Imagine that you have been hired as the event manager for the FIFA World Cup in Russia in June/July of 2018. First, if you are not familiar with the World Cup, take a moment to research and get a solid understanding of what it is and how it works. Here is the website:
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Also, be sure to research any historical data that might be publicly available (e.g. news articles about prior incidents at the same or similar events) for the purposes of understanding this event.
Main Response (250 words minimum): Describe your event risk profile. Think about all of the considerations discussed in your textbook and PPTs. These include but are not limited to location, climate, size, logistics, equipment, attendance, crowd behavior, activities, safety concerns, etc. Which are the MOST concerning risks? Which are the LEAST concerning? What steps would you take to MITIGATE the risks involved? What contingencies would you plan for and why? SPECIAL NOTE: For this discussion, be sure to discuss the geopolitical concerns surrounding the location of the event and travelers thereto.