Author : Ph.D., George G Fenich
Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 15,75 MB
Release : 2015-09-14
Category :
ISBN : 9781292093765
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.
Author : George G. Fenich
Publisher : Pearson Educacion
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 39,80 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Congresses and conventions
ISBN : 9780132719919
The Meetings, Expositions, Events, and Conventions industry continues to grow and garner increasing attention from the hospitality industry, communities, and college faculty. With a broad view of the industry, MEETINGS, EXPOSITIONS, EVENTS & CONVENTIONS, 3/e moves beyond just one segment to include all aspects related to the MEEC industry. Developed as a collaborative work, the text features contributions from some of the best and most notable practitioners and educators in the field. (Using the Delphi method, even the text's topics were selected based on industry input.) Now in its third edition, this revision features over 30 new case studies, the latest statistics and a new chapter devoted to green meetings and social responsibility
Author : George G. Fenich
Publisher :
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 46,7 MB
Release : 2021-01-30
Category :
ISBN : 9781792457784
The meetings, expositions, events, and conventions industry continues to grow and garner increasing attention from the hospitality industry, colleges and universities, and communities. This book provides a broad overview of this thriving and expanding industry.
Author : George G. Fenich
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 18,60 MB
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1292071753
For courses in meeting, event, and convention planning. Planning and Management of Meetings, Events, Expositions and Conventions, 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. 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: Chapters include advice and best practices from numerous industry insiders. Effective review tools: Learning and review tools facilitate understanding and promote skill mastery. The full text downloaded to your computer. With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends Print 5 pages at a time Compatible for PCs and MACs No expiry (offline access will remain whilst the Bookshelf software is installed. eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the VitalSource Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad/Android app. When the eBook is purchased, you will receive an email with your access code. Simply go to http://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/ to download the FREE Bookshelf software. After installation, enter your access code for your eBook. Time limit The VitalSource products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your VitalSource products whilst you have your VitalSource Bookshelf installed.
Author : Tony Rogers
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 47,73 MB
Release : 2013-01-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1136314997
Conferences and Conventions: A Global Industry 3rd edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the key elements of the global conference, convention and meetings industry. It examines the industry’s origins, structure, economic, social and environmental impacts, education, training and career opportunities, and the industry's future development. It also explores its links with the wider tourism industry, and suggests that there should be a realignment of these links, putting a greater focus on designing, executing and measuring meeting and convention contents so that they have a purposeful impact on participants, thus creating greater value for stakeholders. It suggests that there should be greater emphasis on the role that meetings play in economic, professional and educational development, promoting the benefits they provide in knowledge exchange, scientific research, technology transfer, networking and motivation and showing clearly what such business events actually accomplish. This revised 3rd edition has been updated to reflect current trends and emerging topics and achieve a more international approach. This edition has also been updated with the following features: New content on social media, web based marketing, the use of technology, experiential marketing and events, the role of trade shows in conventions, issues of sustainability, and moves to create a profession for event management. Fully integrated and updated case studies to highlight current issues and demonstrate theory in practice. Also contains new case studies on the growth markets of Asia, Brazil and the Middle East. A detailed meetings and events industry lexicon. This book is written in an accessible and engaging style and structured logically with useful features throughout to aid students’ learning and understanding. This book is an invaluable resource to students following Events Management, Hospitality and Tourism courses.
Author : Judy Allen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 23,46 MB
Release : 2009-04-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 047015618X
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.
Author : George G. Fenich
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,39 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Congresses and conventions
ISBN : 9780133815245
For use in events and convention management courses Experience the World of Meetings, Expositions, Events, and Conventions Meetings, Expositions, Events, and Conventions: An Introduction to the Industry acquaints readers with the burgeoning field of event planning. Constructed with the Delphi method based on the opinions of experts and educators, the text is divided into the most up-to-date and relevant topics of the MEEC world. A comprehensive overview of all aspects of the MEEC industry, the Fourth Edition is the ideal text with which to introduce newcomers to this broad field. The text features case studies and examples that help readers relate the material to a future career in Event Planning, as well as major trends in this fast-growing field.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 31,89 MB
Release : 2019
Category :
ISBN : 9781792416132
Author : Elizabeth V. Henderson
Publisher : Wiley Global Education
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 24,10 MB
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118476859
Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Meetings and Events Industry is a comprehensive roadmap that prepares event professionals for the economic, environmental, and social challenges ahead, and transforms the industry for the long run. This timely text inspires us to view Corporate Social Responsibility, ethics, and sustainability as no longer just best practices, but as business standards. With its practical tools and insights, readers are compelled to build an industry where meetings and events contribute positively and ethically to communities and cultures.Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Meetings and Events Industry presents a wide range of topics, bringing insights from environmental science to corporate responsibility. Intended to build sustainable leaders in the industry, this book offers the knowledge to get started and the momentum to continue.
Author : Robert C. Ford
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 47,66 MB
Release : 2023-11-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1071876287
Introduction to Hospitality Management: Creating Excellent Guest Experiences, Third Edition takes students on a journey through the evolving service industry. Each chapter focuses on a core principle of hospitality management and is packed with practical advice, examples, and cases from some of the best companies in the service sector. Authors Robert C. Ford and Michael Sturman emphasize the critical importance of focusing on the guest and creating an unforgettable customer experience. Whether your students will be managing a neighborhood café, a convention center, or a high-end resort hotel, they will learn invaluable skills for managing the guest experience in today’s ultracompetitive environment. Included with this title: LMS Cartridge: Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don’t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. Learn more.
