special Event Management, Essentials Edition\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJohnny Allen | Robert Harris | Leo Jago\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Industries \/ Hospitality, Travel \u0026amp; Tourism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAllen’s \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFestival and Special Event Management, Essentials Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e serves as a concise yet comprehensive, step-by-step handbook for modern event management. This \u003ci\u003eEssentials\u003c\/i\u003e edition gives students contemporary lessons and insights that they can relate to. It brings theory to life through copious practical examples, illustrative diagrams and unique case studies demonstrating best practices and pitfalls. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Industry experts from across APAC’s event planning sector have contributed content to key contemporary topics including sustainability, risk management, project management and strategic alignment to client goals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This edition also features Wiley’s \u003ci\u003eFuture Student Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, a unique tool which provides expert and practical advice on career preparedness making for more future-ready graduates.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohnny Allen\u003c\/b\u003e was the Foundation Director of the Australian Centre for Event Management (ACEM) at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) from 1999 until 2013, where he taught in the Event Management Program and conducted a series of International Event Management Conferences. Prior to this he was the Foundation Special Event Manager for Tourism NSW from 1996 to 1998, and Event Manager for the Darling Harbour Authority from 1989 to 1996. Johnny has had an extensive career in event management and planning, and is the recipient of an Order of Australia Award for his services to the event industry and event education, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Australian Event Awards. He now semiretired but continues his involvement in the events field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Rob Harris\u003c\/b\u003e has over 25 years’ experience in event management research, education and training, including 15 years as the Director of the Australian Centre for Event Management, University of Technology, Sydney. Upon leaving his university position in 2017 he established Event Training Australia as a vehicle through which to continue his work in the field of event management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeo Jago\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor in Events at Griffith University and an Emeritus Professor at the University of Surrey in the UK. Over the last 20 years, Leo has been Director of research centres in Australia and the UK including as the inaugural Chief Economist and General Manager of Tourism Research Australia. The focus of his research agenda has been the evaluation of events particularly from economic and social perspectives. He was awarded an OAM in 2016 for contributions to education and the tourism industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 May 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780730369400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e432\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315754037388,"sku":"9780730369400","price":113.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780730369400.jpg?v=1780183733","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780730369400","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}