FBM201-chapter 8

Conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, product launches are the examples of which following event category:

• Personal

• Public

• Commercial

• Expositions

• Special

Which type of event that is organized by companies for employees to meet for the purpose of team building, training, coaching or personal development?

• Interview

• Retreat

• Forum

• Seminar

Which type of event that is similar to lecture but for smaller groups who actively participate on a particular theme or topic being explored?

• Forum

• Interview

• Workshop

• Meeting

• Seminar

Examples of benefits for hospitality operators in hosting events are NOT included:

• Better utilization of space and resources

• Flexible options for space

• Savings through bulk food and beverage purchasing

• Showcase facilities to large numbers with potential for return business

• None of the above

The intermediary that promotes the destination rather than the hotel. In most cases they send international leads for conventions/exhibitions/conference to hotel partners is called:

• Destination management companies

• Convention bureaus

• Central reservations system

• Company or department web pages

When demand is high for events, operations should NOT consider?

• Providing any complimentary products or services

• Creating venue generated events

• E-mail alerts at beginning of week to regular customers informing of room availability

• Providing familiarization trips for potential clients

In your textbook, which term is used to call an events service in which they sell an existing concept or event type to different companies, who will then re-brand with their own corporate branding?

• Red label

• Blue label

• White label

• Green label

• Yellow label

Which one is NOT included in the considerations to make when planning an event to make it greener?

• Eliminate the use of single-use plastics

• Use internationally produced food

• Choose a venue in a central location with good public transport links

• Avoid the printing of brochures/event materials

• Encourage visitors/guest to recycle ensuring appropriate waste bins are well-labelling

Which one is NOT the challenges for hospitality operators in hosting events?

• Large events create a challenge to manage satisfaction of all guests

• Many stakeholders in process

• Often dependent on large quantities of casual labor

• Large quantities of inventory and equipment to

  manage

• Showcase facilities to large numbers with potential for return business

Which type of event that includes large assembly of individuals to convene or discuss business, culture, religion, or another topic?

• Interview

• Congress

• Forum

• Lecture

• Retreat