MICE- PRELIMS Flashcards
- the application of project management
- the creation and development of small and/or large-scale personal/ corporate events.
event management
process of leading the work of a team to achieve all project goals within the given constraints
project management
This information in project management is usually described in _____, created at the beginning of the development process.
project documentation
TRUE/ FALSE: This information in project management is usually described in project documentation, created at the end of the development process.
FALSE ( end- beginning)
three (3) constraints in project management:
- scope
- time
- budget
seven (7) key elements in project management:
- event
- infrastructure
- audience
- attendees
- organizers
- venue
- media
difference between event management and event planning:
event management:
- reserve location
- coordinate with outside vendors
- manage staff
- resolve event situations
event planning:
- select overall theme
- negotiate hotel contracts
- hire a caterer
- develop invitations
- gathering of 10 or more individuals for a minimum of four hours in a contracted venue
- held in different fields of preofessions
meeting
TRUE/ FALSE: Conferences are exclusive and formal.
FALSE (conferences- meetings)
Those that are held among top officials of the national government with top officials of other nations are known as ____.
high- level meetings
three (3) types of meetings:
- annual general meetings
- board meetings
- management meetings
- events used to promote particular actions among a specific group of people.
- done without any relation to a business for they seek to reward the performance of the participants
incentives
TRUE/ FALSE: In organizations,
incentive programs are usually in the form of travels.
TRUE
It is a global management tool that utilizes travel experience to increase the performance of an organization in achieving its goals.
incentives
this includes a variety of functions for executing large-scale events, which might include conferences, conventions, concerts, trade shows, festivals, and ceremonies.
event management
this involves handling the overall logistics of the event, working with staff, and conducting project management of the event as a whole.
event management
___ also supervise the services of all outside vendors and professionals, including event planners.
event managers
__ is commonly understood as an occurrence; something that happens.
event
from the general definition of an event, more specific terms were derived such as ____ and ____.
special events and planned events
a unique and/or a one-time occurrence of an opportunity for a leisure, social or cultural experience outside of the normal activities of the guest.
event
TRUE/ FALSE: events should be produced for a purpose and is celebrated either through a ceremony, ritual, or both to satisfy specific needs of the sponsoring or organizing body.
TRUE
characteristics of an event:
- unique occurrences
- limited duration (within hours or day)
- live audience
- require one or more groups to plan
- staged for a purpose
four (4) types of events:
- according to purpose
- according to no. of participants
- according to frequency
- according to impact
two (2) classifications of events
- corporate
- social
they are the one tasked to make events happen through a process that includes info gathering, concept development, planning, coordinating, and evaluation.
event manager
tasks of an event manager:
- meet clients
- plan programs
- monitor event activities
- check bills
- conduct post-event briefings
event manager qualifications:
- knowledge
- skills
- abilities
MICE is more commonly known as ____.
meetings industry
comes in the context of travel industry that is evolved to coordinate the hosting, management and promotion of tourism businesses with strategic initiatives.
MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, events)
First Convention Bureau Founded Detroit Michigan
1896
a corporate body attached to the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) that is responsible for marketing and promoting the Philippines as a global tourism destination.
TPB (Tourism Promotions Board)
shall market the Philippines as a major convention destination in Asia (taking charge to attract, promote, facilitate, and service large-scale events)
TPB (Tourism Promotions Board)
an architectural landmark on its own, housing works of various Filipino master artists in painting.
PICC (Philippine International Convention Center)
made history as Asia’s first convention center, setting a trend that led to countries to build their own.
PICC (Philippine International Convention Center)
PICC has a ____ that can seat more than 3,500; an elegant Reception Hall, Exhibit Areas and other meeting rooms.
plenary hall
- the country’s newest and largest privately-run exhibition and convention center.
- a world-class venue for international exhibitions and corporate functions
SMX convention center
an integral part of the MOA Complex, an innovative business and leisure park that addresses the needs of every event organizer.
SMX convention center
an innovative business and leisure park that addresses the needs of every event organizer.
MOA complex
MOA Complex is envisioned to be the ______
new convention destination in asia
the 1st world-class exhibition center which was inaugurated on Nov. 1996
world trade center- manila
the world trade center- manila was inaugurated on ___
nov 1996
The first of two exhibition halls at the World Trade Center- Manila cover a
total floor space of _____
8,300 square meters
____ is a structure built by the Cebu Provincial Government in time for the 12th ASEAN Summit in Jan 2007 and the 2nd East Asia Summit
CICC (Cebu International Convention Center)
CICC is a three-story structure with a gross floor area of 28,000 square meters and situated on 3.8 hectares of land in ___.
mandaue city
an ideal venue for conventions, meetings, trade shows, business conferences, sports, corporate events, expositions and other special events.
CICC (cebu international convention center)
Proper integration and employment of all of these MICE will result in:
- raise national income
- provide more jobs
“destination marketing” organization
CVB (convention and visitors bureau)
- non-profit organizations that work independently under the auspice of the board of directors
CVB (convention and visitors bureau)
___ is directly responsible for travel, tourism, and “product awareness” to visitors.
CVB (convention and visitors bureau)
- assist meeting & event planners by providing good deals on quality local resources.
- communicate with planners
- build an appropriate destination in your hotel
CVB
primary funding source of CVB
hotel/ motel tax
something that a hotel guest pays on lodging in the community of CVB
hotel/ motel tax
- offers a membership program to enhance its revenue
- directly linked to how many hotel rooms there are in a community, budget sizes vary greatly.
bureau funding
underlying mission of CVB
destination marketing
a non-profit organization supported by transient room tax, government funds, and private membership.
CVB
three (3) purposes of CVB:
- help long-term economic development of communities
- bring businesses’ together
- serve as official contact points
four (4) values of CVB:
- offer unbiased information about the services
- act as one-stop shop for meeting professionals
- provide full-range of info about the destination
- no charge for their services
benefits of working with CVB:
- destination expert
- site selection assistance
- knowledge of the calendar
- bring people together
- vetted recommendations
how to use CVB as a resource?
- great resource for brochures and event calendars
- best and unbiased information
- provide trend identification, tourism-related business contacts, industry contacts, and legislative awareness
the marketing arm of DOT that was lead by the PCVP Executive Director Daniel Corpuz.
PCVC (philippine convention and visitors cooperation)
- the principal responsibility is to advertise the Philippines as a convention, incentive, and tourist destination.
- serve as a technical arm in assisting organizers
PCVC (philippine convention and visitors cooperation)
TRUE/ FALSE: CVB is the principal responsibility is to advertise the Philippines as a convention, incentive, and tourist destination.
FALSE (CVB- PCVC)
under the ______, which was enacted into law on 12 May 2009, PCVC was recognized as the Philippines Tourism Promotions Board.
RA 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009)
PCVC was recognized as ___ on May 12, 2009
Philippines Tourism Promotions Board
six (6) leading industry organization
- PCMA
- UNWTO
- GBTA
- IHRA
- Destinations International
- WTTC
three (3) leading industry organizations in the PH
- PTAA
- HRAP
- PAGEOS
- a professional organization, representing the management of business events, conferences, and conventions.
- founded in 1956 in pennsylvania
PCMA (professional convention management association)
PCMA’s threefold misssion:
- increase PCMA’s worldwide impact by focusing on audience needs
- lead the industry through innovation, education, events, and engagement
- develop a sustainable structure
the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible,
sustainable, and universally accessible tourism
UNWTO (the world tourism organization)
TRUE/ FALSE: UNWTO is the most important inter-governmental org to hold worldwide responsibilities encompassing all tourism activities
TRUE
six (6) advantages of UNWTO
- mainstream tourism on a global agenda
- improve tourism competitiveness
- promote sustainable tourism
- advance contribution to poverty reduction
- foster knowledge
- build partnerships
it is the world’s premier business travel & meetings trade organization headquartered in Washington, DC with operations on 6 continents
GBTA (global business travel association)
the voice of global business travel industry
GBTA (global business travel association)
the only international trade association exclusively devoted to promoting and defending the interests of the hotel and restaurant industry worldwide.
IHRA (international hotel and restaurant association)
- a non-profit organization and is officially recognized by the United Nations.
- monitors and lobbies all international agencies on behalf of the hospitality industry.
IHRA (international hotel and restaurant association)
three (3) responsibilities of IHRA
- monitor issues raised by major international orgs in tourism
- represent collective industry interests before policymakers
- lobby against damaging attempts to regulate the industry.
a professional organization representing destination organizations and convention and visitor bureaus worldwide.
destinations international
the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) and tourism boards.
destinations international
TRUE/ FALSE: World Travel & Tourism Council is the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) and tourism boards.
FALSE (World Travel & Tourism Council- Destinations International)