Answers.
What does MEEC stand for? correct answers Meetings, Exhibition, Event, and Convention
What are the 3 significant entities that organize and hold MEEC gatherings? correct answers
Corporations
Associations
Government
Third Sectors
What are the key components of an event? correct answers Unique
temporary
gathering of people
ritual
What are some of the divisions of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry? correct answers
Lodging, food, transportation, attractions, entertainment, shopping
Does MEEC fall under tourism and hospitality? correct answers Yes
What are the three parts of the event industry? correct answers Trade Shows and Conventions,
Concert and Event Promotions, Party and Event Planners
What are the two components of MEEC? correct answers Planning and Producing
Name a few examples of careers in MEEC? correct answers Event Professional, Event Producer,
Event Manager, Event Coordinator, Event Support
, What are the three event resources? correct answers People, Time, and Money
Key External drivers of MEEC industry correct answers corporate profit
per capita disposable income: hiring more, bigger bonuses
time spent on leisure and sports
travel by US & non- US residents
Is more or less time for leisure and sports good for concerts and events? correct answers More
time
Is more or less time for leisure and sports good for party and event planners> correct answers
Less time
How much time and money do we currently have? correct answers More money, less time
Key success factor for trade shows and conventions correct answers Ability to manage external
contracts
Key success factor for concert and event promotion correct answers Ability to raise revenue from
additional sources
Key success factor for party and event planners correct answers Ability to vary services to suit
different needs
What does the CIC stand for and when was it created? What are they known for? correct answers
Convention Industry Council, 1985
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program
APEX