{"title":"Carmel Foley","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarmel Foley’s works delve into the intersection of events and sustainability, offering insightful perspectives on how thoughtful planning can foster environmental responsibility. Readers can expect detailed explorations that blend theory with practical approaches in the context of education and reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer writing is ideal for those interested in sustainable development within the events industry, providing valuable knowledge to educators, students, and professionals alike. Foley’s books illuminate the challenges and opportunities in creating more conscientious and impactful experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"events-and-sustainability-by-michael-hughes-9780415744492","title":"Events and Sustainability","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreasing concerns over climate and environmental change, the global economic and financial crisis, and impacts on host communities, audiences, participants, and destinations have reinforced the need for more sustainable approaches to events. Sustainability now features as part of the bid process for many mega-events, such as the Olympic Games, as well as significant regional and local events, where event organisers are required by funding bodies and governments to generate broader outcomes for the locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is the first to offer students a comprehensive introduction to the full range of issues and topics relevant to event sustainability including impacts, operating and policy environments, stimulating urban regeneration, and creating lasting legacies, as well as practical knowledge on how to achieve a sustainable event. Taking a holistic approach drawing on multidisciplinary theory, it offers insight into the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts and how these can be adapted or mitigated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheory and practice are linked through integrated case studies based on a wide range of event types, from mega-events to community festivals, to show impacts, best practice, and how better sustainable practice can be achieved in the future. Learning objectives, discussion questions, and further reading suggestions are included to aid understanding and further knowledge; additional resources for lecturers and students, including PowerPoint slides, video, and web links, are available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvents and Sustainability\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for all events management students and future managers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605657633004,"sku":"9780415744492","price":388.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415744492-events-and-sustainability.jpg?v=1778138167"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carmel-foley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}