Strategic planning remains one of the most popular management tools, but theoretical and
empirical developments in the academic literature have been a slow burn. This paper …

Stay up to date on international trends in convention tourism! Convention Tourism:
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Several studies in the hospitality field have analyzed academic journals to assess trends
and suggest future directions of research. Despite its economic significance and rapid …

For managers, students and conference professionals this timely new book will provide a
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The convention and visitor bureau (CVB) industry has grown into a major driver of economic
development for many cities and destinations around the world. If what happens in the future …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the factors and forces that led
the creation of the convention and visitor bureau industry and profession to illustrate how …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the exhibition industry in
China and to report on an exploratory study of 306 exhibitors and visitors to a trade …

The convention and meetings business worldwide has grown to become a significant
economic, political, and social phenomenon. Convention centers aggressively compete for …

The economic contribution of convention centers has received a great deal of attention from
past research studies. However, arguments still remain about convention centers' …

MICE is an acronym for four major segments of the group market: meetings, incentives,
conventions, and exhibitions. The MICE industry is complex with many parties, such as …