People & Work in Events & Conventions - Hardcover

Baum; T.; Deery; M.; Hanlon; C.; Lockstone; L.; Smith; K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845934768 ISBN 13: 9781845934767

Publisher: Cabi Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

The part of the tourism industry which covers events, conventions and meetings is a substantial part of the global economy and provides employment for a very large number of people worldwide. The breakdown of employees in this sector is complex - employees can be full-time, casual labour or part of a volunteer workforce, and events can be as diverse as the Olympic Games and a local meeting. This book examines the role of people who work in events, meetings and conventions by looking at the context in which they work, and presenting theories, perspectives underlying trends of employment in this sector. Leading authors present international examples to further understanding of the concepts involved in people management in tourism events.

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Review:

"The diverse array of current aspects and issues pertaining to the identified five areas of work and employment in the event sector, in conjunction with the international and multidisciplined perspectives offered in the book provide students, professionals and educators interested in People and Work in Events and Conventions with a timely and valuable resource."--Michelle Whitford, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Southern Cross University, Australia

About the Author:

Professor and Executive Director

About this edition

• Publisher: Cabi Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1845934768
• ISBN 13: 9781845934767
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232