EVENTS BEYOND 2000: SETTING THE AGENDA—FOCUS GROUP OUTCOMES

Authors: HARRIS R.; HUYSKENS M.

Source: Event Management, Volume 6, Number 4, 2000 , pp. 271-272(2)

Publisher: Cognizant Communication Corporation

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Abstract:

The Events Beyond 2000: Setting the Agenda conference attracted not only Australian academics with an interest in the events field but also a number of international delegates with extensive research backgrounds in the area. Such a gathering represented a unique opportunity to explore a variety of issues associated with the conference's themes in an interactive group context. With this purpose in mind, the organizing committee invited a number of delegates (see above) to participate in a focus group overseen by a professional facilitator. A summary of key outcomes from this focus group is discussed under several headings: Research; Interactions between researchers and industry; Education; and the Future of an Australian conference for event researchers.

Language: English

Document Type: Short communication

Affiliations: 1: School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism, University of Technology, Sydney

Publication date: 2000-01-01

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Event Management, an International Journal, intends to meet the research and analytic needs of a rapidly growing profession focused on events. This field has developed in size and impact globally to become a major business with numerous dedicated facilities, and a large-scale generator of tourism. The field encompasses meetings, conventions, festivals, expositions, sport and other special events. Event management is also of considerable importance to government agencies and not-for-profit organizations in a pursuit of a variety of goals, including fund-raising, the fostering of causes, and community development.