An Exploratory Study of Meeting Planners and Conference Attendees’ Perceptions of Sustainable Issues in Convention Centers

Sox, Carole B.; Benjamin, Stefanie; Carpenter, Jason M.; Strick, Sandy

doi:10.1080/15470148.2013.787662

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“…The results from this study offer convention centers suggestions on the variables associated with site selection from a "green" perspective. Considering the positive impact meetings and conventions can have on local economies [57,58], the MICE industry should be looking at the issue of sustainability as an opportunity to increase competitive advantage and secure business. While including all of the elements comprised in programs such as the Green Globe Certification may not be feasible, convention and meeting venues, as well as meeting planners, should consider incorporating as many sustainable practices as they reasonably cane [18].…”

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Perceived Attributes of Event Sustainability in the MICE Industry in Thailand: A Viewpoint from Governmental, Academic, Venue and Practitioner

Buathong

Lai

2017

Sustainability

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Abstract:The environmental impacts of meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE, Event) industries are as far reaching as their economic reach. The travelers who attend events patronize a wide variety of businesses: airlines, car rental agencies, hotels, restaurants, performance venues, and tour operators. The overall research objectives of this study fall on two aspects of sustainability in the event industry: the most prevalent practices that the industry employs and the relative importance of sustainability to convention consumers. This study implements mixed research methods in order to explore the perceptions of sustainable event development in the metropolitan area of Bangkok, Thailand. Empirical evidence on significant issues for event sustainability is provided. Based on the results, recommendations are made to improve sustainable event development in Thailand and offer guidance to the event industry so that it can develop its potential and gain greater prominence on the world MICE stage.

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confidence: 99%

Perceived Attributes of Event Sustainability in the MICE Industry in Thailand: A Viewpoint from Governmental, Academic, Venue and Practitioner

Buathong

Lai

2017

Sustainability

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“…From the late 80s onwards, the determining factors associated with individual participation in a collective business meeting (MICE)have received particular attention from researchers of this field of studies (Oppermann and Chon, 1997;Lee and Park, 2002;Zhang, Leung and Qu,2007;Severtet al,2007;Judith and Thompson, 2009;Shin, 2009;YooandZhao, 2010;Draper, Dawson and Casey, 2011;Sox et al, 2013;Fenichet al,2014;Whitfield et al,2014), as well as the factors valued by companies and associations concerning the choice of location for business meetings' purposes, as we shall see.…”

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International Business Tourism: A Growth Rate Model

2016

International Journal of Research in Tourism and Hospitality

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The aim of this paper is to understand the factors influencing business tourism on a global scale, in order to assess the competence of the countries in this tourism segment and prescribe them guidelines for action. For the development of data analysis, a growth rate model was estimated and a sample of 136 countries for the years 2005 and 2009 was collected. Results reveal that, for the development of policies to stimulate the growth in the business tourism segment, countries should develop measures that encourage capital investment in tourism, leisure tourism and trade openness.

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“…They found that these convention stakeholders agree with the strong intention to adopt green management practices. Sox et al (2013) conducted an exploratory study of planners' and participants' sustainability concerns at convention centers. Results from a sample of seventy-four meeting planners and seventy-six attendees suggest that both groups are willing to pay more for meetings at sustainability certified facilities.…”

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Why Attend Tradeshows? A Comparison of Exhibitor and Attendee’s Preferences

Han

Verma

2014

Cornell Hospitality Quarterly

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Tradeshows and conventions continue to thrive in the twenty-first century, both for information exchanges and direct selling, but numerous forces have meant changes in show operation and in participants' selection criteria for attendance. A study of more than 2,500 tradeshow exhibitors and attendees document a clear bifurcation in the reasons for attendance in these two groups. Exhibitors are primarily focused on business and contact development, whereas participants seek a unique experience and are motivated heavily by educational goals. Successful tradeshows will need to satisfy both of these complementary sets of goals. The effects of social media and mobile technology on tradeshows are noticeable but still in flux, as many shows increasingly use virtual methods for information exchange and contact development. Environmental sustainability has become important to both exhibitors and attendees, and budgetary constraints continue to be an issue. Not only are there differences in relative preferences of exhibitors and attendees, but subgroups within each category also show different tradeshow criteria, based on age, frequency of tradeshow visits, career stage, and their technology readiness.

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An Exploratory Study of Meeting Planners and Conference Attendees’ Perceptions of Sustainable Issues in Convention Centers

Cited by 30 publications

References 11 publications

Perceived Attributes of Event Sustainability in the MICE Industry in Thailand: A Viewpoint from Governmental, Academic, Venue and Practitioner

Perceived Attributes of Event Sustainability in the MICE Industry in Thailand: A Viewpoint from Governmental, Academic, Venue and Practitioner

International Business Tourism: A Growth Rate Model

Why Attend Tradeshows? A Comparison of Exhibitor and Attendee’s Preferences

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