HFT 2750 CH 1&2 Exam Questions with
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which are open to the public (trade show and expo/consumer show/public show) -
ANSWER-Trade show: Not open to public
Expo/Consumer show/Public show: Open to public
Incentive Trips/Travel - ANSWER-Corporations offer incentive trips to reward their
top performers based on certain criteria
Fairs and Festivals - ANSWER-A cultural celebration, either secular or religious,
created by and/or for the public.
Social/Life-Cycle Events - ANSWER-A private event, by invitation only, celebrating
or commemorating a cultural, religious, communal, societal, or life-cycle occasion.
Sporting Events - ANSWER-A spectator or participatory event involving recreational
or competitive sport activities.
(The Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup are also called Mega Events)
example: Mardi Gras (New Orleans, USA) - Who is impacted? - ANSWER-All
segments of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry are impacted:
Lodging
Food and Beverage
Transportation
Attractions
Recreation
Entertainment
Shopping
Safety and security
People involved in making the floats, costumes, masks, beads, etc. Locals Clean up
crew!
Workshop/Clinic - ANSWER-An informal and public session of free discussion
organized to take place between formal plenary sessions or commissions of a
congress or of a conference, either on a subject chosen by the participants
themselves or on a special problem suggested by the organizers
Seminar - ANSWER-A lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share
experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader
A meeting or series of meetings of 10 to 50 specialists who have different, specific
skills but have a specific common interest, and come together for training or learning
purposes
, Panel/Forum - ANSWER-An open discussion with an audience, panel, and
moderator
A meeting or part of a meeting, set aside for an open discussion by recognized
participants on subjects of public interest
Symposium - ANSWER-A meeting of a many experts in a particular field, during
which papers are presented and discussed by specialists on particular subjects with
a view to making recommendations concerning the problems under discussion
(similar to a conference)
General/Plenary Session - ANSWER-Primarily used to communicate with all
conference attendees at one time in one location
May be at the beginning or end of a convention Keynote address - sets the tone,
used as a "hook" Outlines the purpose or objectives of the meeting Introduces
prominent officials
Recognizes major sponsors or others who helped plan the event
Mentions ceremonial duties
Lists other important matters of general interest
Break-Out Sessions - ANSWER-Small group sessions, panels, workshops, or
presentations offered concurrently within an event, formed to focus on specific
subjects
Separate from the general session
Formed to focus on specific subjects
Roundtable Session - ANSWER-Small interactive discussion groups
Specific topics of interest
8 to 12 around a large round table and a facilitator
Poster Session - ANSWER-More intimate presentation method
Often used with academic or medical conferences Panels or display boards are
provided for presenters to display charts, photographs, or synopsis of their research
for viewing
Presenter should be at display board
Attendees visit informally and discuss
Helps presenter gain exposure
Gain feedback for preliminary research
Major Players - ANSWER-Events Industry Council (EIC)
Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
International Live Events Association (ILEA)
International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE)
EIC (Events Industry Council) - ANSWER-Formed in 1949, as Convention Industry
Council (CIC) Has more than 30 member organizations that represent over 103,500
individuals and 19,500 firms and properties involved in the events industry
Promotes high standards and professionalism in the events industry with the
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program and signature program activities
Complete Answers
which are open to the public (trade show and expo/consumer show/public show) -
ANSWER-Trade show: Not open to public
Expo/Consumer show/Public show: Open to public
Incentive Trips/Travel - ANSWER-Corporations offer incentive trips to reward their
top performers based on certain criteria
Fairs and Festivals - ANSWER-A cultural celebration, either secular or religious,
created by and/or for the public.
Social/Life-Cycle Events - ANSWER-A private event, by invitation only, celebrating
or commemorating a cultural, religious, communal, societal, or life-cycle occasion.
Sporting Events - ANSWER-A spectator or participatory event involving recreational
or competitive sport activities.
(The Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup are also called Mega Events)
example: Mardi Gras (New Orleans, USA) - Who is impacted? - ANSWER-All
segments of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry are impacted:
Lodging
Food and Beverage
Transportation
Attractions
Recreation
Entertainment
Shopping
Safety and security
People involved in making the floats, costumes, masks, beads, etc. Locals Clean up
crew!
Workshop/Clinic - ANSWER-An informal and public session of free discussion
organized to take place between formal plenary sessions or commissions of a
congress or of a conference, either on a subject chosen by the participants
themselves or on a special problem suggested by the organizers
Seminar - ANSWER-A lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share
experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader
A meeting or series of meetings of 10 to 50 specialists who have different, specific
skills but have a specific common interest, and come together for training or learning
purposes
, Panel/Forum - ANSWER-An open discussion with an audience, panel, and
moderator
A meeting or part of a meeting, set aside for an open discussion by recognized
participants on subjects of public interest
Symposium - ANSWER-A meeting of a many experts in a particular field, during
which papers are presented and discussed by specialists on particular subjects with
a view to making recommendations concerning the problems under discussion
(similar to a conference)
General/Plenary Session - ANSWER-Primarily used to communicate with all
conference attendees at one time in one location
May be at the beginning or end of a convention Keynote address - sets the tone,
used as a "hook" Outlines the purpose or objectives of the meeting Introduces
prominent officials
Recognizes major sponsors or others who helped plan the event
Mentions ceremonial duties
Lists other important matters of general interest
Break-Out Sessions - ANSWER-Small group sessions, panels, workshops, or
presentations offered concurrently within an event, formed to focus on specific
subjects
Separate from the general session
Formed to focus on specific subjects
Roundtable Session - ANSWER-Small interactive discussion groups
Specific topics of interest
8 to 12 around a large round table and a facilitator
Poster Session - ANSWER-More intimate presentation method
Often used with academic or medical conferences Panels or display boards are
provided for presenters to display charts, photographs, or synopsis of their research
for viewing
Presenter should be at display board
Attendees visit informally and discuss
Helps presenter gain exposure
Gain feedback for preliminary research
Major Players - ANSWER-Events Industry Council (EIC)
Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
International Live Events Association (ILEA)
International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE)
EIC (Events Industry Council) - ANSWER-Formed in 1949, as Convention Industry
Council (CIC) Has more than 30 member organizations that represent over 103,500
individuals and 19,500 firms and properties involved in the events industry
Promotes high standards and professionalism in the events industry with the
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program and signature program activities
