1st Edition

The Business of Conferences

By Anton Shone Copyright 1998
196 Pages
by Routledge

196 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

For managers, students and conference professionals this timely new book will provide a firm foundation for understanding and operating in one of the UK's fastest growing business areas. Conferencing forms a large and expanding part of the UK economy and is now attracting serious analysis as the key techniques and principles of good practice become established. This unique book, one of the... Read more
The conference business - The evolution and extent of the conference business; The conference business and its market demand; Provision and supply of venues; Related services; Facilities and services - Conference and meeting areas; The provision of food and drink; Technical facilities; Registration and support activities; Management issues - The organization and staffing of conference venues; Some issues in the marketing of conference venues; Conference planning; Trends; Glossary.

Biography

Anton Shone