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Subvention and bid support practices for international conferences and events in Britain
Posted on: 16 November 2011
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This paper, commissioned by the Business Visits & Events Partnership, examines current practices in the UK and globally adopted by destinations, venues and professional conference organisers/event management agencies in the process of bidding and tendering for major conferences and events. It includes a detailed perspective on the issue of ‘subvention’ (defined by the Oxford Dictionary of English as a ‘grant of money, especially from a government’), and the forms and sources of monetary and in kind support that subvention can take. Subvention is recognised nationally and internationally as the single most important factor for attracting many types of conferences, in particular those affiliated to international associations. The paper is informed by research undertaken among UK destinations and venues; overseas destinations and UK-based professional conference organisers and event management agencies, and outlines the views and ideas submitted by survey respondents.
Game on: Mega-event infrastructure opportunities
Posted on: 20 July 2011
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From the perspective of investment in infrastructure, this study considers the factors that create a lasting legacy for a mega-event host city or country.
The 2010 Ryder Cup: Economic Impact Assessment
Posted on: 1 July 2011
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This research was commissioned to explore the economic impact of the 2010 Ryder Cup to the local, regional and national host economies. The event was found to have a Total Economic Impact of £84.2m to Wales. The research was conducted in line with the principles identified in the eventIMPACTS toolkit.
eventIMPACTS
Posted on: 1 July 2011
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This website was launched one year ago to provide a toolkit of resources to help broaden and standardise the way in which the impacts of major events are measured. Almost 1,000 industry practitioners are now using eventIMPACTS! The website is now seeking to publish new research on eventIMPACTS, and thereby create an online resource to capture major event research from around the world. Registered users of eventIMPACTS will be e-mailed perioodically to advise them of any new research that has been published on the site, along with news of any forthcoming research. The website is also interested in publishing other organisations’ research into major events.
Amsterdam as a conference destination key figures 2011
Posted on: 1 July 2011
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This document provides information about Amsterdam and the development of the meetings sector between the years 2009 and 2010.
Events and urban renewal: Resource guide
Posted on: 1 July 2011
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This resource guide focuses upon events as a catalyst for urban renewal. In the wake of deindustrialisation and economic restructuring throughout Western Europe, there has been a concerted effort to deploy innovative and creative strategies to address the most pressing issues of urban regeneration. Cultural and sporting events have been used as mechanism in broader urban regeneration strategies, as illustrated by the hosting of European Cities of Culture (e.g. Glasgow, Porto, Dublin, and Liverpool), Commonwealth Games (e.g. Manchester, Glasgow) and the Olympic Games (e.g. London). In this regard, events can be used in a broader urban regeneration strategy. This has led to a substantial growth of academic study in this area, particularly in the last twenty years.
Game on: Mega-event infrastructure opportunities
Posted on: 1 July 2011
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This paper from PricewaterhouseCoopers argues that the transformative effect of well-thought-out supporting infrastructure has long-lasting economic, demographic, and social implications for the entire region.
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