Download or read book Managing Conventions and Group Business written by Leonard H. Hoyle and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A text for students and professionals involved in the meetings business, showing how to plan and conduct successful meetings and conventions. Focuses on the types of meetings business, how to get that business, and how to service the business. Coverage includes the various market segments and their convention/meeting requirements, evaluating a property's ability to get and service meetings, and how to execute aspects of meetings such as food functions, trade shows, and audiovisual programs. Includes a glossary and a sample contract. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book The Business and Management of Convention and Visitor Bureaus written by Krzysztof Celuch and published by Goodfellow Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2019-12-31 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 destination. Accessible, global and informative, this is essential reading for all future business event and conference managers, destination managers as well clients and meeting planners.
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 Meetings Conventions and Expositions written by Rhonda J. Montgomery and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1994-07-27 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore a career in the hospitality of business travel The meetings and conventions segment of the hospitality industry is often overlooked by newcomers to the field — but it is an exciting, dynamic area that merits a second look. Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions: An Introduction to the Industry offers a detailed breakdown of all aspects of group business travel. From sponsors and venues to technology and management, anyone new to the industry will appreciate this in-depth exploration of a convention's many "moving parts".
Download or read book Planning and Management of Meetings Expositions Events and Conventions written by George G. Fenich Ph.D. and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For courses in meeting, event, and convention planning. Current, concise, and insightful—a modern guide to planning successful events Planning and Management of Meetings, Events, Expositions and Conventions, 1e is the first text of its kind to focus on planning (in addition to event management), and incorporates the Meeting and Business Events Competency Standards (MBECS). It is the most up-to-date book on planning and management in the meetings, expositions, events, and conventions (MEEC) industry and covers a wide range of topics dealing with these two crucial functions. The text follows a practical, hands-on approach and is an excellent resource for college courses, employee training, and professional reference. Developed as a collaborative work, the text features contributions from some of the best and most notable practitioners and educators in the field. Teaching and Learning Experience This text will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. It provides: Preparation for careers in event planning: The text follows a practical, career-focused approach. Professional insight: Chaptersinclude advice and best practices from numerous industry insiders. Effective review tools: Learning and review tools facilitate understanding and promote skill mastery.
Download or read book Hotel Convention Sales Services and Operations written by Pat Golden-Romero and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-06-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides a comprehensive look at the fast growing meetings and convention market segment. A useful “how- to” guide, it takes students through all aspects of selling and servicing a convention at a hotel or other group meeting facility. In addition, it profiles the customer for meetings and conventions, the planners in charge of site selection, and facilities they commonly use. Also includes “Industry Insiders” planning tips and case studies direct from professionals in Convention Services departments.
Download or read book Conferences and Conventions written by Tony Rogers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-02-18 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conferences and Conventions: a global industry is illustrated with case studies and examples from around the world, including Great Britain, Germany, Philippines, United States and Australia. It also provides reflective question at the end of each chapter so that readers can test their knowledge and reflect on the issues raised. The text looks at the following specific issues: * The origins of the conference industry * Business tourism and leisure tourism * The buyers and the suppliers * Marketing and branding * The design of conference facilities * Employment and people
Download or read book Meetings Expositions Events and Conventions written by Ph.D., George G Fenich and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-14 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The meetings, expositions, events, and conventions industry continues to grow and garner increasing attention from the hospitality industry. With a broad view of the industry, this book moves beyond just one segment to include all aspects related to the MEEC industry.
Download or read book Convention Management and Service written by Milton T. Astroff and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This best-selling textbook provides students with the most current and comprehensive coverage of the convention industry. Students receive a comprehensive look at conventions and meetings marketing and learn how to successfully sell to groups and how to service their business after the sale."--Google Books viewed July 27, 2021
Download or read book Convention Management and Service AHLEI written by Milton T. Astroff and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2013-05-06 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. This best-selling textbook provides students with the most current and comprehensive coverage of the convention industry. Students receive a comprehensive look at conventions and meetings marketing and learn how to successfully sell to groups and how to service their business after the sale.
Download or read book Event Planning written by Judy Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-16 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling all-in-one guide to the event planning business is back and better than ever, fully updated and revised to reflect the very latest trends and best practices in the industry. This handy, comprehensive guide includes forms, checklists, and tips for managing events, as well as examples and case studies of both successful and unsuccessful events. Judy Allen (Toronto, ON, Canada) is founder and President of Judy Allen Productions, a full-service event planning production company.
Download or read book The Business of Conferences written by Anton Shone and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For managers, students and conference professionals this timely new book will provide a firm foundation for understanding and operating in one of the UK's fastest growing business areas. Conferencing forms a large and expanding part of the UK economy and is now attracting serious analysis as the key techniques and principles of good practice become established. This unique book, one of the first written by an expert educator and consultant in the field, considers the background and nature of the UK conference industry and looks at the management issues involved in professional and competitive conferencing. Providing clear, up to date and detailed information on every aspect of the management and organization of conferences and conference centres it will be an essential text for students on hospitality and tourism courses- from GNVQ to undergraduate level. It will also be a vital reference for practitioners in any part of the conference business who want to grasp the key elements for success in the future.
Download or read book Professional Meeting Management written by Glen Curtis Ramsborg and published by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Business and Management of Conventions written by Vivienne McCabe and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2002-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The MICE sector is one of the fastest growing and most lucrative areas of the tourism industry worldwide. Within Australia, it currently generates in excess of $3 billion annually in direct expenditure from both international and domestic markets. Australia is continuing to gain world recognition for the excellence of its convention and exhibition facilities. The surge of international interest and confidence in the country as a convention destination has been assisted by the added exposure of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, and will ensure the continued growth of the industry well into the new century. The Business and Management of Conventions is the first Australian textbook to introduce the professional environment of the MICE industry to students. It draws on current business thinking and academic research to link management principles and practice to the Australian MICE industry.
Download or read book Public Assembly Venue Management written by Kimberly Mahoney and published by Brown Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the International Association of Venue Managers comes an introduction to the industry and business practices of public assembly. From sports arenas to concert halls, amphitheaters, convention centers, and stadiums, venues vary greatly in purpose, in size, and in the needs they must address in order to be successful. However, certain core principles underlie the management of all of them. Public Assembly Venue Management explores these fundamental principles while also providing detailed information about specific types of venues and situations. Topics covered include the history of public venues as well as business management and finance, ticketing, safety and security, and booking. Additionally, detailed examples of invoices, rental agreements, and financial statements illustrate the real-world situations managers can expect to address. Suitable for both graduate and undergraduate courses, this textbook has been designed to address the needs of students and faculty in such disciplines as sports management, event management, and hospitality. Professionals interested in entering the industry or expanding their knowledge will also find Public Assembly Venue Management a valuable resource for their professional development.
Download or read book Improving Convention Center Management Using Business Analytics and Key Performance Indicators Volume II written by Myles T. McGrane and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improving Convention Center Management Using Business Analytics and Key Performance Indicators presents sound practical advice from an author who successfully lived the experience. Transitioning from a traditional business model to one that is data driven and entrepreneurial can be difficult. This book explains the rationale and importance of each indicator along with data collection issues and presentation advice. It guides you through that process from launch and trial, up to making analytics an indispensible part of your management strategy.
Download or read book Plan and Manage Conferences written by Beverley Weynton and published by Max Johnson. This book was released on 2003 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
