...Adrian Devine; Frances Devine Purpose The economic recession, which began in late 2007 has, and will continue to have, repercussions for the events industry. Unemployment and inflation coupled with shrinking public and private sector budgets have made the operating environment difficult...

... strategies to help members of the industry positively advance in the future. Design/methodology/approach Festival and event industry professionals were surveyed electronically about their business performance during the current global recession and about their potential strategies for coping in the short...

... Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 United Kingdom Recession Sporting events Expenditure Financial forecasting Challenges Innovation Creativity Stakeholders Consultation Major sports events are increasingly seeking financial assistance from the public sector. The supply...