Facility and Event Management: Applications in Sport

Book excerpt: Sports stadiums are becoming bigger, louder, and more exciting. With so many people in one area, it takes quite a bit of planning and work to pull off an event successfully. This is where facility and event management comes in. Perfect for both undergraduate and graduate level courses, Facility and Event Management covers everything from the history of sport facilities, to the construction of new stadiums, to customer service, and booking events. Available in print and eBook editions, Facility and Event Management by Jeffrey Petersen, Larry Judge, and John Miller: Is written by authors with experience! Petersen, Judge, and Miller bring a combined 63 years of teaching experience and 32 years working in the field. Provides a balanced approach between the theoretical and research-based approaches of academia and the pragmatic best practices of professionals in the field. Is Student Friendly! Each Chapter includes objectives, key terms / acronyms, discussion questions, case studies / scenarios to reinforce and assess concepts presented. Is Practical! The text contains Practitioner Spotlights, Technology & Innovation Spotlights, and Management in Action vignettes that connect theoretical concepts to practical, real-life applications. Is Easy to Adopt! PowerPoint slide decks, test banks, case studies, and even a sample syllabus are provided to adopters.