Developing a framework for designing an Events Management Training Simulation (EMTS)

•Pedagogical principles are used for developing a framework for an Events Training Simulation.•The EMTS is one of the few simulators related to the event management industry.•The EMTS combines problem-based scenario planning with an e-learning platform.•The educational benefits of the design elements of the EMTS are discussed.

The study aims to develop a conceptual framework for assisting tourism educators to construct an Events Management Training Simulation (EMTS) educational tool. The simulation consists of two parts: a simulated event management game that is based on scenario planning; and an interactive e-learning platform providing educational material and student support for completing the game׳s decision-making tasks. The educational goals of the simulation are to enable the students to acquire and understand subject specific knowledge, but also to improve their generic management skills related to planning, budgeting, decision-making, and team work.

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