Chapter 1 Flash Cards

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An initiative of the meetings, conventions & exhibitions industry managed by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). APEX develops and manages the implementation of accepted practices (voluntary standards) for the industry.

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APEX

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A form most often used by hotels to provide details to personnel concerned with a specific food and beverage function or event room set-up.

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Banquet Event Order

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Participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact-finding, problem solving and consultation. 2) An event used by any organization to meet and exchange views, convey a message, open a debate or give publicity to some area of opinion on a specific issue. No tradition, continuity or periodicity is required to convene a conference. Although not generally limited in time, conferences are usually of short duration with specific objectives. Conferences are generally on a smaller scale than congresses.

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Conference

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Convention Industry Council (formerly the Convention Liaison Council). A federation of national and international organizations representing individuals, firms or properties involved in the meetings, conventions, exhibitions and travel and tourism industries.

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CIC

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Convention Services Manager. Professional at a hotel, convention center or convention bureau who is responsible for event operations management on all levels.

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CSM

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A city, area or country which can be marketed to groups or individuals as a place to visit or hold an event.

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Destination

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A professional services company possessing extensive local knowledge, expertise and resources, specializing in the design and implementation of events, activities, tours, transportation and program logistics. Depending on the company and the staff specialists in the company, they offer, but are not limited to, the following: creative proposals for special events within the meeting; guest tours; VIP amenities and transportation; shuttle services; staffing within convention centers and hotels; teambuilding, golf outings and other activities; entertainment, including sound and lighting; décor and theme development; ancillary meetings and management professionals; and, advance meetings and onsite registration services and housing.

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DMC

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1) An event at which products and services are displayed. The primary activity of attendees is visiting exhibits on the show floor. These events focus primarily on business-to-business (B2B) relationships. 2) Display of products or promotional material for the purposes of public relations, sales and/or marketing. Similar to exposition.

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Exhibition

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1) An event at which products and services are displayed. The primary activity of attendees is visiting exhibits on the show floor. These events focus primarily on business-to-business (B2B) relationships. 2) Display of products or promotional material for the purposes of public relations, sales and/or marketing. Similar to exhibition.

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Exposition

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International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus. A member of the Convention Industry Council.

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IACVB

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An event where the primary activity of the attendees is to attend educational sessions, participate in meetings/discussions, socialize, or attend other organized events. There is no exhibit component to this event.

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Meeting

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Meeting Professionals International

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MPI

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Meeting, expositions, events, and conventions

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MEEC

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1) Electrical outlets. 2) Restaurants, lounges or retail stores within a facility.

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Outlet

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An exhibition of products and/or services held for members of a common or related industry. Not open to the general public.

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Trade show