Download or read book Recommended Venues for Business Meetings Conferences and Events 2005 written by Conde Nast Johansens Limited and published by Johansens. This book was released on 2004-10-01 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of the top venues for business meetings and conferences, featuring properties from around the world. All recommended by Johansens.
Download or read book Marketing Destinations and Venues for Conferences Conventions and Business Events written by Rob Davidson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marketing Destinations and Venues for Conferences, Conventions and Business Events covers key areas in marketing and promotion, such as: * Trends and issues in destination and venue marketing * Strategic marketing planning, ROI and strategy evaluation * Destination and venue selling strategies * Future challenges, opportunities and supply-side developments
Download or read book Marketing Destinations and Venues for Conferences Conventions and Business Events written by Tony Rogers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marketing Destinations and Venues for Conferences, Conventions and Business Events introduces students to key areas of marketing and promotion that are essential if destinations are to compete successfully in the rapidly expanding global business event sector. It achieves this by looking at issues surrounding business event marketing, strategic planning, destination and venue selling strategies and future challenges. The 2nd Edition has also been updated to include: New content on: destination marketing organisations’ and venues’ use of technology, use and impact of social media, sponsorship and partnership issues, economic changes as well as their responses to demand for sustainable meetings locations Updated and new case studies on growth areas and emerging markets e.g. Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe/Russia, Africa and South America, but also to include material on mature markets, destinations and venue operators A genuinely international focus in terms of content and examples New review and discussion questions and, where appropriate, learning outcomes New online resource package for students and lecturers including: weblinks, power point slides and project questions (coming soon). Accessible, global and informative, this is essential reading for all future business event and conference managers.
Download or read book ICTR 2021 4th International Conference on Tourism Research written by Prof Cândida Silva and published by Academic Conferences International. This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conference Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Tourism Research
Download or read book Events Management written by Glenn Bowdin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-03-15 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Events Management second edition provides an introduction to the principles and practices associated with planning, managing and staging events. The book: * Introduces the key concepts of event planning and management * Discusses the key components for staging an event, and covers the whole process from creation to evaluation * Examines the events industry within its broader business context * Provides an effective guide for producers of events * Contains learning objectives and review questions to consolidate learning Now in its second edition, this successful text has been fully revised and updated to include new case studies and chapters on event tourism, project management of events, strategic marketing, and issues and trends. It is full of real-life case studies which illustrate key concepts and place theory in a practical context. Examples include the Edinburgh International Festival, Glastonbury Festival, Vodafone Ball, MTV Awards, Notting Hill Carnival, T in the Park and the Daily Mail Ideal Home Show. Events Management is the must-have introductory text providing a complete A-Z of the principles and practices associated with planning, managing and staging events. Events Management is supported by a website (http://em.worldofevents.net) which includes updates, downloadable figures form the book and an online ‘history of events’, together with links to websites and other resources for both students and lecturers.
Download or read book People and Work in Events and Conventions written by Thomas Baum and published by CABI. This book was released on 2009 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The part of the tourism industry which covers events, conventions and meetings is a substantial part of the global economy and provides employment for a very large number of people worldwide. The breakdown of employees in this sector is complex - employees can be full-time, casual labor or part of a volunteer workforce, and events can be as diverse as the Olympic Games and a local meeting. This book examines the role of people who work in events, meetings and conventions by looking at the context in which they work, and presenting theories, perspectives underlying trends of employment in this sector. Leading authors present international examples to further understanding of the concepts involved in people management in tourism events. This book will be an important resource for students and researchers of leisure, tourism and events management.
Download or read book Conferences and Conventions written by Tony Rogers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-05-14 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the international conference industry, Conferences and Conventions: a global industry second edition examines the industry's origins, structure, economics, career opportunities, and future development. It also explains its links with the wider tourism industry. Now in its second edition, it is packed with a wealth of new international case studies covering the city of Melbourne, Queen Elizabeth II conference centre, London, Abu Dhabi, MCI Group, the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow and team San Jose, California. It also has new sections on: * Market segmentation and web marketing * Conference and event budgeting * Technology and communications, from video conferencing to web casting and pod casting * Corporate social responsibility and sustainable and green events. Conferences and Conventions: a global industry is illustrated with case studies and examples from around the world, including Great Britain, Canada, Australasia, Dubai, Greece, Thailand, South Africa, USA, Austria and many other destinations. It also provides challenging and reflective questions at the end of each chapter so that readers can test their knowledge and think about the issues raised, accompanied by practical assignments. Tony Rogers is Executive Director of the British Association of Conference Destinations and Association of British Professional Conference Organisers, UK
Download or read book Winning Meetings and Events for your Venue written by Rob Davidson and published by Goodfellow Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It provides a clear and comprehensive guide to the wide range of techniques required by sales and marketing staff to effectively win meetings and events business for their venue. An easy-to read manual setting out the most useful and relevant techniques in a coherent and logical manner.
Download or read book Conferences and Conventions written by Judith Mair and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-13 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conferences and conventions are one of the fastest growing areas of the events industry. This is a substantially important sector yet research into many dimensions is in its infancy. This timely book, uniquely presents a ‘state of the art’ synthesis of the research on both demand and supply sides of the industry as well as insights into how current and future trends are affecting conferences and conventions. This volume provides a critical review of the players involved in conferences and conventions; destination image and impacts; and current and future trends. The players in the industry include attendees/delegates, professional conference organisers, and association meeting planners. On the destination side, conference venues and facilities, along with convention and visitor bureaux are examined, as well as how destination image can be developed and improved. Further, this section considers the economic, social and environmental impacts of conferences and conventions. The final section considers some of the major trends that are likely to impact on the industry, including climate change, new technologies and risk and crisis management. To reflect the sector’s international nature case studies and examples from different geographical regions are included throughout. By identifying gaps in our knowledge, and presenting a collection of themes to guide future research, this book not only adds to our current knowledge, but will underpin the advancement of knowledge in the future. This book is essential reading for all those interested in Events.
Download or read book Sport Tourism Events and Sustainable Development Goals written by Anukrati Sharma and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-08-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the transformative potential of sports tourism and events in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with "Sport Tourism, Events and Sustainable Development Goals: An Emerging Foundation." This groundbreaking collection explores the profound impact of these sectors in shaping a more sustainable future. Readers of this book will gain a deep understanding of how sports tourism and events can serve as powerful catalysts for achieving SDGs. Through a rich array of case studies, innovative strategies, and expert insights, the book provides a roadmap for harnessing the full potential of these sectors to promote social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Readers will benefit from a multidisciplinary approach that integrates theory and practice, offering actionable solutions for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike. This book is intended for scholars, students, professionals, and policymakers interested in the intersection of sports tourism, events, and sustainable development. It serves as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to leverage the dynamic synergy between these fields to drive positive change and achieve SDGs on a global scale.
Download or read book Event Studies written by Donald Getz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-02-22 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Event Studies is the only book devoted to developing knowledge and theory about planned events. It focuses on event planning and management, outcomes, the experience of events and the meanings attached to them, the dynamic processes shaping events and why people attend them. This title draws from a large number of foundation disciplines and closely related professional fields, to foster interdisciplinary theory focused on planned events. It brings together important discourses on events including event management, event tourism, and the study of events within various disciplines that are able to shed light on the roles, importance and impacts of events in society and culture. New to this edition: New sections on social and intangible influences, consumer psychology and legal environment, planning and policy framework to reflect recent developments in the field Extended coverage of philosophy and research methods and how they can best be used in event studies; social media as a marketing tool; and the class and cultural influences of events New and additional case studies throughout the book from a wide range of international events Companion website to include PowerPoint slides and updated Instructor’s Manual including suggested lecture outlines and sequence, quizzes per chapter and essay questions.
Download or read book Legal Safety and Environmental Challenges for Event Management Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Nadda, Vipin and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-04-17 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every corporate or special event requires a governing entity to provide proper handling for any kind of situation. A proper understanding of various laws and legislation may not only help with identifying possible challenges, but it may also assist in mitigating situations when they do occur. Legal, Safety, and Environmental Challenges for Event Management: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference source that provides an in-depth understanding of various dimensions of events management practice, legal issues, and risk management, which can include environmental legislation and impacts, health and safety frameworks, consumer laws, licensing, contracts, and legal technologies. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as crowd management, workplace hazards, and emergency preparedness, this book is ideally designed for event planners, event organizers/coordinators, security staff, managers, marketers, researchers, academicians, students, and industry professionals seeking current research on events, tourism, hospitality, and leisure management.
Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Tourism Cities written by Alastair M. Morrison and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-08-27 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Handbook of Tourism Cities presents an up-to-date, critical and comprehensive overview of established and emerging themes in urban tourism and tourist cities. Offering socio-cultural perspectives and multidisciplinary insights from leading scholars, the book explores contemporary issues, challenges and trends. Organised into four parts, the handbook begins with an introductory section that explores contemporary issues, challenges and trends that tourism cities face today. A range of topics are explored, including sustainable urban tourism, overtourism and urbanisation, the impact of terrorism, visitor–host interactions, as well as reflections on present and future challenges for tourism cities. In Part II the marketing, branding and markets for tourism cities are considered, exploring topics such as destination marketing and branding, business travellers and exhibition hosting. This section combines academic scholarship with real-life practice and case studies from cities. Part III discusses product and technology developments for tourism cities, examining their supply and impact on different travellers, from open-air markets to creative waterfronts, from social media to smart cities. The final Part offers examples of how urban tourism is developing in different parts of the world and how worldwide tourism cities are adapting to the challenges ahead. It also explores emerging forms of specialist tourism, including geology and ecology-based tourism, socialist heritage and post-communist destination tourism. This handbook fills a notable gap by offering a critical and detailed understanding of the diverse elements of the tourist experience today. It contains useful suggestions for practitioners, as well as examples for theoretical frameworks to students in the fields of urban tourism and tourism cities. The handbook will be of interest to scholars and students working in urban tourism, heritage studies, human geography, urban studies and urban planning, sociology, psychology and business studies.
Download or read book Conde Nast Johansens Recommended Hotels Inns and Resorts written by Conde Nast Johansens Limited and published by Johansens. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the independent hotels, mountain retreats, island resorts and country ranches for North America, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Mexico and the Pacific. It features over 200 properties including many secret hideaways.
Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of Hospitality Management written by Roy C Wood and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-06-05 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last, a comprehensive, systematically organized Handbook which gives a reliable and critical guide to all aspects of one of the world′s leading industries: the hospitality industry. The book focuses on key aspects of the hospitality management curriculum, research and practice bringing together leading scholars throughout the world. Each essay examines a theme or functional aspect of hospitality management and offers a critical overview of the principle ideas and issues that have contributed, and continue to contribute, within it. Topics include: • The nature of hospitality and hospitality management • The relationship of hospitality management to tourism, leisure and education provision • The current state of development of the international hospitality business • The core activities of food, beverage and accommodation management • Research strategies in hospitality management • Innovation and entrepreneurship trends • The role of information technology The SAGE Handbook of Hospitality Management constitutes a single, comprehensive source of reference which will satisfy the information needs of both specialists in the field and non-specialists who require a contemporary introduction to the hospitality industry and its analysis. Bob Brotherton formerly taught students of Hospitality and Tourism at Manchester Metropolitan University. He has also taught Research Methods to Hospitality and Tourism students at a number of international institutions as a visiting lecturer; Roy C. Wood is based in the Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development, India
Download or read book More Safety and Security at Sports Grounds written by Jim Chalmers and published by Paragon Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of articles and commentaries debating the differences between 'safety' and 'security' and looks at aspects of the football hooliganism problem. It also presents case studies of safety and security at different venues and events, as well as critiquing spectator experiences in different world venues.
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