Linda Robson

Profile

Dr. Linda Robson is the author of The Robson Risk Management Model (RRMM). She worked as an international event planner for over 20 years. Dr. Robson received a Master of Tourism Administration and a PhD. Dr. Robson`s combination of experience and education has given her a unique. and realistic, perspective on the events industry. Dr. Robson is an active member of MPI and NACE. She is an expert in risk management and has been interviewed and spoken event risk management.

Education

University of Waterloo
Doctor of Philosophy in Recreation & Leisure Studies
2009

George Washington University
Master of Tourism Administration, Dual Concentration in Event Management and Destination Management
2005

University of Guelph
Bachelor of Arts in English & History
1991

Awards and Accomplishments

Interview with News Nation regarding "We Are Young" Festival, January 21, 2022

Interview with News Nation regarding AstroWorld Tragedy, November 12, 2021

Nominated for Academic Excellence Award, 2020-2021

Women of Impact Award, 2016-2019

International Live Events Association (ILEA) Boston Chapter, Spirit of ILEA Award, June 2016

Interviewed for Special Events Galore, February 2016

Interviewed for Convene Magazine, February 2014

Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Award, 亚洲色吧, 2013-2014

Research

Research Areas: Events Industry; Risk; Risk Management; Tourism

Selected Publications

Robson, L. (January 2022).  A strategic approach to risk management. Presented at Meeting Professionals International New England (MPI NE) January 2022 Educational Meeting in Boston, MA.

Jeon, M.M., Robson, L.M., Colina, F. & Collins, L.J. (2021).  Risk tolerance and small social life-cycle events attendees’ behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, pending.

Robson, L.  (2019). The Robson Risk Management Model (RRMM). A Proactive, and Practical, Guide to Creating an Event Risk Management Plan. Self-published.

Robson, L.  Presenter: A Creative Approach to Risk Management. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) World Education Congress. Las Vegas, NV. June,2017.

Robson, L.  (2017). 3 Experts, 3 Perspectives On Security For Music Festivals.  Special Events.  Retrieved from: 

Courses

Fundamentals of Events

Research Methods

Management of Corporate Events

Management of Special Events

Rituals & Traditions in Events

Event Design

Events Risk Management