An individual who does not consume any animal products, including meat and by-products such as eggs, dairy products, honey, leather, fur, silk, wool, cosmetics,
What is vegan?
100
A small sign used to identify the speaker or speakers.
What is a table tent?
100
Hotel staff person responsible for assisting salesperson in selling sleeping rooms and function space. Usually reports to Director of Sales (DOS).
What is Sales Coordinator/ Manager/Representative?
100
Formalized statement of outcomes to be anticipated as a result of the educational process.
What is an objective?
100
A list showing the number and kinds of items being shipped, as well as other information needed for transportation purposes.
What is a packing list?
200
Plate used under bowl, glass, condiments, and so forth. See BASE PLATE.
What is an underliner?
200
1) A trip or finish curtain, usually 12” deep with scalloped edge, used to give a tent a finished appearance. 2) A short overhead, decorative border normally used as a light baffle or screen.
What is a Valance?
200
Guest holding confirmed sleeping room reservation is denied accommodations at the hotel where the reservation is held upon their arrival, and is relocated to another hotel.
What is a Walk?
200
Binding process using wire staples, thread, or wire.
What is Saddle-Stitch Binding?
200
An alternate event date contracted to use in case of inclement weather.
What is a Rain Date?
300
Brand of liquor, distinguished from HOUSE BRAND, selected by a customer according to personal preference. Usually a higher quality than house brands.
What is a Call Brand?
300
Colored light that softly illuminates an area.
What is a Wash Light?
300
A holding area where trucks or buses check in and wait for instructions before delivering or picking up freight or passengers.
What is a Marshalling Yard?
300
A meeting open to all those in attendance at a event. See PLENARY SESSION.
What is General Session?
300
Descriptive information that is a record of what is observed, presented in narrative by the respondent. Also referred to as “soft data.”
What is Qualitative Data?
400
White gloved servers circle the room, usually with flaming dishes, before placing the food on the tables with a flourish.
What is a Waiter Parade?
400
Raised platform usually above the floor of a hall or large room.
See Also Podium Riser
What is a Dais?
400
Facility's in-house public-address system.
What is PA System?
400
A meeting open to all those in attendance at a event. See PLENARY SESSION.
What is General Session?
400
Information that is represented numerically so you can assign ranks or scores, or determine averages and frequencies. Also Called HARD DATA.
What is Quantitative Data?
500
A food service operation in which customers carry their own trays and select food from a display counter or counters. It is similar to a buffet, but food is served by attendants.
What is Cafeteria Service?
500
Facility, as the center of operations, where registration, general sessions, and conference staff office are located.
What is Headquarters?
500
See LOW SEASON.
See Also Low Season
What is off-season?
500
1. Kiosk 1) Free-standing pavilion or light structure, often inside a facility, where printed or electronic information is available. 2) A small enclosure for ticket sales, information, etc.
What is Kiosk?
500
APEX. An initiative of the meetings, conventions & exhibitions industry managed by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). APEX develops and manages the implementation of accepted practices (voluntary standards) for the industry.