Business Events

This book provides practical and theoretical content for the business events sector, covering corporate meetings, association conferences, political events, incentive travel, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, awards ceremonies, and SMERF gatherings. Thematic chapters focus on key topics such as destination marketing, education, sustainability, ethics, and technology for business events. This new third edition has been extensively revised and updated to reflect recent developments in business events, including: - A new chapter focusing on business events in times of crisis, exploring the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on this sector - New 'It's my job' testimonials offering practical insights from young people currently employed in business events - New 'Discussion points' at the end of each chapter, offering topics for in-class discussions and coursework - New international case studies illustrating exemplary examples of business events from throughout the world, including emerging destinations such as China, South America, and the Middle East Written in an accessible yet analytical manner, Business Events is essential reading for all students of events, tourism, and hospitality management. It is also an indispensable resource for anyone entering employment in the business events sector for the first time.

Rob Davidson is the Managing Director of MICE Knowledge, a consultancy specialising in research, education, and training services for the business events industry. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Università della Svizzera italiana and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Greenwich in London, UK.

1. An introduction to business events 2. Corporate meetings 3. Association conferences 4. SMERF meetings 5. Awards ceremonies 6. Political meetings 7. Incentive travel 8. Exhibitions 9. Corporate hospitality 10. Destination marketing for business events 11. Business events knowledge 12. Sustainability for business events 13. Business events ethics 14. Business events technology 15. Business events in times of crises