There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

The module covers the various issues involved in the planning, development and management of those events specifically designed for the tourism industry. Specifically, the module considers the sources of funding, budgetary and other financial issues associated with planning and managing an event for tourism; it examines the people skills, quality issues, employment contracts and other human resource development concerns that need to be taken into account by events managers and organisers within the tourism industry; it addresses logistical issues such as crowd control, venue selection, staging and lighting which must be addressed in event management for tourism; it considers the various aspects of risk management for events designed for tourism, specifically the financial, legal and ethical safeguards required.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop a critical understanding of various human resource management and development issues in tourism, hospitality, and events

LO2: Critically assess the financial issues involved in tourism, hospitality and event planning and management

LO3: Critically evaluate the logistical and supply chain management issues within tourism, hospitality and event business management

LO4: Demonstrate a critical understanding of risk management issues in tourism, hospitality, and events contexts