Professional event co-ordination is the process through which planning, budgeting and development come together to create successful events.

Managing events such as conventions, expositions, fairs, meetings,trade shows, and special occasions necessitates a unique vocabularythat allows the professional to communicate to the differentconstituencies within this field in a clear way. An ideal referenceguide for students, event professionals, including caterers;planners for meetings, parties, weddings, corporate events,festivals, sporting events, conventions, or trade shows; hotel andfood & beverage managers.

A fully updated guide to the state-of-the-art guidelines, strategies, and new technologies in modern event planning A must-have resource for every event planner, manager, caterer, and student, this in-depth guide covers all aspects of the event planning process. Written by expert event manager Julia Rutherford Silvers, the book outlines the tools and strategies to effectively procure, organize, implement, and monitor all the products, vendors, and services needed to bring an event to life. Enhanced throughout with useful checklists, tables, and sample forms, the book includes chapters on everything from Developing the Event Site and Providing the Event Infrastructure to Ancillary Programs, Food and Beverage Operations, and Vendors and Volunteers. The practical information is supplemented throughout the book by "On-Site Insights" featuring real-world examples from successful event planners, as well as chapter objectives, discussion questions, and exercises in professional event coordination to help readers build key skills and test their knowledge. From weddings to corporate conferences and from intimate events to huge festivals, Professional Event Coordination is a versatile guide to planning events of all kinds.

This unique text offers a comprehensive study of the special events field, which is burgeoning over into many management sub-fields. Widely varied types of events are spawning a demand for new and innovative thinking and definitive management styles, and Goldblatt paints a clear perspective on how the industry has developed and keeps an ear to the ground as to the future picture. Real-life case studies ("war stories"), carefully interwoven into the text to strengthen and expand concepts, are followed by a concise author's comment called "lesson learned". The progression of each chapter is guided by highlighted boxes, clearly illustrated figures, and color photographs (lending clarity and inspiration in a field where presentation is key). A summary section at the end of each chapter reemphasizes critical points and provides the reader with an invaluable "big picture" perspective.

THE WILEY EVENT MANAGEMENT SERIES From the foremost authority on event management The only comprehensive guide to the research, design, coordination, evaluation, and marketing of all types of special events The future is bright for event managers equipped with the essential training and skills required to research, plan, schedule, organize, and market special events anywhere in the world. In this Third Edition of his definitive guide to the profession, Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP, imparts the logistical know-how and the theoretical understanding needed to take advantage of the countless opportunities in this rapidly growing field. From developing the event vision to managing vendor contracts, from event advertising to the latest in event management technology, Dr. Goldblatt provides authoritative guidance on every aspect of this complex and demanding profession. This outstanding new edition: * Includes over 35 inspiring and helpful new photographs * Features real-world case studies in 21st-century event management * Emphasizes the growing globalization of the profession * Examines new technologies, including the Internet and new software packages * Prepares candidates to pass the Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) exam The Wiley Event Management Series-Series Editor, Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP The Wiley Event Management Series provides professionals with the essential knowledge and cutting-edge tools they need to excel in one of the most exciting and rapidly growing sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry. Written by recognized experts in the field, the volumes in the series cover the research, design, planning, coordination, and evaluation methods as well as specialized areas of event management.