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Black Tie Optional
Men can wear a tuxedo or dark business suit; for women a long, formal gown or a shorter, elegant dress or suit. 
Blackboard
Hard, smooth, usually dark surface used for drawing or writing with chalk. See CHALKBOARD. See Also MARKER BOARD.
Blanket License
Used particularly in regard to music licensing, a blanket license allows the music user unlimited access to the collectives' licensed repertory, for a contractual period of time, in exchange for a profit participation in the music user's economic growth. See Also ASCAP, BMI, & SESAC.
Blanket Wrap
Non-crated freight shipped via van line covered with  protective blankets or padding.
Bleachers
Stand of tiered planks providing seating space for spectators. Can be permanent or temporary.
Bleed
Ink that extends beyond edges of printed page. Area beyond usable section of blowup or copy block that allows for trimming or wrapping.
Bleeding Edge
A level of technology more advanced than cutting edge or state-of-the-art.  Bleeding edge equipment should be given extra attention, being careful to test and retest and not make adjustments between the rehearsal and the event.
Blind Commission
A commission that is paid by a hotel to a third party that reimburses for services and comes out of the hotel sleeping room rate, but is not disclosed to the guests or the event organizer. Such commissions may fall within commercial bribery laws and if involve use of interstate commerce may also be federal law violation. See KICKBACK.
Blind Fastening
Method of using nails or screws to secure tongue and groove flooring into the edge of the board just above the tongue thus concealing the fastener.
Blintze
Thin pancake rolled around a filling of cream cheese and chopped meat or fruit.
Blister Pack
Vacuum formed transparent plastic wrap.
Block
1) Total number of sleeping rooms reserved for an event. 2) A number of rooms, seats, or space reserved in advance for a group. 3) To assign space. See ROOM BLOCK.
Block
1) Number of rooms reserved for one group. 2) To assign space.
Blocked Space
Sleeping rooms, exhibit, event, or other function space reserved for future use by an individual or organization.
Blocking
1) First stand-up rehearsal during which the director sets up all the action for the scene. 2) The act of reserving or assigning sleeping rooms, exhibit, event, or other function space.
Block-Out
Usually refers to painting out portions of photo or negative on screen.
Blower
General term for device to circulate or remove warm air from restricted areas (i.e., projector housings).
Blow-Up
Enlargement of photo, art, or typography.
Blue Laws
State or local laws that regulate the types of businesses that must be closed, or the types of products that may not be sold on Sundays. 
Blue Sky
Term for extreme design, thinking or abstract value.
Blueline
Final proof copy for client's approval before printing. Also referred to as a proof.
Blueprint
A mechanical drawing of booth/stand layout, construction and specifications.  See FLOOR PLAN.
Bluetooth
The process for the wireless convergence of cell phones, computers, personal digital assistants (PDA), etc. 
BMI
Broadcast Music Incorporated. A music licensing organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States. It grants licensing agreements for the performance of music.
BO
1) Bad Order. 2) Buyers Option.
Board
Body appointed by the governing board or general assembly to manage the affairs of a society, association, etc., on a day-to-day basis.
Board Meeting
A meeting of the governing body of an organization.
Board of Trustees
An official body which manages the affairs and administers the funds of an institution or organization.
Boarding Pass
Permit to board a ship, train, plane, or other form of transportation.
Boardroom
A room set permanently with a fixed table and suitable seating.
Boardroom Set-Up
Seating arrangement in which rectangle or oval shaped tables are set up with chairs on both sides and ends. Often confused with HOLLOW SQUARE SET-UP.
Body Type
Type size used for main text.
Boeuf à la Bourguignonne
(boff a la borg in yone) Traditional beef stew with vegetables in burgundy wine sauce.
Boldface
Darker type distinguished from lighter type faces.
Bomb Threat
A claim of knowledge or belief that an explosive or incendiary bomb has been or will be placed.
Bombé
Molded dessert of ice cream, whipped cream and fruit.
Bonbon
Any sweet candy.
Bonded Warehouse
A warehouse authorized by customs authorities for storage of goods on which payment of duties is deferred until the goods are removed.
Bonding
The purchase, for a premium, of a guarantee of protection for a supplier or a customer. In the hospitality industry, certain bonding programs are mandatory.
Bone Yard
Storage area where equipment is stored during an exhibition. This area may be located within the exhibition hall in an unused portion of the floor. Alternate spelling is Boneyard. See DUMP.
Boneyard
Storage area where equipment is stored during an exhibition. This area may be located within the exhibition hall in an unused portion of the floor. Alternate spelling is Bone Yard. See DUMP.
Bonus
A sum given to an individual in addition to the individuals base compensation, generally as a reward for accomplishing a goal.
Book
To reserve flights or accommodations for a passenger or guest.
Book of Abstracts
Collection of abstracts being presented during an event which are made available to event participants for use in selecting which sessions to attend.
Booking
1) An arrangement with a company for use of facilities, goods or services. 2) For a Hotel Event, a future event contracted in writing by an event organizer with a hotel. According to guidelines from the International Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus, the local CVB should receive a copy of the contract, or a written communication from an authorized agent of the hotel that a contract has been signed. The communication should detail dates, space requirements and estimated room block. The CVB should track estimated attendance and attendee spending for the event. 3) For a Citywide or Convention Center event, according to guidelines from the International Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus, given the long-time frame often involved in such an event, the booking process generally takes two steps. The first is a “Confirmed Booking” where a future event is confirmed in writing (letter, booking notice), signed by an authorized agent of the event organizer and the convention center (if applicable). The written communication should detail dates, space requirements and estimated room block. The local CVB should track estimated attendance and attendee spending. The second step is a “Contracted Booking” where a future event is contracted in writing by the event organizer with the event facility (e.g., convention center). The local CVB should receive communication of this stage in writing from an authorized agent of the convention center.
Booking Policy
Guidelines by which a convention center (or other venue) prioritizes reservations; may correspond to hotel rooms the event will use in the area.
Book-on-Payment
BOP. Payment guaranteed by travel agency for a package reserved within cancellation period.
Boom
Adjustable support for positioning microphones or lighting fixtures.
Boom Arm
Attachment placed on a standard straight microphone stand which extends the reach of the stand to the side. Often used to place a microphone in front of a singer seated at a piano.
Boom Lift
A motorized platform used to lift people to a given height. See SCISSOR LIFT.
Booth
One or more standard units of exhibit space.  In the US, a standard unit is generally known to be a 10' x 10' space (one standard booth/stand unit, equaling 100 nsf). However, if an exhibitor purchases multiple units side-by-side or back-to-back, the combined space is also still referred to as a BOOTH or a STAND.  Specific area assigned by management to exhibitor under contractual agreement. See STAND.
Booth/Stand Area
Amount of floor space occupied by exhibitor. Also Called EXHIBITION AREA.
Booth/Stand Contractor
Company which constructs or assembles exhibit booths/stands under contract with the organizing committee. See GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR.
Booth/Stand Number
Number assigned by the event's management to designate each exhibitor's space.
Booth/Stand Package
When an exhibitor receives a variety of services for one single price (e.g. each booth/stand receives carpet 1-6’ draped table, a 500-watt outlet and 500 lbs of drayage).
Booth/Stand Personnel
An individual assigned to represent the exhibitor in an assigned space.
Booth/Stand Sign
1) Identification sign indicating name, city, state and booth/stand number for each exhibitor. 2) Sign behind desk indicating service provided at that point. See FASCIA.
Booth/Stand Size
Dimensions of assigned exhibit space.
Bootleg Wages
The wages above those at the prevailing rate or the union scale which an employer may pay in a tight labor market to hold or attract employees.  May also refer to wages at rate below the prevailing or union rate which an employee may accept in order to obtain employment.
Bordeaux Wines
Wines from the Bordeaux region in southwest France known for richness and fragrance. Red wines (also known as Clarets) include Médoc, Margaux Saint-Emilion, Pauillac and Pomerol; fine white Bordeaux include Sauternes, Barsac and Graves. A Château is a wine estate in Bordeaux; some of the best are Château Latour, Château Mouton-Rothschild, Château Lafite-Rothschild, and Château Margaux.
Border Chaser
Border of lights placed around a sign or other object whose lights can be turned on and off in a sequence that make them appear to chase around the border.
Border Light
Rows of lights mounted above the acting area.
Borscht
Chilled soup made of chopped beets, onions, lemon juice or vinegar, salt and pepper, water or soup stock, topped with sour cream.  Sometimes cabbage is added.
Bouillabaisse
Wine-flavored mixed seafood stew.
Bouquetière
Mix of fresh vegetables, in season.
Box Lunch
Light lunch to go, in a box.
Brad Gun
A nail gun. A pneumatic device which installs fasteners of various types and sizes.
Brains Trust
A group of expert advisors assembled especially to answer questions of immediate or current interest.
Brainstorming
Group sessions in which all participants contribute creative ideas which are not initially judged for merit.
Break
Short interval between sessions at which time coffee, tea and/or other refreshments are served. See COFFEE BREAK. See Also ENERGY BREAK, REFRESHMENT BREAK.
Break Terminal
Location at which common carriers separate consolidated freight.
Breakage
Expenses budgeted for a tour but not used or extended, thus resulting in additional profit to the operator.
Break-Bulk Center
Regional distribution center that consolidates and distributes multiple less than truckload (LTL) shipments headed in the same direction.
Breakdown
1) Time required to dismantle a function area. 2) To itemize estimates, invoices, and the like.
Break-Even Point
The point at which revenues are equal to expenses.
Break-Out Rooms
Small function rooms set up for a group within an event as opposed to a plenary or general session.
Break-Out Sessions
Small group sessions, panels, workshops or presentations, offered concurrently within the event, formed to focus on specific subjects.  The event is apart from the general session, but within the event format, formed to focus on specific subjects.  These sessions can be arranged by basic, intermediate or advanced; or divided by interest areas or industry segment.
Breakpoint
Level at which quantity discounts are allowed for volumes of freight, number of items printed, etc.
Break-Up
Image or audio distortion, such as losing signal on cell phone.
Bridge
Device allowing multiple outputs from the same input. Most often used to allow electronic media to take a feed of the program for use in broadcast programming.
Bridgeway
1) Area between booths/stands for audience traffic movement. 2) Space between sets of tables, chairs or booths/stands to allow passage of attendees. See GANGWAY.
Brilliance
Degree of intensity of colors.
Broadband
Ability to transmit huge volumes of voice and video over a network or the internet, without jumpy images.
Broadcast Fax
A service that transmits a fax to a large number or people, such as an entire association membership or company.
Broadcast Music, Inc.
BMI. A music licensing organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States. It grants licensing agreements for the performance of music.
Brochure
Printed marketing folder describing and promoting the advantages of a particular hotel, event, destination, etc.
Broker
A non-asset based transportation provider that sells transportation services for commercial shippers. Brokers commonly use freight forwarders.
Brokering
Bureau with customer who wants a speaker goes to an agent representing an exclusive speaker, to buy said speaker. Commission is determined by the exclusive agent.
Brushed Finish
Finish primarily on aluminum or steel achieved by rubbing with wire brush or steel wool to achieve a matte quality.
Brussels Tariff Nomenclature
An international system of classification for goods that was once widely used for specifying tariffs. It was changed, in name only, to the Customs Cooperation Council Nomenclature (CCCN) in 1976 and was later superceded by the Harmonized System of Tariff Nomenclature. See HARMONIZED SYSTEM OF TARIFF NOMENCLATURE.
Brut
Dry, as in wine. Not sweet.
Buck-Boost Transformer
A transformer used to convert electrical voltage either up or down (such as 208v to 220v, or 240v to 220v).
Budget
A statement of estimated revenues and expenditures for a specified period of time; divided into subject categories and arranged by principal areas of revenue and expense. See BUDGET CHART. See Also CASH FLOW CHART, PHASED BUDGET.
Budget Chart
Estimated total of revenue and expenditure; divided into subject categories projecting cash needed to meet expenses over a specific time frame. See BUDGET. See Also CASH FLOW CHART, PHASED BUDGET.
Budget Philosophy
Financial goal of the event (break even, profit or lose money).
Buffer Zone
1) Block of seats on plane located between smoking and nonsmoking sections allowing for variance in the smoking and nonsmoking boundary on international flights. 2) Zone in Canada, 225 miles from the U. S. border, dividing the two tax structures applied to Y class fare. (First class, business class excluded.)
Buffet
Assortment of foods, offered on a table, self-served.
Building Rules
Regulations set by building management outlining procedures for their property.
Build-Up
System of programming flasher to light lamps in cumulative sequence with time intervals between.
Bulk Carrier
A bulk carrier is a vessel engaged in the carriage of such bulk commodities as petroleum, grain, or ores which are not yet packaged, bundled, bottled, or otherwise packed.
Bulk Fare
Rate/fare available only to tour organizers or operators who purchase a specified block of seats, passes or tickets at a low, non-commissionable price and then have the responsibility of selling the block, including a commission in their marked up price for the block.
Bulkhead
Seats at the front of an airline cabin facing a wall.
Bullet Catch
Device for holding hinged door closed.
Bullets
Large, heavy dots or symbols used in written text for emphasis or to separate points used for emphasis.
Bullnose
Technique for finishing raw edge with half round molding, or shaping to half round.
Bumping
1) Removing a confirmed passenger from a full flight to make room for a passenger with higher priority.
Bunching
Linen gathered together in loose folds on top of a table to provide a decorative ‘bed’.
Bungee Cord
An elastic type cord used for hanging drape around columns.
Bunting
Flags used collectively, or swagged strips of cloth hung as festive decorations from walls or tables.
Bureau
A booking or sales company that sells the services of multiple speakers. See SPEAKERS BUREAU.
Bureau Listing
A speaker grants the right to a speakers bureau to list the speaker as available. See LISTING.
Burgundy Wine
Wine from the Burgundy region in eastern France which produces both red and white wines. The white wines, made from Chardonnay grapes, and the red wines, made from Pinot Noir or Gamay grapes, are considered the world’s best examples of these wines. Some of the better known Burgundy wines include those from Beaujolis, Pommard, Beaune, Meursault, Chablis, Pouilly-Fuissé, Chambertin, Corton, Romanée Conti and Echézeaux.
Burned In Copy
Written copy appearing on photographs.
Bus
1) Vehicle for transporting people. See SHUTTLE. See Also MOTOR COACH. 2) Connector panel which allows passage of signals. 3) To clear trash from an area where food and beverage are being served.
Bus Duct
Metal raceway enclosing high-voltage power feeds, suspended from overhead or in the floor, from which high-voltage power over 100 amps must be fed.
Bus Schedule
Designated time locations where motor coaches will pick up and discharge passengers.
Bus Staff
Personnel who remove dirty dishes and reset tables in a restaurant or hotel.
Business Agent
Political, elected position within a union. Salary is not paid by service contractor, but by the union itself.  See FOREMAN. See Also SHOP STEWARD, UNION STEWARD.
Business Attire
Business suits or jackets with shirts and ties for men and day dresses or suits for women; usually taken to mean office and not recreational wear. Can include informal forms of national dress.
Business Casual
A style of dress that is less formal than the standard office attire of suit and tie or dress.
Business Center
Area in hotel or event venue offering various office facilities and services.
Business Center Services
Services that will allow attendees to keep in touch with their office (phone, fax, message, etc.)
Business Class
Class of airline service between first class and economy class with special amenities for business travelers.
Business Exchange
A Web site that serves as a year-round online marketplace for buyers and sellers within a given marketplace. Such sites are also referred to as business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces, business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplaces or consumer-to-consumer (C2C), depending upon the target audience.
Business Occurring
Referring to the number of groups and attendees meeting in a city during a specific time frame.
Buss
Like a bus that may carry many passengers, an audio buss is a wire or circuit that may carry more than one audio signal at a time.
Busy
Cluttered image on the screen.
Butler Service
1) Servers offer a variety of both hot and cold hors d’oeuvres on platters to guests at receptions. 2) A style of table service where guests serve themselves from platters presented by the server. 3) Specialized in-room service offered by a hotel.
Butt Joint
Joint in carpentry achieved by nailing and gluing square ends of lumber together.
Buyer
The person or group representative who signs the contract and pays for the speaker.
Buying Agent
See PURCHASING AGENT.
Buying Team
Two or more people from the same company who jointly evaluate a product or service and either make, or influence, the buying decision.
Buzz Session
Method to increase audience participation by dividing all participants in discussion groups each of which reports the group’s findings and opinions during a following plenary session.
Buzz Set-Up
See CRESCENT-ROUND SET-UP.
BX Cable
BX is no longer manufactured, but the term is still common in the field. See MC CABLE.
By the Bottle
Liquor served and charged for by the full bottle.
By the Drink
Liquor served and charged for by the number of drinks served.
By the Piece
Food purchased by the individual piece, usually for a reception.
By-Laws
See ARTICLES AND BY-LAWS.
Byte
The amount of memory needed to store one character such as a letter or a number.
C&F
Cost and Freight. A pricing term indicating that these costs are included in the quoted price.
C&I
Cost and Insurance.  A pricing term indicating that these costs are included in the quoted price.
Cabana
Room adjacent to pool area, with or without sleeping facilities.
Cabaret Set-up
Room arrangement with cocktail tables with chairs and a stage.
Cabaret Table
Small round table, 15- 30 inches in diameter (38-76 centimeters) used for cocktail type parties. Also Called COCKTAIL TABLE. See Also TUXEDO TABLE.
Cable
Used for suspending objects and is much stronger than wire. Its thickness ranges from 1/8” to ½”.
Cable Modem
Allows you to connect your computer to a local cable television line and receive data at high speed. Cable modems attach to a coaxial cable line to communicate with a cable modem termination system at the cable television company.
Cable Pick
Rigging point or working line used to lift overhead equipment above an exhibit space or exhibit.
CAD/CAM
Computer Assisted Drawing/Computer Assisted Manufacturing.
CADD
Computer Aided Design and Drafting.
CAE
Certified Association Executive.
CAEM
Canadian Association of Exposition Managers.
Cafeteria Service
A food service operation in which customers carry their own trays and select food from a display counter or counters. It is similar to a buffet, but food is served by attendants.
Calamari
Italian fried squid.
Call
1) Method of securing union employees. 2) Time specified for labor to report (e.g. an 8:00 a.m. call). 3) Minimum amount for which union labor must be paid.  See LABOR CALL.
Call Board
Theater bulletin board with announcements of rehearsals, work calls and other general theater announcements. 
Call Brand
Brand of liquor, distinguished from HOUSE BRAND, selected by a customer according to personal preference. Usually a higher quality than house brands.
Call for Papers
An invitation to submit topic ideas for the conference program. Document containing detailed instructions for submission of papers for assessment and selection by a review committee; often referred to as “Abstract Forms.” See ABSTRACT. See Also CONFERENCE PAPERS.
Call Pay
See REPORTING PAY.
Call-Out
Notations on drawings or exhibits of special significance, i.e. finish, edge, color, detail or features.
Cam
Metal disc, either eccentric or notched, commonly used to open and close flash switches and other mechanical devices.
Camera Card
Cue card which displays script to performers on stage in order to prompt lines. See CUE CARD. See Also IDIOT CARD.
Camera Chain
The combination of television cameras, cables, video controls and power supply.
Camera Left and Right
Directions from camera’s perspective, as opposed to STAGE LEFT AND RIGHT. See AUDIENCE LEFT AND RIGHT. See Also SCREEN LEFT AND RIGHT.
Cam-Lock Connectors
Means of connecting electrical cabling to electrical equipment.
Campus Housing
Dormitory or other university/college sleeping accommodations.
Can Service
Foods are prepared tableside and an assembled plate is served by the attendant.
Canadian Customs Invoice
Document required by Canadian Customs identifying shipper, seller, consignee, terms, date of shipment, material being sold/shipped, classification code, quantity, unit and total prices. Additional information required on the invoice depends on shipper and consignee arrangements.
Canapé
(can a pay) Hot or cold appetizer with a bread or cracker base.
Cancellation Clause
Provision in a contract which outlines damages to be paid to the non-canceling party if cancellation occurs, due the canceling party's breach of the contract.
Cancellation or Interruption Insurance
Insurance that protects a event organizer against financial loss or expenses incurred when contractually specified perils necessitate canceling or relocating a event, or cause a reduction in attendance.
Cancellation/No-Show Percentage
A factor included in WASH. The number of rooms that did not materialize (either canceled or no-showed on the planner date of arrival). See also WASH.
Cancelled Business
A booking that subsequently did not take place, either because the event itself was cancelled or left the destination or facility before taking place. According to the International Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus, the local CVB should track the estimated number of room nights, attendance and attendee spending and the reason associated with the cancellation.
Candelabra
Ornamental branched holder for more than one candle.
Canned
A slang term for a standard ”off the shelf” speech or presentation. Often, the term “ canned” is used in a negative context to refer to material that a speaker uses too often, without changes, in presentations.
Canopy
1) Drapery, awning or other roof-like covering.  2) An overhead projecting cover.
Cantilever
A horizontal beam or piece supported on one end and extending beyond its vertical support.
Canvas
Material used for outdoor banners.
Cap Nut
A piece of hardware with an internal screw thread that is used on the end of a bolt when a finished appearance is desired.
Cap Strip
Piece of finished material used to cover end framing.
Capacitor
Electronic circuit component part designed to store electricity.
Capacity
Maximum number of people allowed in any given area.
Capacity Control
Restriction on the number of seats available at a particular fare.
Cappuccino
A hot beverage of 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, 1/3 foamed milk.
Captain
Person in charge of banquet service at food functions; supervisor of the servers.
Caption
See CUTLINE.
Carbon Neutral Travel
Carbon Neutral is the point at which enough trees are planted to offset completely emissions from a manufacturing process, distribution, product usage, building or individual.
Cargo Insurance
Additional coverage protecting the owner of goods for loss or damage while goods are in a carrier's possession. Recommended for all international shipments.
Carnet
(carnay) A customs document permitting the holder to carry or send merchandise temporarily into certain foreign countries (for display, demonstration or similar purposes) without paying duties or posting bonds.
Carnival
Mobile enterprise principally devoted to offering amusement or entertainment to the public in, upon or by means of portable amusement rides or devices or temporary structures in any number or combination, whether with other structures or forms of public attraction.
Carousel Tray
Circular holder used for projecting 35mm slides.
Carpaccio
An appetizer of thin shavings of raw beef fillet, often drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice or served with a mayonnaise or mustard sauce and often topped with capers and/or onions. Sometimes tuna, or other meat, is used in place of the beef.
Carpenter
Skilled person used for fabrication and installation of displays; labor to perform display uncrating, installation, dismantling, recrating. (Note: this type of labor is performed by individuals with a variety of job titles throughout the world).
Carpet Knife
Knife used for cutting carpet.
Carpet Tape
Double-faced tape used to adhere edge of carpet to floor or to repair carpet tears. See DUCT TAPE.
Carriage Bolt
A bolt with a square shank next to the head to allow tightening in wood without tools.
Carrier
1) Exclusive use of all or some space on an airplane, bus, ship, or other vehicle for a special period of time and for a specific itinerary. 2) Transportation contractor moving passengers or freight (van line, common carrier, rail car, airplane).
Cartage
1) Fee charged for transporting freight between destinations. 2) Short distance hauling of exhibit properties.
Cartage Agent
Ground service operator who provides pickup and delivery in areas not served directly by air carrier.
Cartons
Small shipping containers made of cardboard.
Case Study
An intensive analysis of an individual unit or situation.
Cases
Shipping containers usually made of plastic or fiberglass.
Cash Accounting
A system in which revenue and expenses are counted as they are actually received.
Cash Against Documents
CAD. Payment for goods in which a commission house or other intermediary transfers title documents to the buyer upon payment in cash.
Cash Bar
Private room bar set up where guests pay for drinks individually.
Cash Based Accounting
An accounting method that enters income and expenses into the books at the time when payment is received or expenses incurred.
Cash Flow
The transfer of monies into and out of an enterprise.
Cash Flow Chart
Estimate total of revenue and expenditure; divided into subject categories projecting cash needed to meet expenses over a specific time frame. See BUDGET CHART. See Also PHASED BUDGET.
Cash in Advance
CIA. Payment for goods in which the price is paid in full before shipment is made.  This method is usually used only for small purchases, for poor credit risks or when the goods are built to order.
Cash Registration
Full payment for anticipated room and tax charges at registration; credit for incidentals not extended.
Cash Reservation
Payment with reservation for full or part of stay.
Cash with Order
CWO. Payment for goods in which the buyer pays when ordering and in which the transaction is binding on both parties.
Cassette
Self-enclosed two-reel tape module — video or audio.
Casual Attire
Sports shirt (possibly with jacket) for men; resort wear for women.
Casualty
Rooms that were reserved by attendees but not used; often refers to “no shows” or last minute cancellations.
Casualty Insurance
A type of insurance that is primarily concerned with the legal liability for losses caused by injury to persons or damage to the property of others.
Category Cable
(Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable or UTP) Usually referred to as Cat 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 cable. Cat 5 transmits data the fastest. Fast Ethernet requires enhanced Cat 5 cable or Cat 5 to operate at its full potential. See BACKBONE.
Caterer
1) A food service vendor, often used to describe a vendor who specializes in banquets and theme parties. 2) An exclusive food & beverage contractor within a facility.
Catering
The provision of food and beverages.
Catering Sales Manager
Staff person responsible for selling and servicing group and local food and beverage functions.
Catwalk
Walkway above auditorium used for hanging lights and sound equipment.
Caviar
Sturgeon roe (eggs); lightly salted.  The lighter the color, the better quality and the more expensive.
CBT
Computer-Based Training.
CC
Current Cost.
CDME
Certified Destination Marketing Executive. A certification of the International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus. www.iacvb.org
CD-ROM
Compact Disk-Read Only Memory. A disk that can hold many times the data of a traditional floppy disk.
CDX
Blemish-free wood surface.
CEC
Continuing Education Credit. Requirement of many professional groups by which members must certify participation in formal educational programs designed to maintain their level of ability beyond their original certification date.  See CONTINUING EDUCATION UNIT (CEU).
Ceiling Decor
Suspended decorations to enhance appearance of hall, or create a more intimate environment by 'lowering' the ceiling.
Ceiling Height
Maximum height of ceiling of an exhibition hall or event room. Dimensions quoted by halls and hotels often do not take into account any light fixtures hanging from the ceiling.
CEIR
Center for Exhibition Industry Research. A member of the Convention Industry Council.
Celastic
Material formed to shape by using treated fabrics, resins, and adhesives.
Celebrity Speaker
A speaker who is booked for his/her name value.
Celotex
Material composed of compressed paper and adhesives.
Celsius
A temperature scale (Also Called CENTIGRADE) where 0° is freezing and 100° is the boiling point.  To convert Celsius temperatures to Fahrenheit, multiply the Celsius figure by 9, divide by 5, and add 32.
Centerpiece
Decoration for the center of a banquet table.
Centigrade
See CELSIUS.
Central Console
The desk from which technicians operate microphones and audiovisual equipment.
Century Weight
CWT. A measurement for exhibit freight, usually 100 pounds.
Certificate in Meeting Management
CMM. Certification program offered by Meeting Professionals International; global certification in meeting management that focuses on strategic thinking and actions for senior level meeting professionals.
Certificate of Inspection
A document certifying that merchandise (such as perishable goods) was in good condition immediately prior to its shipment.
Certificate of Insurance
A document provided by an insurance company as proof that a policy has been issued and coverage is in effect.
Certificate of Manufacture
A statement (often notarized) in which a producer of goods certifies that the manufacturing has been completed and the goods are now at the disposal of the buyer.
Certificate of Origin
A document, required by certain countries for tariff purposes, certifying as to the country of origin of specified goods.
Certification
Program and process by which a participant completes proscribed training and passes an assessment.
Certified Association Executive
CAE. Certification program offered by the American Society of Association Executives. Certification designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance and designate those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of association management.
Certified Destination Marketing Executive
CDME. A certification of the International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus. www.iacvb.org
Certified Exhibition Manager
CEM. An exhibition management professional, as officially designated by the International Association of Exhibition Management.
Certified Hospitality Marketing Executive
CHME. A certification program offered by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International. www.hsmai.org
Certified Hospitality Sales Professional
CHSP. A certification program offered by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.
Certified Hotel Administrator
CHA. A certification program offered by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.
Certified Incentive Travel Executive
CITE. A designation offered by the Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE).
Certified Manager of Exhibits
CME. An exhibit industry professional, as officially designated by the Trade Show Exhibitors Association.
Certified Meeting Professional
CMP. Certification program offered by the Convention Industry Council. This designation certifies competency in 27 areas of meeting management through application and examination.
Certified Speaking Professional
CSP. Accredited designation offered by the National Speakers Association. This designation is earned for extensive, documented speaking experience and client satisfaction.
Certified Special Events Professional
CSEP. Accredited designation offered by the International Special Event Society. This designation is earned for professional achievement in event management.
Certified Weight
An official weight issued from a Certified Weight Master. This individual certifies a shipment's weight as the only acceptable weight for transportation and drayage at a tradeshow. Weights can be determined by weighing the vehicle heavy (full) and light (empty), or by weighing each piece.
CESSE
Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives. A member of the Convention Industry Council.
CEU
See CONTINUING EDUCATION UNIT.
CHA
Certified Hotel Administrator. A certification program offered by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.
Chafing Dish
Used to warm or cook food, it consists of a container (usually metal) with a heat source directly beneath it, which can come from a candle, electricity or solid fuel (e.g. Sterno). There's often a larger dish that is used as a water basin (like the bottom of a double boiler) into which the dish containing the food is placed to prevent food from burning. 
Chai
Spiced tea with cream and sweetener.
Chain Drive
Power transmission via chain for the movement of an object.
Chain Hoist Motor
Motor that pulls a chain through itself in order to lift a load.
Chain Lock
Protective or security device which connects by a chain a closed and ajar door to doorjamb. Also Called SECURITY LOCK.
Chair
A person selected to preside over a committee, a conference session or entire an conference. 
Chalkboard
See BLACKBOARD. See Also MARKER BOARD.
Chamfer
Technique of reducing sharp corner of lumber by sanding or machining edge.
Change Order
Facility form to advise departments of changes in reservations or functions.
Channel
1) Individual signal path through a system which has more than one such path. A special line reserved to a specific usage (e.g. speech on walkie talkies, etc.). 2) Generally, any material milled or extruded in a continuous U-shape.
Character Generator
Electronic device that allows words or characters to be displayed on a television image.
Charger
Another name for a larger plate, used as a base plate or platter.
Charrette
The binding together of designers, planners, and business professionals to discuss development concepts and plans. Freely sharing ideas in a relaxed, yet intense atmosphere — a brainstorming session is at the heart of a successful Charrette. It is a planning process, ideal for entertainment and recreational projects.
Chart of Accounts
A detailed list of the individual line items that make up the revenue and expense categories in a budget. A numbering system used to identify every line item in a budget, so income and expenses are posted to the correct accounts.
Charter
1) Exclusive use of all or some space on an airplane, bus, ship, or other vehicle for a special period of time and for a specific itinerary. 2) To create a new association, organization or chapter of an association or organization.
Charter Operations
1) In terms of motor carrier certificates, the transportation of groups organized by someone other than the carrier, and which are sold the exclusive use of the vehicle. 2) An operator authorized to arrange transportation in charter operations.
Charter Party
A written contract, usually on a special form, between the owner of a vessel and a charterer who rents use of the vessel or a part of its freight space. The contract generally includes the freight rates and the ports involved in the transportation.
Charts
Diagrams, music books, sheets, or scores. 
Chaser
Mild drink taken after hard liquor.
Chaser Flasher/Lights
Electronic device to accomplish rapid sequential lighting.
Chat
A real time synchronous electronic discussion forum where participants can communicate with instructors, mentors and peers to simulate the classroom environment.
Chateaubriand
Thick tenderloin steak, cut from the center or 'barrel' of the loin.
Chaud
(show) Hot.
Chaud Froid
(show fwah) Hot/cold jellied sauce used to decorate buffet show pieces, such as hams or turkeys.
Cheat
Varying the positions of actors to achieve a better TV picture.
Check-In
Procedure for hotel guest arrival and registration.
Check-In Time
Time at which hotel guests may check in and occupy sleeping rooms.
Check-Out
Procedure for hotel guest departure of their sleeping room including account settlement.
Check-Out Time
Time set by facility when hotel guests are required to vacate sleeping rooms.
Chef’s Choice
Selection of food items to best complement the entrée. The selection is being left up to the chef.
Chef’s Table
The opportunity to sample a menu in advance of the event, usually in the company of the chef. Also refers to a food event held in the kitchen where the attendees interact with the chef and kitchen staff.
Chemise
With skins, as in boiled potatoes in their skins.
Cherries Jubilee
Flaming dessert served over vanilla ice cream.
Cherry Picker
Equipment capable of lifting a person or persons to a given height. See HIGH JACKER. See Also MAN LIFT, JLG, SCISSOR LIFT, GENIE LIFT, HI LOW, FORKLIFT.
Chevron
Type of cloth used for backdrops.
Chevron Set-Up
Seating arrangement in which chairs are arranged in rows slanted in a V shape and separated by a center aisle. They face the head table or speaker. See HERRINGBONE SET-UP. See Also V-SHAPE SET-UP.
Chief Executive Officer
CEO. The principal officer responsible for overall administration of an organization.
Chief Financial Officer
CFO. Executive responsible for financial affairs of an organization.
Chief Operating Officer
COO. Executive responsible for day-to-day operations of an organization.
Chiffonade
Foods served with shredded vegetables, such as lettuce salads with shredded carrots and/or red cabbage.
Chinoise
French word for Chinese.
Chipping
Distortion of audio signals caused by input signal peaks or voltage amplitudes which cause a circuit to attempt to exceed its own maximum voltage capabilities.
CHME
Certified Hospitality Marketing Executive. A certification program offered by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International. www.hsmai.org
Chop Suey
Chinese stew, with meat or fish, plus bamboo sprouts, onions, rice and water chestnuts.
Chow Mein
Chinese dish of bean sprouts, celery, mushrooms, and a meat or fish served over crispy or pan-fried soft noodles.
CIC
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.
CIF
Cost, Insurance, Freight. A pricing term indicating that these costs are included in the quoted price. 
CIF&C
Cost, Insurance, Freight, and Commission. A pricing term indicating that these costs are included in the quoted price.