Conventions and Incentives: where people meet
The Convention and Incentive sector of tourism is often described as “Business Tourism”.
Business Tourism offers great prospects if you want a career in tourism and there are several pathways to success.
“PCO”, or Professional Conference Organisers, are people who manage conferences on a full time basis for both national and international clients. The work is demanding, but fun. The opportunity to meet people from all over the world makes the job very interesting.
Destination Management Companies are often involved in organising incentive programmes. They organise the logistical support to ensure a premium travel experience for the participants. This work is also very demanding as the incentive participant has earned the right, or won a prize, to be part of the programme and has very high expectations. Attention to detail is critical.
Hotels, convention centres and convention bureaux all offer great employment opportunities for people wishing to enter the sector. Salaries at senior levels can be very attractive and international travel is normally a key component of those involved in business tourism.
The opportunity to promote New Zealand in the international arena adds a great element of excitement and you learn skills that can be used all over the world.
If you are not afraid of hard work, have a genuine interest in people from all walks of life and nationalities, like international travel and revel in a challenge, you will find working in business tourism a rewarding and exciting career experience.
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