Topic > The Importance of Meetings and Conventions - 2341

The conference and convention industry is extremely complex and includes a variety of buyer and supplier organizations and businesses. For conference organizers (the buyers), the conference business is a part of their job. Suppliers include conference venues and destinations, accommodation providers and transport companies and specialist contractors. Both buyers and suppliers work together and are supported by national bodies and associations, the trade press and educational institutions, each contributing to the structure of this rapidly developing global industry. (Timothy Jeonglyeol Lee, 2009) According to Volkshandel (1984), conference delegates are generally those whose opinions could influence others on the best place to visit. With their positive word of mouth, international participants could help promote tourism in the place where the conference takes place, giving it a valuable impression. Needs of Association and Corporate Delegates Conferences are a source of knowledge and inspiration for many professionals and employees. Conferences usually consist of a 15-40 minute presentation session followed by 5-10 minutes for questions and answers and a break for refreshments and networking. Corporate organizations are businesses founded primarily to make a profit. The types of corporate societies are Annual General Meeting, Board Meeting, Sales Conference and Training Courses/Seminars. Today, corporate conference and meeting organizers pack a limited number of employees into expensive classrooms, usually at inconvenient times, and the sessions are usually mandatory. (Marcia Conner, Dan Pontefract and Kerry Brown, 2013) Associations are non-work related organizations and, assuming that...... halfway through the article, you should also consider other factors such as: where the location of the headquarters , the venue's infrastructure, parking, emergency and emergency exits, nearby accommodation, food and drink facilities, staff training and customer service. Conclusion To organize a successful conference, the important element should be the conference program itself which can meet the needs of the delegates by offering them the opportunity to learn new skills, to keep up with new changes in their specialized field and to listen to industry experts and famous speakers. A well-selected venue can offer a positive effect and/or better service, which could result in a higher quality conference. When conference organizers plan a conference, they should focus their efforts on conference-related factors, such as career development, knowledge, and communication opportunities.