
Event Planning Essentials is an engaging, practical, and accessible eTextbook that guides students through the full life cycle of planning a live event. Rooted in real event experience and hospitality principles, this text helps learners build confidence, apply industry concepts, and practice professional communication.
The eBook is available to students for $69.95 through Lulu.

Dr. Vernetta Kosalka, Ed.D., CHE
Author • Educator • Hospitality Professional
Dr. Kosalka is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management with more than 25 years of experience in event planning, floral design, and hospitality leadership. She is the founder of VK Events Floral Planning and the author of Event Planning Essentials, a modern, experiential textbook for the next generation of event professionals.


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