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Career paths and labour mobility in the conventions and exhibitions industry in eastern Australia: results from a preliminary study
Author(s) -
McCabe Vivienne
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
international journal of tourism research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.155
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1522-1970
pISSN - 1099-2340
DOI - 10.1002/jtr.338
Subject(s) - exhibition , convention , hospitality industry , career pathways , labour economics , subject (documents) , business , marketing , public relations , economics , sociology , political science , tourism , operations management , social science , geography , law , computer science , library science , archaeology
The Conventions and Exhibitions Industry has undergone substantial economic growth worldwide and is seen as an excellent provider of new employment opportunities. The sector is recognised and considered attractive for both new and existing employees and provides excellent career prospects. However careers within the sector are relatively new with little information available as to potential progression or pathways. In an industry that is subject to high mobility rates and labour turnover this paper presents the preliminary findings of a study that is focused on establishing the potential career paths, patterns and strategies of managers in the convention and exhibition industry in Australia. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.