<P>This must-have guide to special event production looks deep behind the scenes of an event and dissects what it is that creates success. It analyses the process - the planning and business aspects - to provide a unique guide to producing a variety of events from weddings to festivals. It explains thoroughly budgeting and resource concerns, planning and cost projections and the role of the well-crafted proposal.</P><P>This new edition has been significantly updated to include:</P><UL><LI> Three new chapters: Event Design, Information Technology and Sustainability and Event Production.</LI><LI>Updated and new case studies from USA, Canada , India, Russia and Malaysia.</LI><LI>New Industry Voice feature, including an interview with industry experts from around the world commenting on their experiences of event planning and production. </LI><LI>New content on: technology, volunteers, venues and PR and marketing. </LI><LI>Enhanced online resources including: PowerPoint lecture