Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions: An Introduction to the IndustryExplore 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". |
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Contents
History of Meetings Conventions and Expositions | 4 |
Meetings Conventions and Expositions | 12 |
Players in the Industry | 41 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions: An Introduction to the Industry |
| Authors | Rhonda J. Montgomery, Sandra K. Strick |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Wiley, 1994 |
| ISBN | 0471284394, 9780471284390 |
| Length | 336 pages |
| Subjects | › › Business & Economics / Industries / General Business & Economics / Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism |
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