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Toursim & Hospitality Management(NIC)
Conventions and Special Events
9
Management
Undergraduate 2
01/27/2011

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Term

Special Event

 

 

 

 

 

 

Definition
A One-time event that is staged for the purpose of celebration; a unique activity
Term
Special Event Tour
Definition
A tour that is designed around a particular event ( for example, the Kentucky Derby, Mardi Gras, or the Rose Bowl Parade).
Term
Special Events Company
Definition
A company that presents special effects and theatrical acts. This type of company may contract to put on an entire event or only parts of one. It sometimes hires speakers as part of its contract.
Term

"Special Event"

Such as a city Festival or Fair

 

Definition

 

Can Mean working with Community infrastructure, merchandising , promoting and in some cases dealing with the media

Term
Vision Statement
Definition
1. First tool used in Planning a Special Event
2. Clearly identifies: Who, What, When, Where and Why of the Event.
Term
Management Tools needed for Scheduling
Definition

Graphs and Flow Charts

Keeps track of start and end times

coffee breaks, lunch breaks and meeting start and ends

Setup & Breakdown Schedules

(Provide Event manager with an apportunity to determine tasks that may be overlooked)

Policy Statements

Provide clear understanding of commitments

such as: HR, Sponsors, security, ticketing, volunteers and paid personnel.

 

Term
Community Infrastructure
Definition

Could include

CEO of the copany, politicians, prominent business leaders of the community, civic and community groups, the media and other community leaders.

Term
Promotional Mix Model
Definition

Advertising

Direct Marketing

Interactive (Internet marketing)

Sales promotion

Publicity (Public Relations)

Personal selling

 

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