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    This document provides an overview of key concepts for event management. It defines special events as unique moments celebrated with ceremony or ritual. Event managers are responsible for ensuring events run smoothly and minimize risks. Events have specific characteristics - they typically occur over short time spans, carry financial and safety risks, and require organized, flexible team management. The document also notes the diversity of event types but does not provide examples. Assessment will consist of group projects, in-class exercises and an examination.

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    This document provides an overview of key concepts for event management. It defines special events as unique moments celebrated with ceremony or ritual. Event managers are responsible for ensuring events run smoothly and minimize risks. Events have specific characteristics - they typically occur over short time spans, carry financial and safety risks, and require organized, flexible team management. The document also notes the diversity of event types but does not provide examples. Assessment will consist of group projects, in-class exercises and an examination.

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    This document provides an overview of key concepts for event management. It defines special events as unique moments celebrated with ceremony or ritual. Event managers are responsible for ensuring events run smoothly and minimize risks. Events have specific characteristics - they typically occur over short time spans, carry financial and safety risks, and require organized, flexible team management. The document also notes the diversity of event types but does not provide examples. Assessment will consist of group projects, in-class exercises and an examination.

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    Develop and Update Event Industry Knowledge : Contact

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    Structure and Operation Lecture 1

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    Van Der Wagen, L., (2005) Event Management, Second Edition, Pearson Hospitality Press Watt D.C., (1998) Event Management in Leisure and Tourism, Addison Wesley Longman Limited Walker, J., (2010) Introduction to Hospitality Management, Third Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall Walker, J., (2009) Introduction to Hospitality, Fifth Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall

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    Module Outlines

    Assessment
    Tasks Group project (Report and Presentation) In-class exercises/ discussion Examination Weighting 40% 40% 20%

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    Introduction
    Event manager need to ensure the smooth running of the event, to minimise the risk and to maximise the enjoyment of the event audience

    Introduction
    Event manager carries overall responsibility for ensuring that the event is a success

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    Definition
    Special events as a unique moment in time celebrated with ceremony and ritual to satisfy specific needs

    Definition
    A special event is a one-time or infrequently occurring event outside normal programs or activities of the sponsoring or organizing body

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    Definition
    To the customer or guest, a special event is an opportunity for a leisure, social or cultural experience outside the normal range of choices of beyond everyday experience
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    Characteristic
    They are often once in a lifetime experiences for the participants They are generally expensive to stage They usually take place over a short time span
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    Characteristic
    They usually take place over a short time span They generally take place once only

    Characteristic
    They carry a high level of risk, including financial risk and safety risk There is often a lot at stake for those involved, including event management team
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    Characteristic
    There is often a lot at stake for those involved, including event management team Task management and people management Team with clearly defined responsibilities Team need to be organized and flexible
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    Characteristic
    There is often a lot at stake for those involved, including event management team Event can be unpredictable and do require quick thinking Decision-making and first-class analytical skills are important for event manager
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    A variety of events
    Events are extremely diverse and treat every event as different Each event has own characteristic and requirements to be met
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    A variety of events
    Types of event ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

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    A variety of events
    Types of event ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

    A variety of events
    Types of event ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

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    A variety of events
    Types of event ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

    A variety of events
    Types of event ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

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