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When did the events tradition in modern Britain begin to take off?
When did the events tradition in modern Britain begin to take off?
What contributed to the emergence of professionally organized events in Britain?
What contributed to the emergence of professionally organized events in Britain?
What was the impact of social movements and cultural changes in the 1970s on festivals and community events?
What was the impact of social movements and cultural changes in the 1970s on festivals and community events?
What was the recognition of the events industry in the 1990s marked by?
What was the recognition of the events industry in the 1990s marked by?
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What types of events have survived from the nineteenth century to the present day?
What types of events have survived from the nineteenth century to the present day?
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What was the impact of industrialization on public celebrations?
What was the impact of industrialization on public celebrations?
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What has been the trend in events-related education since the 1990s?
What has been the trend in events-related education since the 1990s?
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What term is used to describe and categorize events based on their size and impact?
What term is used to describe and categorize events based on their size and impact?
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What was the role of the ruling elite in shaping public celebrations?
What was the role of the ruling elite in shaping public celebrations?
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What was the impact of the social movements and cultural changes in the 1970s on high culture?
What was the impact of the social movements and cultural changes in the 1970s on high culture?
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Study Notes
Events Industry Overview
- The events industry is categorized by type and sector, including public, cultural, festivals, sporting, tourism, and corporate events.
- The business events sector is one of the fastest growing areas, capable of generating economic and job creation benefits.
Industry Components
- The industry includes event organizations, event management companies, events industry suppliers, venues, industry associations, and external regulatory bodies.
- Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes are recognized as important to identify the industry.
Education and Training
- Industry associations, universities, and other institutions have developed programs for professional event management training.
- Those planning to enter the industry should study the industry carefully to match their skills with those required by employers.
Event Sector Maturity
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O'Toole (2022) proposes a five-phase event sector maturity model to explain how the event sector develops over time.
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The five phases are:
Adhoc (Phase 1)
- Events are developed in response to immediate needs.
- The reputation of the organizer affects the event's future development.
- The industry begins to develop a network of suppliers and knowledge.
Isolated Planning-Informal (Phase 2)
- Formal plans are formulated in areas such as marketing, layouts, and budgets.
- Event associations are established, industry conferences are launched, and training increases.
Integrated Planning-Formal (Phase 3)
- Demands for systems, procedures, and processes increase.
- Risk management and planning become more formalized.
- The knowledge base becomes more established.
Standards (Phase 4)
- Formalization increases with guidance, standards, rules, and regulations.
- Compliance with industry best practices and legislation develops.
- Large events and companies gain power and influence.
Stable with Flexibility and Adaptation (Phase 5)
- Events are recognized as economic drivers.
- Regions or cities, local and national governments, support future development.
- Innovation is a key feature of this phase.
History of Events
- Events have existed throughout human history and across cultures.
- British culture has a rich tradition of rituals and ceremonies.
- The events tradition in modern Britain began to take off in the late 19th century.
- The 20th century saw changes in society reflected in changes in public events.
- The 1980s saw governments and the corporate sector recognize the economic and promotional value of events.
- The 1990s saw the emergence of the events industry, with various sectors pushing for recognition and support.
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This quiz covers the various types of events, including public, cultural, festivals, sporting, tourism, and corporate events, as well as the growing business events sector.
