Convention center operations: some questions answered

China's second‐tier cities as exhibition destinations

“…The findings of this study are in line with previous studies in that location, accessibility, city size, environment, convention size and management affect C&E center operations (e.g. Crouch and Louviere, 2004;Fenich, 1995). Destinations that endeavor to develop the exhibition sector must evaluate their assets against these features.…”

“…It also carries the implication that exhibitors and visitors still prefer the three well-established exhibition cities: Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. This is in line with Fenich's (1995) discussion in which he states that city size is a significant factor for convention center operation.…”

China's second‐tier cities as exhibition destinations

“…The findings of this study are in line with previous studies in that location, accessibility, city size, environment, convention size and management affect C&E center operations (e.g. Crouch and Louviere, 2004;Fenich, 1995). Destinations that endeavor to develop the exhibition sector must evaluate their assets against these features.…”

“…It also carries the implication that exhibitors and visitors still prefer the three well-established exhibition cities: Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. This is in line with Fenich's (1995) discussion in which he states that city size is a significant factor for convention center operation.…”

The past as prologue: Predicting the future of the convention and visitor bureau industry on the basis of its history

“…There are multiplier effects of the tourist dollars that reverberate throughout a destination. Reviews of the impact of a convention center estimate that the dollar multiplier of convention attendees spending is approximately two times the convention attendee's direct expenditures (Fenich, 1992(Fenich, , 1995. Further, it is the industry of first and last resort for many entry level people.…”

“…An important driver in the recent strong growth of the convention industry and CVBs was the recognition in the 1980s to rebuild the downtown core that had deteriorated after the long urban flight of the preceding decades (Fenich, 1992(Fenich, , 1995. A convention center could anchor urban renewal of a city as it would attract hotels, restaurants, and other support industry development to replace a decaying area.…”

The Convention Industry in Galicia and Santiago de Compostela: Stakeholder Perceptions of Its Success and Potential for Growth

“…The benefits of building a convention center are well documented (Fenich, 1995), and include economic effects, employment, prestige, enhanced urban image, and new facilities for local residents. These new facilities are also equipped with the latest in technology, and are often sited in areas with improved access (Roberts, 2002).…”

China's second‐tier cities as exhibition destinations

“…The findings of this study are in line with previous studies in that location, accessibility, city size, environment, convention size and management affect C&E center operations (e.g. Crouch and Louviere, 2004;Fenich, 1995). Destinations that endeavor to develop the exhibition sector must evaluate their assets against these features.…”

“…It also carries the implication that exhibitors and visitors still prefer the three well-established exhibition cities: Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. This is in line with Fenich's (1995) discussion in which he states that city size is a significant factor for convention center operation.…”

The past as prologue: Predicting the future of the convention and visitor bureau industry on the basis of its history

“…There are multiplier effects of the tourist dollars that reverberate throughout a destination. Reviews of the impact of a convention center estimate that the dollar multiplier of convention attendees spending is approximately two times the convention attendee's direct expenditures (Fenich, 1992(Fenich, , 1995. Further, it is the industry of first and last resort for many entry level people.…”

“…An important driver in the recent strong growth of the convention industry and CVBs was the recognition in the 1980s to rebuild the downtown core that had deteriorated after the long urban flight of the preceding decades (Fenich, 1992(Fenich, , 1995. A convention center could anchor urban renewal of a city as it would attract hotels, restaurants, and other support industry development to replace a decaying area.…”

The Convention Industry in Galicia and Santiago de Compostela: Stakeholder Perceptions of Its Success and Potential for Growth

“…The benefits of building a convention center are well documented (Fenich, 1995), and include economic effects, employment, prestige, enhanced urban image, and new facilities for local residents. These new facilities are also equipped with the latest in technology, and are often sited in areas with improved access (Roberts, 2002).…”

China's second‐tier cities as exhibition destinations

“…The findings of this study are in line with previous studies in that location, accessibility, city size, environment, convention size and management affect C&E center operations (e.g. Crouch and Louviere, 2004;Fenich, 1995). Destinations that endeavor to develop the exhibition sector must evaluate their assets against these features.…”

“…It also carries the implication that exhibitors and visitors still prefer the three well-established exhibition cities: Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. This is in line with Fenich's (1995) discussion in which he states that city size is a significant factor for convention center operation.…”

The past as prologue: Predicting the future of the convention and visitor bureau industry on the basis of its history

“…There are multiplier effects of the tourist dollars that reverberate throughout a destination. Reviews of the impact of a convention center estimate that the dollar multiplier of convention attendees spending is approximately two times the convention attendee's direct expenditures (Fenich, 1992(Fenich, , 1995. Further, it is the industry of first and last resort for many entry level people.…”

“…An important driver in the recent strong growth of the convention industry and CVBs was the recognition in the 1980s to rebuild the downtown core that had deteriorated after the long urban flight of the preceding decades (Fenich, 1992(Fenich, , 1995. A convention center could anchor urban renewal of a city as it would attract hotels, restaurants, and other support industry development to replace a decaying area.…”

The Convention Industry in Galicia and Santiago de Compostela: Stakeholder Perceptions of Its Success and Potential for Growth

“…The benefits of building a convention center are well documented (Fenich, 1995), and include economic effects, employment, prestige, enhanced urban image, and new facilities for local residents. These new facilities are also equipped with the latest in technology, and are often sited in areas with improved access (Roberts, 2002).…”