Encyclopedia of Event Management and Event Tourism
Vassilios Ziakas, Donald Getz
ISBN: 9781917433594 HBK; 9781917433600 eBook PDF; 9781917433617 eBook EPUB
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The Encyclopedia of Event Management and Event Tourism marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of event studies; a field still in its formative stages. Fragmented by the sheer diversity of event types, disciplinary interests and theoretical frameworks, the study of events has long lacked a cohesive foundation. This ground-breaking volume offers an integrative and inclusive solution - consolidating state-of-the-art knowledge to establish a sustainable, comprehensive approach to the subject.
Led by an international team of expert Subject Editors, the Encyclopedia is structured across six key thematic areas:
This comprehensive reference brings together critical ideas, theories, and practices that have shaped the events domain, with the primary aim of defining its ontology and mapping its interdisciplinary foundations. It provides a robust catalogue of key terms and topics, unveils existing knowledge gaps, and helps shape future research agendas. With contributions from scholars and experts across the globe, this volume not only maps the current landscape of event studies but also identifies emerging knowledge gaps, setting the agenda for future research. It offers accessible entries ranging from short definitions to in-depth overviews, ensuring both clarity and academic rigour.
Vast in scope and consistent in style, the Encyclopedia of Event Management and Event Tourism is an essential reference for researchers, practitioners, and students alike - laying the ontological and epistemological groundwork for the continued growth and study of event management and tourism.
Led by an international team of expert Subject Editors, the Encyclopedia is structured across six key thematic areas:
- Anthropo-Social Perspectives (Thomas Fletcher, Leeds Beckett University, UK)
- Strategic Planning & Management (Alana Thomson, Newcastle University, Australia)
- Marketing & Operations (Barbara Mazza, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy)
- Workforce, Risk Management & Legal Issues (William O’Toole, International Events Development Specialist, Australia)
- Policy, Politics & Economics (Nicholas Wise, Arizona State University, USA)
- Event Tourism (Donald Getz, University of Calgary, Canada)
- Research Philosophies and Epistemologies (Vassilios Ziakas, Leisure Insights Consultancy, Leeds, UK & Donald Getz, University of Calgary, Canada)
This comprehensive reference brings together critical ideas, theories, and practices that have shaped the events domain, with the primary aim of defining its ontology and mapping its interdisciplinary foundations. It provides a robust catalogue of key terms and topics, unveils existing knowledge gaps, and helps shape future research agendas. With contributions from scholars and experts across the globe, this volume not only maps the current landscape of event studies but also identifies emerging knowledge gaps, setting the agenda for future research. It offers accessible entries ranging from short definitions to in-depth overviews, ensuring both clarity and academic rigour.
Vast in scope and consistent in style, the Encyclopedia of Event Management and Event Tourism is an essential reference for researchers, practitioners, and students alike - laying the ontological and epistemological groundwork for the continued growth and study of event management and tourism.
Part of the Event Management Theory and Methods Series. This series examines the extent to which mainstream theory is being employed to develop event-specific theory, and to influence the very core practices of event management and event tourism. They introduce the theory, show how it is being used in the events sector through a literature review, incorporate examples and case studies written by researchers and/or practitioners, and contain methods that can be used effectively in the real world.
With online resource material, this mix-and-match collection is ideal for lecturers who need theoretical foundations and case studies for their classes, by students in need of reference works, by professionals wanting increased understanding alongside practical methods, and by agencies or associations that want their members and stakeholders to have access to a library of valuable resources. Series editors: Donald Getz PhD., Professor Emeritus, University of Calgary, Canada and Vassilios Ziakas, Principal, Leisure Insights Consultancy, Leeds, UK
With online resource material, this mix-and-match collection is ideal for lecturers who need theoretical foundations and case studies for their classes, by students in need of reference works, by professionals wanting increased understanding alongside practical methods, and by agencies or associations that want their members and stakeholders to have access to a library of valuable resources. Series editors: Donald Getz PhD., Professor Emeritus, University of Calgary, Canada and Vassilios Ziakas, Principal, Leisure Insights Consultancy, Leeds, UK
About the authors
Vassilios Ziakas PhD is currently Principal, Leisure Insights Consultancy, Leeds, UK. Widely published, his research cuts across sport and leisure policy with emphasis on strategic planning, community development and sustainability. His most well-known work is on conceptualizing event portfolios as a means for multipurpose development. Along these lines, his research explores linkages among the sectors of sport, recreation, leisure, events, tourism and culture.Donald Getz PhD is Professor Emeritus, the University of Calgary, Canada, where he was teaching and researching within the Haskayne Business School from 1991 through 2010. He is a leading international tourism and event-studies scholar and was co-founder of the research journal Event Studies in 1993. He has authored or co-authored well over 100 refereed journal articles and a number of bestselling books.
