Meetings, conventions, and expositions : an introduction to the industry / Rhonda J. Montgomery and Sandra K. Strick.
By: Montgomery, Rhonda J
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Contributor(s): Strick, Sandra K.
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BookPublisher: New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold, c1995Description: xv, 318 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 0442008384 .Subject(s): Hospitality industry | Congresses and conventions | Meetings -- PlanningDDC classification: 647.94 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 647.94 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00017820 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A textbook that introduces students to the meeting and convention industry. It provides a broad overview of the industry and an awareness of the growth and coinciding changes that the industry has experienced; provides a basic framework for planning a meeting, convention, or exposition; and provides the skills necessary for interacting with the various participants in the industry. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Includes bibliographical references and index.
History of meetings, conventions and expositions -- Convention and visitors bureaus -- Players in the industry -- The sponsor -- Host venues -- Trade shows -- Meetings management -- Legal issues -- Meeting technology -- Changes affecting the meetings and conventions industry -- Career and resource information.