Joe Goldblatt
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Dr. Joe Goldblatt, FRSA is executive director of the International Centre for the Study of Planned Events
and a professor at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh
, Scotland
in the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Group (THE Group)
. Dr. Goldblatt was the founding president of the International Special Events Society (ISES) and the developer of the original Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) program. Prior to joining Queen Margaret University he was Senior Lecturer and Executive Director for the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
where his programme was named “best in Philly” by the same society that he was founding president of: the International Special Events Society (ISES)
. Dr. Goldblatt also served as Dean of the graduate school at Johnson & Wales University
where he created the first master of business administration degree program in Event Leadership. In addition, he created the first masters degree and professional certificate programs in the field of event management
at The George Washington University
. He is the author, co-author or editor of 20 books and many scholarly and trade publication articles though he has had less success with academic publications. He has planned lots of parties for luminaries including two U.S. presidents and the opening of the Donald Trump
Taj Mahal Resort. Goldblatt received the first ever Lifetime Achievement award for service to the industry from the ISES which he founded. Event Solutions Magazine awarded him the Industry Visionary Award for his contributions to event management
education and research. He was among the first individuals apparently inducted into the Event Solutions Magazine Events Industry Hall of Fame. In 2005, he was awarded the Silver Medal from the Creative Marketing Laboratory of Russia
for lifetime career achievements. In 2007 Dr. Goldblatt was named Event Educator of the Year by the Professional Convention Management Association
and in 2008 he was honored as the Distinguished Alumnus from his alma mater, St. Edward’s University. In September 2008 Dr. Goldblatt was inducted into the International Festivals and Events Association
Hall of Fame.
and Sam (25) a post graduate student in festival management.
International Centre for the Study of Planned Events
The International Centre for the Study of Planned Events is a research centre within the School of Business, Enterprise and Management at Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2008...
and a professor at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
, Scotland
Scotland
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in the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Group (THE Group)
. Dr. Goldblatt was the founding president of the International Special Events Society (ISES) and the developer of the original Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) program. Prior to joining Queen Margaret University he was Senior Lecturer and Executive Director for the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
where his programme was named “best in Philly” by the same society that he was founding president of: the International Special Events Society (ISES)
. Dr. Goldblatt also served as Dean of the graduate school at Johnson & Wales University
Johnson & Wales University
Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, co-educational, career-oriented university with four campuses located throughout the United States. Providence, Rhode Island, USA, is home to JWU's first and largest of four currently operating campuses. Founded as a business school in 1914, by...
where he created the first master of business administration degree program in Event Leadership. In addition, he created the first masters degree and professional certificate programs in the field of event management
Event management
Event management is the application of project management to the creation and development of festivals, events and conferences.Event management involves studying the intricacies of the brand, identifying the target audience, devising the event concept, planning the logistics and coordinating the...
at The George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
. He is the author, co-author or editor of 20 books and many scholarly and trade publication articles though he has had less success with academic publications. He has planned lots of parties for luminaries including two U.S. presidents and the opening of the Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have...
Taj Mahal Resort. Goldblatt received the first ever Lifetime Achievement award for service to the industry from the ISES which he founded. Event Solutions Magazine awarded him the Industry Visionary Award for his contributions to event management
Event management
Event management is the application of project management to the creation and development of festivals, events and conferences.Event management involves studying the intricacies of the brand, identifying the target audience, devising the event concept, planning the logistics and coordinating the...
education and research. He was among the first individuals apparently inducted into the Event Solutions Magazine Events Industry Hall of Fame. In 2005, he was awarded the Silver Medal from the Creative Marketing Laboratory of Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
for lifetime career achievements. In 2007 Dr. Goldblatt was named Event Educator of the Year by the Professional Convention Management Association
Professional Convention Management Association
The Professional Convention Management Association is the leading organization for meetings and event professionals. Its mission is to deliver superior and innovative education and promote the value of professional convention management.-Members:...
and in 2008 he was honored as the Distinguished Alumnus from his alma mater, St. Edward’s University. In September 2008 Dr. Goldblatt was inducted into the International Festivals and Events Association
International Festivals and Events Association
The International Festivals and Events Association is a not-for-profit association for producers, suppliers and managers of festivals and events, which range from small county and municipal events to large-scale parades that can have attendances in the hundreds of thousands...
Hall of Fame.
Family
Dr. Goldblatt has been married to Nancy Lynner for over 30 years and they are the parents of Max (29) a professional actor in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and Sam (25) a post graduate student in festival management.