Meeting, Incentive, Conventions and Exhibitions

Question 1

Identify and Explain the different types of Meetings.

● Symposium:__________________________________
● _______________: Smaller meeting with more delegate exchange（communicate)
● Workshop: __________________________________
● __________: include a moderator and group of experts exchanging viewpoints
● Retreat: _______________________________

Answer 1

1.More formal, normally scientific in nature
2.Seminar
3. involves delegate interaction and discussion,usually with of facilitator
4. Forum
5. Often in a remote getaway (偏僻度假勝地）with a small group to focus on a particular issue

Question 2

Definition of conference.(3)
Meetings involving _____________, associations and government departments, can involve multiple activities and ___________ _______________, from a _____________(entire) session to several breakout （group） sessions

Answer 2

corporations
collaboration efforts
plenary

Question 3

What is important to allow for relaxation and informal networking in conference? And when it holds?

Answer 3

The social programme ，pre- and post-conference tours

Question 4

What a the purpose of exhibition?

Answer 4

Exchanging Ideas and new advancements with entertainment and hospitality options

Question 5

What are the elements needed for exhibition?（Attract,services）

Answer 5

1.Organiser must attract companies to rent booth space and convince buyers to register
2.Various support services are needed

Question 6

Name 3 benefits of MICE events

Answer 6

Enhanced tourist destination image (提升旅客對該景點的形象)
Exchange of ideas
Upgrade of local travel services

Question 7

What is the definition of Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)? What O it helps?

Answer 7

A Central coordinating body for conventions and exhibitions
-PCOs (Professional Conference Organisers) and DMCs (Destination Management Company).

Question 8

Name 3 external forces in Destination Selection

Answer 8

1. Infrastructure and logistics 基建與物流
2. Role of CVB and local government
3. Leisure activities and opportunities

Question 9

What is the definition of venue selection?

To determine venue whether it’s suitable with
__________________________ checklists & recording equipment will be used for reference and comparison by _________________,

Answer 9

site inspection
meeting planner

Question 10

How to design a good programme? (2points)

Answer 10

1.To keep delegates interested and active in attending and prevent ‘meeting fatigue’
2. Be well balanced, design based on participant infos, expectations, motives to attend