TY - BOOK AU - Shone, Anton AU - Parry, Bryn TI - Successful event management: a practical handbook SN - 978-81-315-0413-0 U1 - 658 PY - 2004/// CY - New Delhi PB - Cengage Learning India Private Limited KW - Event Management KW - Planning N1 - . The events business -- 1. An introduction to events -- 2. The market demand for events -- 3. The events business: supply and suppliers -- 4. Social, economic, political and developmental implications -- II. Managing events -- 5. Making a start -- 6. Events planning -- 7. Financial management and the budget -- 8. The event: venue-finding, logistics, and ambiance -- 9. Marketing and public relations for events -- 10. Managing the event as a project -- 11. The organization manager and the team: during the event -- 12. Close-down, evaluation, and legacies; 2453 N2 - "This is the essential guide for anyone who needs to know how to organize a special event - a festival, a celebration party, a media launch or an annual fete. The book contains: a clear, step-by-step guide including planning, budgeting, marketing and organization; a wide range of informative case studies from around Europe, including suggested websites and sources of reference material to consult; a set of useful planning forms to assist those new to events organization; and a glossary, together with a directory of organizations which can give further advice." "The authors' combination of industry experience, expertise and a lively approach makes this an ideal book for students of Events Management and related subjects, as well as providing a valuable handbook for those new to organizing events, plus current practitioners who need to ensure everything runs smoothly." ER -