Books in the Events Management Theory and Methods series

This is the first textbook and reference work on evaluation intended for event management and event tourism. Drawing upon generic evaluation theory and methods, event and tourism research and real-world experiences, it provides concepts and tools for a comprehensive evaluation system and the implementation of evaluation projects.

Event Impact Assessment is the first text to develop professionalism for IA and evaluation in these applied management fields. It positions impact assessment within sustainability and responsibility paradigms and recommend goals, methods and measures for planning, evaluation and impact assessment pertaining to events and tourism.

A concise introduction to portfolio theory and methods for use in event management and event tourism. Divided into 2 parts of `Theory' and `Practice' it explains why it is important in event studies and management, and then shows how related methods can be used and adapted using real world international case studies.

This text provides a unique lens for studying event project management in the era of sustainability, digital transformation, smart cities and rapid development in technology. It discusses and explains how to manage events utilising the sustainable project management model adapted to the specific context of event management.