Characteristics of events
In our definition of special events, we noted key characteristics of events as non-routine' and 'unique However, events have many other characteristics in common with all types of services, and in particular with hospitality and leisure services of many kinds.
These characteristics can be grouped together as being: uniqueness; perishability, labour intensiveness; fixed timescales; intangibility, personal interaction, ambience, and ritual or ceremony.
Uniqueness
Characteristics of Personal interactions special events as a service
Perishability
Ritual or ceremony
SPECIAL EVENTS
Ambience and service
Intangible
Labour intensive
Fixed timescale