This upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate textbook will help students understand how to plan, design and deliver events in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sustainability in Events Management looks at:
- Planning an event with consideration to the triple bottom line (TBL) of people, planet and profit across all facets from selecting a venue to hiring caters
- Delivering and evaluating the event to ensure sustainability objectives are met and improved upon for future events, including measuring long-term impacts
- The broader issues impacting sustainability, including social and economic factors
With in-text learning features including learning outcomes, reflective questions and a glossary of key terms, this textbook will allow students to plan and deliver successful events with regards to the TBL. Real-world examples are featured from a variety of mega and local events including the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Hong Kong's Bun Festival.