This study aims to provide the guidelines for planning and operating convention centers. A case study is utilized with the units of analysis, including Seoul COEX, Busan BEXCO, Daegu EXCO, Jeju ICCJEJU, Ilsan KINTEX, Gwangju KDJ Center, and Changwon CECO. The findings related to the operation of convention centers in Korea are summarized as follows: the interation of similar conventions; an increase in size; globalization; and specialization. With a view of marketing, this study concludes as follows: (1) initial categorization of target markets is needed due mainly to the founding purposes and the site characteristics of the convention centers in question while utilizing market segmentation strategies; (2) a specific target market should be selected and focused on it; and (3) the development strategy of an image and servicescape is demanded to devised in plan.