An exploratory study of the importance of sustainable practices in the meeting and convention site selection process

Journal of Convention and Event Tourism

Volumn 12, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 153-178

  Draper, Jason ^a   Dawson, Mary ^a   Casey, Emma ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON   (United States)

Author keywords

Certified meeting planners; Convention tourism; Destination decision making; Sustainability practices

Indexed keywords

EID: 80051608384     PISSN: 15470148     EISSN: 15470156     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15470148.2011.598353     Document Type: Article

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