by Julia Pennyworth (Editor)
Traveling has a profound influence on both the personal and professional fronts of an individuals as it acts as a mode of learning some essential life skills such as the ability to adapt, better communication skills, teamwork, cultural awareness, performing within constraints, leadership and time management. All these traits are also the characteristics of an entrepreneur and a successful businessperson. Today, there are avenues for business travel that integrates leisure and work for the busy professional. A focused avenue of tourism that targets this section of travelers is business tourism. Business tours include work-related activities such as attending meetings and conferences, inspections and consultations, as well as leisure activities such as sightseeing, recreation, dining out, etc. Such tours and travels also accommodate larger groups, for conferences and conventions, exhibitions and trade fairs. This textbook provides innovative insights into the practice of traveling abroad for business and pleasure. It provides a step-by-step guide on the ways to arrange and manage business tours. It will serve as a complete reference text to travelers, tour managers and all professionals involved in the industry of tourism and travel.