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Special issue of Event Management
Advances in Africa Events Management Research: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Priorities
Event Management is the leading peer-reviewed international journal for the study and analysis of events and festivals, meeting the research and educational needs of this rapidly growing industry for more than 20 years.
The events sector in many parts of Africa is thriving, even by global standards. For example, Cape Town, South Africa, was named the “World’s Leading Festival and Event Destination” at the World Travel Awards from 2018-2020. Events and festivals of all sizes are hosted on the continent, with the most prominent being the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The development of the event sector across the continent is exemplified by the upcoming hosting of mega-events, such as the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, and the co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Morocco. With Egypt signaling its intention to bid for a future Olympic Games, many are questioning if not now, then when will Africa host the Games.