Developing a Successful Infrastructure for Convention & Event Tourism

By Robert R. Nelson

Book Overview

To be successful in today's competitive convention and event tourism market, communities need to provide a complete package that includes quality lodging, convenient and affordable transportation, restaurants, entertainment, and tourist appeal. Developing a Successful Infrastructure for Convention and Event Tourism presents a multidisciplinary approach to the challenges of developing larger infrastructural needs. This unique book closely examines what it takes for a destination to be successful, providing a balanced approach to developing convention and event tourism. Respected experts from a variety of disciplines such as economics, tourism, communications, law, and public policy discuss practical strategies and what infrastructure should be in place to better ensure success for a convention destination.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789037521
• ISBN13: 9780789037527
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.4"