Meetings, Expositions, Events & Conventions: Pearson New International Edition

Meetings, Expositions, Events & Conventions: Pearson New International Edition
Author: George G. Fenich
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 129203422X

For courses in Meeting, Event, Exposition and Convention Planning and Management. 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, this book 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.

Meetings, Expositions, Events, and Conventions

Meetings, Expositions, Events, and Conventions
Author: George G. Fenich
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The expansive growth of the meeting, exposition, event and convention (MEEC) industry within the hospitality industry, communities and college faculty, demands this current, comprehensive introduction to the various segments of the MEEC industry. This broad overview takes advantage of the expertise of many active industry experts. It is the most up-to-date text available and covers a wider range of MEEC topics than any other book on the market. The author examines all aspects of the history and impact of MEEC, career opportunities, planning and managing a convention, meeting, exposition or event, MEEC and hospitality, MEEC and the community, MEEC and academic programs. For practitioners, academics and the general public involved in meetings, expositions, events and conventions.

Meetings, Expositions, Events, and Conventions

Meetings, Expositions, Events, and Conventions
Author: George G. Fenich
Publisher: Pearson Educacion
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2011
Genre: 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

Planning and Management of Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions, Global Edition

Planning and Management of Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions, Global Edition
Author: George G. Fenich
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2015-02-27
Genre: 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.

Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions: Pearson New International Edition

Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions: Pearson New International Edition
Author: George G. Fenich
Publisher:
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2013-08-06
Genre: Congresses and conventions
ISBN: 9781292020976

For courses in Meeting, Event, Exposition and Convention Planning and Management. 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, this book 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

Conferences and Conventions 3rd edition

Conferences and Conventions 3rd edition
Author: Tony Rogers
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2013-01-04
Genre: 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.

Meetings, Expositions, Events & Conventions

Meetings, Expositions, Events & Conventions
Author: George G. Fenich Ph.D.
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2015-01-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0133775429

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 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.

Introduction to the Meeting, Events, Expositions and Conventions Industry

Introduction to the Meeting, Events, Expositions and Conventions Industry
Author: George G. Fenich
Publisher:
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2021-01-30
Genre:
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.

Business Travel

Business Travel
Author: Rob Davidson
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780582404441

Business travel is a fast-expanding sector of the travel and tourism industry. This text covers all sectors of business-related travel in an analytical manner and provides a sound practical and theoretical context for the study of this subject.

Managing International Events

Managing International Events
Author: W. Gerard Ryan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2020-09-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1351331744

This book provides a comprehensive overview and examination of the international aspect of Events Management and the many challenges and complications that arise in the planning and delivery specifically of cross-border and cross-cultural events. Authored by a current academic and ex-practitioner in the field, this book boasts an excellent balance of theory with practical advice and guidance. Chapters cover all the key concepts needed to manage and deliver an international event and fully reflect the current trends and issues facing the sector today. These include: sustainability, digital communication, social media, Big Data, corporate social responsibility, accessibility, security issues, and managing volunteers among many others. International case studies are included in each chapter accompanied by study questions and useful weblinks for further reading and research. This will be of great interest not only to students and researchers of International Events Management, Tourism and Hospitality, but also to current practitioners in the Events sector.