Exam 14: Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions

Explain the role of a CVB in drawing tourism to a city or area. What other industries are represented by the CVB?

A large meeting that includes some type of exposition or trade show would be a:

A client wishes to hold a meeting where there will be a small number of people all who will be taking notes and who need to be seated at a block rectangular table. What type of meeting Room set-up would you suggest?

The first association in the United States was formed in Rhode Island in the 18th centuries and was comprised of which group?

The primary function of a trade association is to:

What does a meeting planner do? List and describe some of their primary activities and responsibilities.

A lecture and a dialog that allows participants to share experiences in a particular field is a:

The conference event order includes all of the following except:

A ________ is an event or type of meeting at which experts discuss a particular subject and opinions are gathered.

After the main meeting, the meeting planner would like attendees to attend smaller break out sessions designed to provide more detail instructions about the company's products and Participants will be taking extensive notes. What type of meeting room set-up would you Suggest?

Meeting planners and conventioneers have recognized the ________ Convention Center as the most desirable convention destination in the world.

Meetings that are held every year by corporations or associations to inform their members of previous and future activities are called ________ meetings.

All of the following are key elements of an enforceable contract except:

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary responsibilities of the CVB?

A service organization within the visitor industry that offers a host of programs and services to meet client's needs is known as a:

________ may be independent contractors or full-time employees of corporations or associations that make hotel and meeting bookings and plan events down to the last detail.

A small group led by a facilitator or trainer that generally includes exercises to enhance skills or develop knowledge of a specific topic is known as a:

A service contractor is hired by the:

What are the components of an enforceable contract?

Describe the staff responsibilities that would fall under the sales manager of a destination management company.