MANAGEMENT PRACTICE EVENT MANAGEMENT: A NEW PROFESSION?

Author: VICKY HARRIS

Source: Event Management, Volume 9, Numbers 1-2, 2004 , pp. 103-109(7)

Publisher: Cognizant Communication Corporation

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Abstract:

The notion that the events industry in the UK is becoming more professional is gaining currency. Yet there has been little or no examination of what such a term means in principle or in practice. Following a review of definitions, the article draws on research that has been undertaken in the context of other occupations and examines its application to the events industry. It goes on to propose a potential model of events professionalism that integrates the traditional and ``new'' definitions of professionalism.

Keywords: Professional; Professionalism; Professionalization; Event management

Document Type: Short communication

Affiliations: 1: Tourism, Hospitality & Events School, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, LSI 3HE UK

Publication date: 2004-01-01

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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.