{"product_id":"the-guide-to-successful-destination-management-isbn-9780471226253","title":"The Guide to Successful Destination Management","description":"* The first complete book on the subject of destination management.\u003cbr\u003e * Authored by the leading association of destination managers.\u003cbr\u003e * Includes the Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME)'s Accepted Practices and Guidelines. \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Understanding Destination Management 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Program Planning 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Transportation Services 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Tours 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Child Care Programs 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 E-Business and Registration 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Special Events 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Food and Beverage 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Additional Services 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Pricing Strategies 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Technology 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Risk Management 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Ethics 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Sample Letter of Intent 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Sample Contract for Services 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Sample Schedule of Services 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4 What to Look for When Chartering a Bus 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5 Bus Safety 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 6 Excerpts from the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 7 ADA Basics at a Glance 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 8 Planning a Pre- or Post-Convention Tour 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 9 Case Study: KiddieCorp, Inc. 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 10 Meeting Contract Process Outline 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 11 Ethics Quiz 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePAT SCHAUMANN, CMP, CSEP, DMCP\u003c\/b\u003e, is President of MAC Meetings and Events, LLC, a destination management company with offices throughout the United States and Canada, and is President of Current Temp, LLC, a professional meeting and event temporary staffing solutions company that services customers worldwide. She is also President-elect, 2005—2006, of ADME.  THE WILEY EVENT MANAGEMENT SERIES  \u003cp\u003eHow to evaluate and select the best destination management company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe most comprehensive guide to destination management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom tours to transportation, from entertainment to local rules of etiquette, the destination management company (DMC) is the premier resource that utilizes the right venue, location, speaker, and vendor to ensure a highly professional and successful program. Choosing the right DMC can make–or break–an event. Written by an experienced destination manager and endorsed by the leading association of destination managers, The Guide to Successful Destination Management provides a one-stop resource for hotel and resort destination managers and meeting\/event planners who want to find the best DMC for their customers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the pages of this book, event professionals learn how to identify, select, work with, and evaluate the DMCs that will most benefit their guests and their organization. From planning a simple meeting for a board of directors to a major citywide event, The Guide to Successful Destination Management clearly covers all the critical resources and outlines the necessary steps to ensure successful decisions every time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Guide to Successful Destination Management features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssociation of Destination Management Executives’ (ADME) Accepted Practices and Guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice and guidance on everything from food and beverage to risk management and ethics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSample forms, letters, and contracts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal-world case studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical ethics quiz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wiley Event Management Series–Series Editor, Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP\u003cbr\u003e The Wiley Event Management Series provides professionals with the essential knowledge and cutting-edge tools they need to excel in one of the most exciting and rapidly growing sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry. Written by recognized experts in the field, the volumes in the series cover the research, design, planning, coordination, and evaluation methods as well as specialized areas of event management.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990244933861,"sku":"NP9780471226253","price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471226253.jpg?v=1761787042","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-guide-to-successful-destination-management-isbn-9780471226253","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}