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Chapter 15 Special Events

Terms in this set (23)

Wedding
The most widely recognized social event.
SMERF
This market segment is usually budget conscious and includes social, military, educational, religious and fraternal groups.
International Festivals & Events Association
Which organization provides modern development, fund raising ideas and management training for members?
Festivals
What are events like Mardi Gras and Oktoberfest examples of?
social events
is recognized as a unique moment in time with ceremony and ritual to satisfy specific needs.
Service Contractor
Provides all the services needed to run a trade show
fairs
generally held at the local,county, or state level and often themed is called
workshops
meetings that empahazing interaction and exchange for information in small groups is called.
MICE
what does"mice" stand for? what does it represent?
Corporate Events
Event that holds meetings which launches new product, holds workshops, and meetings on annual sales, training, management, press, incentive and award ceremonies?
Sponsorships
This provides money or incentives in exchange for advertising
Green Lodging
Focuses on sustainable responsible practices such as recycling and energy efficient lighting
International Special Events Society
name an organization that has formed a solid network of peers that allow its members to produce quality events for their clients while benefitting from positive working relationships with all of its members
mega events
what title do we give sporting occurrences that create a positive economic impact on small and large communities such as the Olympics and the Super Bowl
Associated Events
Which events holds over 6500 conferences each year
Concerts and sporting events
What are planned as fund-raisers such as live aid?
Weddings
Your experience can give couples great ideas and fantastic scenarios that they have over looked?
convention center
Huge operation tat includes parking, information, services, business center, and food and beverage facilities?
tradeshows
an event that bring together seller of products and services at a location where they can show it to a group of people
event planning
setting the date and location, advertising the event, providing refreshments or arranging catering services all falls under the category of ....
Special Events Industry
A dynamic and diverse field that employs professionals who work together to provide a broad range of services.
Holiday Parties
An event that recognize a unique moment in time with ceremony and ritual to satisfy the specific needs.
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Name an organization that specializes in the promotion of tourism, meetings, and related business for their city.
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