Week 1 Assignment Flashcards
Civic Events
Events organized for the community or city.
International Event: United Nations General Assembly (held annually in New York City, USA)
Local/National Event: State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the Philippines
Expositions
Large events where companies or organizations display their products or ideas to the public.
International Event: World Expo (e.g., Expo 2020 in Dubai)
Local/National Event: Manila International Book Fair in the Philippines
Hallmark Events
Special, significant occasions that are widely recognized and celebrated.
International Event: Oscars (Academy Awards)
Local/National Event: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Filipino Film Festival) in the Philippines
Incentive Travel
Trips or vacations given to employees or customers as a reward or motivation.
International Event: Corporate incentive trip to Paris, France
Local/National Event: Incentive trip to Boracay, Philippines
Retail Events
Events held by stores or businesses.
International Event: Black Friday sales in the USA
Local/National Event: Christmas Bazaars in Metro Manila, Philippines
Social Life-Cycle Events
Major life events that mark significant stages in a person’s life.
International Event: Royal weddings (e.g., Prince Harry and Meghan Markle)
Local/National Event: Debut celebrations in the Philippines
Tourism
Traveling to different places, regions, or countries.
International Event: FIFA World Cup (hosted in various countries)
Local/National Event: Intramuros Tour in Manila, Philippines
Conventions
Large meetings or gatherings where people with common interests, professions, or hobbies come together to discuss, learn, or network.
International Event: Comic-Con International in San Diego, USA
Local/National Event: Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) events in Manila, Philippines
Fairs
Events where vendors set up booths.
International Event: Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA
Local/National Event: Negros Trade Fair in Bacolod City, Philippines
Festivals
Celebrations that often last for several days.
International Event: Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany
Local/National Event: Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Philippines
Hospitality
Services provided to guests or customers.
International Event: Hotel and Hospitality trade show in Dubai
Local/National Event: Philippine Hospitality Summit in Manila, Philippines
Meetings
Gatherings of people for discussion, decision-making, or problem-solving.
International Event: G20 Summit (annual meeting of world leaders)
Local/National Event: Corporate quarterly meetings in Makati, Philippines
Conferences
Formal gatherings where experts, professionals, or stakeholders discuss and exchange information on specific topics or industries.
International Event: TED Talks conference in Vancouver, Canada
Local/National Event: Social Media Week Manila in the Philippines
Reunions
Events where people who have not seen each other for a while gather to reconnect.
International Event: Family reunion in Los Angeles, USA
Local/National Event: High school class reunion in Quezon City, Philippines
Sports Events
Competitions or games involving physical activity and skill.
International Event: Olympics (e.g., Summer Olympics in Tokyo 2020)
Local/National Event: PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) Finals in the Philippines
Congress
A formal meeting or assembly, typically involving representatives from different regions or organizations, to discuss and decide on matters of common interest.
International Event: World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland
Local/National Event: Philippine Congress sessions in Quezon City, Philippines
Foreign Meeting
A meeting or gathering held in a different country, often involving international participants.
International Event: NATO Summit (meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization leaders)
Local/National Event: Diplomatic meeting between Philippines and Japan in Manila, Philippines
Seminar
A small, focused meeting or workshop where experts or professionals share knowledge, discuss specific topics, or train attendees.
International Event: Leadership seminar in Singapore
Local/National Event: Financial literacy seminar in Cebu, Philippines
Workshop
A hands-on session where participants learn practical skills, techniques, or strategies on a particular subject.
International Event: Design thinking workshop in London, UK
Local/National Event: Entrepreneurship workshop in Davao, Philippines
Exhibit
A mini-museum where you can see things like art, artifacts, or information on a specific topic.
International Event: Louvre Museum exhibit in Paris, France
Local/National Event: National Museum exhibit in Manila, Philippines
Exhibition
Bigger version of an exhibit. often organized for people to learn or experience something specific, like a science exhibition or an art exhibition.
International Event: Art Basel in Miami, USA
Local/National Event: Trade exhibition in Pasay City, Philippines
Parade
A procession of people, vehicles, or floats, often for celebration, commemoration, or demonstration.
International Event: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, USA
Local/National Event: Sinulog Festival Parade in Cebu City, Philippines
Event Marketing
Strategies and techniques used to promote events, attract attendees, and create engagement.
International Event: Apple product launch event in Cupertino, USA
Local/National Event: Jollibee marketing campaign in Metro Manila, Philippines
