International Perspectives of Festivals and Events (Advances in Tourism Research) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0080451004 ISBN 13: 9780080451008

Publisher: Routledge, 2008

Synopsis

International Perspectives of Festivals and Events addresses contemporary issues concerning the potential of festivals and events to produce economic, social, cultural and community benefits. Incorporating a range of international perspectives, the book provides the reader with a global look at current trends and topics, which have until now, been underrepresented by current literature.

International Perspectives of Festivals and Events includes a broad range of research, case studies and examples from well-known scholars in the field to form a unified volume that informs the reader of the current status of festivals and events around the world. In a fast-moving industry where new theory and practice is implemented rapidly, this is essential reading for any advanced student or researcher in festivals and events.

* Provides a contemporary look at the current issues in the field
* Expertly edited and contributed to by an international group of subject specialists
* Advances and emphasises the interrelationship of multidisciplinary academic approaches, contexts and research methodologies in festivals and events

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About the Author

Alan is Reader in Tourism Management in the International Centre for Tourism & Hospitality Research, and Head of Research for the School of Services Management at Bournemouth University, UK. Alan has published widely with his areas of expertise spanning the management of attractions, heritage tourism and destination management. Alan has co-edited Managing Visitor Attractions: New Directions (2003) published by Butterworth Heinemann, while he has co-authored Tourism Marketing: A Collaborative Approach (2005) and the third edition of Tourism Principles and Practice (2005) published by Channel View and Prentice Hall respectively. Alan has recently completed a number of projects for external clients in the South West of England exploring suitable structures for emerging Destination Management Organisations and has conducted work in the Caribbean and Southern Africa for the Commonwealth Secretariat.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0080451004
• ISBN 13: 9780080451008
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 324
• Editor: Ali-Knight Jane, Fyall Alan, Robertson Martin, Ladkin Adele