Tony Rogers

Fully revised and updated to reflect current trends and emerging topics, the fourth edition of Conferences and Conventions: A Global Industry provides an expert-led, comprehensive introduction to, and overview of, the key elements of the global conference, convention and meetings industry.This book examines the conference industry’s origins, structure and future development, as well as its economic, social and environmental impacts. It provides an in-depth analysis of the strategies, practices, knowledge and skills required to organise memorable conferences and similar business events, with detailed descriptions of all the planning and operational processes. Following an international approach, this edition features additional sections on the increase in technological advancements and opportunities, as well as the rise of virtual and hybrid events in a post-pandemic era. Written in an accessible and engaging style, the book includes integrated case studies to highlight current issues and demonstrate theory in practice. Structured logically with useful features throughout to aid learning and understanding, this book is an invaluable resource to students following events management, hospitality and tourism courses, as well as for event planners and practitioners already working in the conference industry.

Fully revised and updated to reflect current trends and emerging topics, the fourth edition of Conferences and Conventions: A Global Industry provides an expert-led, comprehensive introduction to, and overview of, the key elements of the global conference, convention and meetings industry.This book examines the conference industry’s origins, structure and future development, as well as its economic, social and environmental impacts. It provides an in-depth analysis of the strategies, practices, knowledge and skills required to organise memorable conferences and similar business events, with detailed descriptions of all the planning and operational processes. Following an international approach, this edition features additional sections on the increase in technological advancements and opportunities, as well as the rise of virtual and hybrid events in a post-pandemic era. Written in an accessible and engaging style, the book includes integrated case studies to highlight current issues and demonstrate theory in practice. Structured logically with useful features throughout to aid learning and understanding, this book is an invaluable resource to students following events management, hospitality and tourism courses, as well as for event planners and practitioners already working in the conference industry.

This is NOT your typical health book. We're not going to talk about counting calories or what specific exercises you should perform. My focus is different. I wrote this short book to remind every visionary of three things: 1. OUR SOCIETY NEEDS YOU2. YOU HAVE AN ASSIGNMENT TO COMPLETE3. YOU MUST MAKE YOUR HEALTH A PRIORITY Leadership is the most important position on earth. No societal progress happens without a leader spearheading that change. Good physical health is the engine of leadership, and the energy it generates is the fuel we use to make a difference. This book will emphasize one critical point: The significance of your visionary assignment demands that your health become a priority. Once you understand how significant your visionary assignment is to the world and how your health effects the execution of that assignment, you will naturally begin to make better health choices. You will learn: -The chief responsibly of a visionary leader-How to discover your visionary assignment-Why your visionary assignment is so important to the world-Why leaders must be proactive about maintaining their personal health-Why ignoring your health could lead to the early termination of your vision-The three critical beliefs that form the mindset of a Health-Conscious leader This is book #3 in The Visionary Library Series - An ongoing series of books dedicated to helping visionary leaders create positive change in the world

This book is a short, no-fluff guide to writing a book that matters *Excerpt from Chapter 3* "I don't personally know you or what your book will be about, but I do know this: writing your book will be an emotional roller coaster. You will go through many unpredictable highs and lows of emotion. Your inner critic and inner hero will engage in unrelenting combat until the very last word is typed. This is the grueling work of an author that our readers never see, and therefore never come to appreciate.Encourage yourself with this thought: the emotional battle is temporary, but being an author is eternal. Your words will eventually be immortalized in print, touching the lives of others through your written legacy long after your death. This great achievement won't be handed to you; you must first earn that right. The only thing that stands in your way is the blank page (or screen) in front of you." *Excerpt end* Do you have a message to share with the world? Do you want to write a book that makes a difference in the lives of your reader's? Writing a book is one of the most important undertakings you will ever attempt. Allow Writing to Make a Difference to be your guide. You will learn: -Why anyone with a message and a strong desire to share that message can (and should) write a book-Why getting your message in print is one of the most efficient ways to expand the potential reach of your message-How to write a book even if you don't consider yourself to be a writer-How your ideas, discoveries and unique life experiences can be used to make a difference in the world-My step-by-step process to go from blank page to finished manuscript-An overview of how to self-publish a quality book *This is book #2 in The Visionary Library Series - An ongoing series of books dedicated to helping visionary leaders create positive change in the world

Marketing Destinations and Venues for Conferences, Conventions and Business Events introduces students to key areas of marketing and promotion that are essential if destinations are to compete successfully in the rapidly expanding global business event sector. It achieves this by looking at issues surrounding business event marketing, strategic planning, destination and venue selling strategies and future challenges.The 2nd Edition has also been updated to include:New content on: destination marketing organisations’ and venues’ use of technology, use and impact of social media, sponsorship and partnership issues, economic changes as well as their responses to demand for sustainable meetings locationsUpdated and new case studies on growth areas and emerging markets e.g. Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe/Russia, Africa and South America, but also to include material on mature markets, destinations and venue operatorsA genuinely international focus in terms of content and examplesNew review and discussion questions and, where appropriate, learning outcomesNew online resource package for students and lecturers including: weblinks, power point slides and project questions (coming soon). Accessible, global and informative, this is essential reading for all future business event and conference managers.

Marketing Destinations and Venues for Conferences, Conventions and Business Events introduces students to key areas of marketing and promotion that are essential if destinations are to compete successfully in the rapidly expanding global business event sector. It achieves this by looking at issues surrounding business event marketing, strategic planning, destination and venue selling strategies and future challenges.The 2nd Edition has also been updated to include:New content on: destination marketing organisations’ and venues’ use of technology, use and impact of social media, sponsorship and partnership issues, economic changes as well as their responses to demand for sustainable meetings locationsUpdated and new case studies on growth areas and emerging markets e.g. Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe/Russia, Africa and South America, but also to include material on mature markets, destinations and venue operatorsA genuinely international focus in terms of content and examplesNew review and discussion questions and, where appropriate, learning outcomesNew online resource package for students and lecturers including: weblinks, power point slides and project questions (coming soon). Accessible, global and informative, this is essential reading for all future business event and conference managers.

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD? DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE WORLD BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT? In compelling, concise, easy-to-read chapters, Visionary: Making a Difference in a World that Needs YOU makes the case that ordinary people can create extraordinary change in the world by learning and applying four basic principles distilled from visionaries of our past and present. You'll discover: *The major difference between a visionary and a dreamer*A step-by-step process for finding how you are best suited to make a difference in the world*A step-by-step process for crafting an inspiring vision for you or your organization*A step-by-step process for creating a practical roadmap to achieving your vision*Four questions you must answer before people will buy-in to your vision*Six characteristics of someone who has found their purpose*How busy people can still make a difference in the world Filled with practical, actionable strategies and exercises. This book will guide you to a life of meaning, contribution, vision and purpose. This is book #1 in The Visionary Library Series - An ongoing series of books dedicated to helping visionary leaders create positive change in the world