mice Flashcards
a rapidly growing segment of the tourism and hospitality sector, attracts both tourists and non-tourists, offering business opportunities, education, and training. With over one million meetings attended annually, it contributes over $50 billion to the economy, despite economic slowdowns.
MICE industry Meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions tourism (MICE tourism
the Improvment through tim,ea relatively young sector, evolved from travel by airplane to the construction of hotels and convention centers in the 1970s, with the largest being built in 1989.
The Evolution of the Meetings, Incentives, Convention and Exhibition (MICE) Industry
a workshop where attendees learn by doing. It involves small groups
who interact with each other individually.
clinic
an assembly for a discussion of the group’s common concerns, featuring a panel of
experts who take opposite sides of an issue.
Forum
a gathering of professionals who work together under the guidance of a discussion
leader.
Seminar
a meeting where a subject is discussed by experts and a consensus of the group
is gathered.
Symposium
a small group led by a trainer concentrating on skill enhancement.
Workshop
a formal meeting of professionals for exchange of opinions and information.
Conference
a large meeting of people assembled for a common purpose.
Convention
an informal discussion on group-selected topics.
Colloquium -
-consists of two more speakers stating their viewpoints.
Panel
- a meeting in which an expert speaker addresses an audience.
Lecture
The following are forms of meeting:
-clinic
-forum
-seminar
-symposium
-workshop
-conference
-convention-
colloquium
-panel
-lecture
A typical convention has the following format:
- Welcome registration
- Introduction of the president of the association
- President’s welcome speech
- First keynote address by a speaker
- Exposition booths open
- Several workshops or presentation on specific topics
- Luncheon
- More workshops and presentations
- Demonstration of special topics
- Vendors’ private receptions
- Dinner
- Convention center closes
Planning an incentive involves the following:
- Setting specific goals
- Measuring performance
- Communicating standards to participants
- Choosing rewards appropriate to the participants
- Celebrating achievements
The major players in the MICE industry are the convention and visitors bureau (CVBs), meeting
planners and their clients, convention centers, specialized services, and exhibitions.
Key Players in the MICE Industry