The Dynamics of Conference Tourism Development

Even though conference tourism is young, it has emerged as one of the dynamic sectors of the global tourism industry. This industry has a potential in providing multiple benefits. Following the establishment of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and Organization for African Unity (OAU) present African Union (AU); Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa has been hosting important conventions concerning Africa. In spite of this long history of its existence conference tourism remains underdeveloped. This book attempts to discover the challenges and opportunities of conference tourism development in Addis Ababa.