It is the European term for exposition -

As geographical areas grew, became the meeting places for people who wanted to trade goods or discuss common problems

Provide lodging, meeting rooms, food and beverage, as well as a number of other services for group attending meeting, conventions or exhibitions.

two main categories of Associations:

Manila has been known as the

The display of products or promotional materials for purposes of public relations, sales and/or marketing –

The ________ provides the basis for the establishment of objectives.

_________ from meetings, conventions, and exhibitions are so important to the economy that all levels of government have organized, advertised, and provided services to attract these groups.

Reward event intended to showcase persons who meet or exceed sales or production goals.

Gathering of individuals in which the planning activities of the attendees is to attend educational sessions participate in meeting/discussion, socialize, or attend other organized events,

________– are trade or professional associations who use the trade show as an important part of their meetings or conventions to generate revenue

planners who contract their services to both associations and corporations

Categories of Planners

An occurrence, happening, and activity designed around various themes in order to create or enhance interest in a destination. – \

Refers to individuals and organizations that provide support for the meetings, conventions and exhibitions segment of the tourism and hospitality industry.-

_______ - are nonprofit organizations that are designed to address the needs of for-profit business

Post-meeting Activities

is one of the fastest-growing and lucrative areas of the tourism and hospitality industry.

Key players in the trade show industry:

served as places where primitive people gathered to discuss common interests

gave meeting planners a greater degree of flexibility and creativity that was never possible in the past.

Each village or hamlet had its

It is used by an organization to exchange views, convey a message, open a debate or give publicity to some area of opinion or a specific -

- their main aim is to introduce their products, both new and old, to an interested audience.

A ________ is a non-profitable organization designed to solicit visitors and conventions to a community.

planners who work exclusively for a corporation

A _______ is a specialized hospitality operation which aims to facilitate and support “small to medium size meetings of 20 to 50 people.”

- are persons who work for the company who are involved with the corporate exhibit program

After the conclusion of the event, the MICE planners should hold a _____

they learned to adapt their services to different clients.

________ consists of scientific, engineering, and learned associations such as the Council of the Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (CHRIE).

exhibition is the European term for

_______ a single individual or committee usually appointed by individuals or groups who sponsor meetings to coordinate the meetings

three sections of professional associations:

were established in the 1970s to develop creative meeting programs.

an exciting and profitable segment of the tourism and hospitality industry –

Discussions of trade regulations, as well as selling of trading goods, were the main reasons for .

_______ – work with meeting planners in arranging tours and activities for meeting attendees and their families who combine business with pleasure. They create tour packages for the spouse, guest, or children of the attendees.

grew and became convention centers.

On-site Activities:

_______ are individuals responsible for providing all the services needed to run the facilities for a trade show.

it is significant factor in bringing new ideas, knowledge or insights to a country, service provider as well as attendees. -

________ is a public agency whose aim is to host meetings and exhibits in a venue.

Pre-meeting Activities:

________ provide comfortable overnight accommodations for out-of-town guests for a meeting convention or trade show.

It is an activity designed for suppliers of products, goods and/or service to demonstrate and promote to a certain market. -

An _______ is an organized body that promotes and enhances a common interest activity or purpose.

______ – consists of the members with the same interests such as the Association of the Retired Person (AARP)

generate a tremendous amount of revenue within the tourism and hospitality industry.

________ this provide a venue in which individuals associated with a particular industry can bring their products and exhibit them together.

These are individuals or groups that plan meeting, convention and exhibitions-

_______– the most important person in a hotel

__________ – are responsible for all aspects of the trade show. They act as a liaison between the sponsor and the exhibitors.

Manila, Philippines pioneered the international meeting industry in Southeast Asia by opening the in 1976 to host the International Monetary Fund/World Bank Meeting.

Larger in scale than an exhibition, it generally consists of a huge public display of the goods and services of particular industry. -

________ – may be developed by the MICE planner or by the exhibition manager

________ – is concerned with religious, charitable, and public services such as the American Heart Association

is the European term for convention.

planners who work exclusively for an association

this provide the groundwork for the budget, the site selection, and the site facility.

_________ - are nonprofit organizations that are not business-oriented

MICE is the acronym for

Components of the MICE Industry –

Congress is the European term for

Participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact-finding, problem-solving and consultation. –

Gathering people for common purpose such as business, social or religious purpose.

Developing the _______ is the last thing that the MICE planner will be responsible for in the pre-meeting activities.

it determines the success of a meeting or convention.