TY - BOOK AU - Krugman,Carol AU - Wright,Rudy R. TI - Global meetings and exhibitions SN - 9780471699408 PY - 2007/// CY - Hoboken, N.J. PB - John Wiley & Sons KW - Congresses and conventions KW - Planning KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Exhibitions KW - International relations KW - Miscellanea KW - Meetings N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Fundamentals of meetings, conventions, and exhibitions -- Decision factors -- Destination assessment -- Organizing and hosting international events -- Managing currency and finances -- Program planning and development -- Cultural consideration -- Marketing the event -- International contracts and legalities -- Implementing the meeting plan -- Exhibiting abroad -- On-site operations -- Preparing for travel abroad -- Safety and security -- Event technology ER -