PMM 6E Chp. 1

Question 1

Meeting

Answer 1

An Event where the primary activity of the participants is to attend educational sessions, participate in discussions, social functions, or attend other organized meetings

Question 2

Event

Answer 2

An organized occasion such as a meeting, convention, exhibition, special meeting, gala dinner, etc. Composed of several different yet related functions

Question 3

Hospitality Industry

Answer 3

A sector in the service industry, includes businesses that provide solutions to temporary needs such as transportation to a distant destination, food provision, venues and overnight lodging. Meetings and/or events are a sector of the industry. It is a provider of service while the meetings profession utilizes those services. Includes hotels, restaurants, catering and meeting management as part of the hospitality industry

Question 4

Independent Planner

Answer 4

Person who plans the meeting

Question 5

Professional Congress Organizers

Answer 5

Independent Planners outside of the U.S.

Question 6

Destination Management Company

Answer 6

Independent Planner tied to a company inside the U.S.

Question 7

Stakeholders

Answer 7

Have a strong interest in the outcome and make strategic decisions that affect the results but may not attend the meeting