Focusing on planning and executing successful meetings and exhibitions, Global Meetings and Exhibitions is the only book of its kind to approach the subject from an international perspective. Part of the Wiley Events Series, it takes the reader through the basics of the meeting planning industry and provides the reader with step by step guidance on each stage of the planning process
Foreword by Ray Bloom.
Series Editor Foreword by Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP.
Preface.
Overview.
Acknowledgements.
Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Meetings, Conventions and Exhibitions.
Chapter 2. Deciding To Go Abroad.
Chapter 3. Destination Assessment.
Chapter 4. Organizing and Hosting International Events.
Chapter 5. Managing Currency and Finances.
Chapter 6. Program Planning and Development.
Chapter 7. Cultural Consideration.
Chapter 8. Marketing the Event.
Chapter 9. International Contracts and Legalities.
Chapter 10. Implementing the Meeting Plan.
Chapter 11. Global Exhibitions.
Chapter 12. Operations.
Chapter 13. Travel Preparations.
Chapter 14. Safety and Security.
Chapter 15. Event Technology.
Appendix 1. Beyond Borders Resource Guide .
Appendix 2. Meeting Software Resources.
Appendix 3. Global Meeting Planning Checklist from A-Z.
Appendix 4. Criteria for Venue Selection.
Appendix 5. Test Your Global Meeting Planning IQ.
Appendix 6. Conference/ Meeting /Event Safety and Security Checklist.
Appendix 7. Guidelines for Hosting International Visitors.
Appendix 8. Test Your Global Meeting Planning IQ.
Appendix 9. Conference/ Meeting /Event Safety and Security Checklist.