Week 1 Assignment

Question 1

Civic Events

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Expositions

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Hallmark Events

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Incentive Travel

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Retail Events

Answer 5

Events held by stores or businesses.

International Event: Black Friday sales in the USA

Local/National Event: Christmas Bazaars in Metro Manila, Philippines

Question 6

Social Life-Cycle Events

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Tourism

Answer 7

Traveling to different places, regions, or countries.

International Event: FIFA World Cup (hosted in various countries)

Local/National Event: Intramuros Tour in Manila, Philippines

Question 8

Conventions

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Fairs

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Festivals

Answer 10

Celebrations that often last for several days.

International Event: Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

Local/National Event: Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Philippines

Question 11

Hospitality

Answer 11

Services provided to guests or customers.

International Event: Hotel and Hospitality trade show in Dubai

Local/National Event: Philippine Hospitality Summit in Manila, Philippines

Question 12

Meetings

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Conferences

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Reunions

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Sports Events

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Congress

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Foreign Meeting

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Seminar

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Workshop

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Exhibit

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Exhibition

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Parade

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Event Marketing

Answer 23

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