Tourism is entering a new era in which success can no longer be measured by visitor numbers alone. Overtourism, seasonality, market instability, climate adaptation, housing pressures and the loss of authenticity are challenging destinations to balance economic opportunity with the wellbeing of the communities that host visitors.

The first text to fully explore the issue of ownership and governance of international events. Presents cases from sports as well as non-sports events, in addition to general principles regarding ownership and governance based on historical, legal and managerial considerations.