The hosting of major hallmark and mega events continues to be a contentious issue as we embark into the 21st century. This book will provide the reader with a trans-historical account of the emergent issues that have been the subject of much debate in this area. It will be particularly useful to scholars, students and industry professionals who wish to gain an introductory but pragmatic understanding of the complexities and caveats of this controversial industry particularly within an island context.Those persons embarking on any form of qualitative research may find this book a useful tool on how to structure and report qualitative findings. The issues addressed in this book are of an organic nature and is based on research conducted on the island of Barbados in December of 2006. As some of the narratives contained herein are of a sensitive nature these could not have been published before. The book contains rich narratives in the linguistic style of the respondents that are insightful, controversial and at times humorous.