OUTLINE: The meeting is mainly intended to comprehensively explore issues concerned with quality of life and quality of work as well as with the direct impact of these issues on regional growth through the development of travel and tourism industries. The main focus will be placed on the issue of life quality of residents and workers in Maryland and neighboring states, quality of tourist experiences in the region as well as tourism development. In times of global challenges and shifts in economic profiles of countries and regions, the theme of quality takes on a new meaning.
FOR WHOM: The conference is primarily addressed to: (1) policy makers on the state, county and municipality level; (2) business people & service providers, especially in the tourism and hospitality sector; (3) professionals working in fields concerned with quality of life and socio-economic development; (4) educators in related fields.
BY WHOM: Business & Society Center (part of GRL Development), Management Institute of Quality-of-Life Studies (MIQOLS) of Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech), Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Pamplin College of Business of Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech), Social Integration and Community Development Association.
WHEN: April 19th, 2012 (whole-day conference)
WHERE:
Maryland Hall for Creative Arts,
801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD |
