MEEC
What does the "C" in MEEC stand for?
Convention
When should you send invitations:
During venue negotiations
Before establishing event objectives
After creating a critical path
After signing a contract with the hotel
After signing a contract with the hotel
Which would NOT be considered a fixed cost:
Venue rental
General liability insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Audio-visual
Alcoholic beverages
Which would NOT be included at a conference?
Break-out session
Panel discussion
Plenary session
Weekly discussion
Weekly discussion
Which is NOT a clause in an event contract:
Cancellation clause
Negotiation clause
Attrition clause
Force majeure
Negotiation clause
Request for Proposal
Which term would NOT be a part of the venue negotiation?
Attrition clause
Rack rate
Augmented reality
Peak season
Augmented reality
Which would NOT be a part of your event budgeting?
Site inspection
Establishing financial goals
Identifying variable costs
Cost control
Site inspection
A trade show is a type of event where the primary activity is a theatrical performance for a large audience.
False
Which is NOT a type of insurance that would be required for an event?
General liability insurance
Worker’s compensation
Tenant insurance
Server liability insurance
Tenant insurance
Name 2 sectors within the tourism & hospitality with an economic connection to the events industry
Accommodations
Transportation
Food & Beverage
Attractions
Entertainment
Shopping
Why conduct a post-event evaluation?
Public relations
Continuous improvement
Brand standards
Dividing profits
Continuous improvement
2 main reasons why a company would sponsor an event
Sales, marketing, relationships, visibility, reputation, partnerships, perception
Establishing clear event objectives is the first step in the event planning process.
True
Which permit would NOT be required for an event?
Burn permit
Special occasion permit
Building permit
Lottery permit
Burn permit
What does the EE stand for in MEEC?
Events & Exhibitions
Intellectual property refers to any venue that is located in North America
False. Ownership of creative or artistic works
Attrition is the process by which an event planner calculates their contingency fund.
False
Before creating a floor plan, factors to be considered would include the style of venue chosen, number of attendees and type of event being hosted.
True
An oral agreement is far more legally binding than a written contract.
False.
MBECS: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities for Event Professionals: Name 2.
strategic planning, project management, risk management, financial management, administration, human resources, stakeholder management, event design, site management, marketing, professionalism, communication
The site selection process must occur before an effective needs analysis can be performed.
False. Needs analysis is the first step in establishing objectives
What is the final stage in the event planning process?
Research
Evaluation
Design
Planning
Evaluation
What is the biggest advantage of conducting a post-event evaluation?
Public relations
Continuous improvement
Brand standards
Dividing profits
Continuous improvement
Creating a risk management plan is only optional when planning music festivals.
False. Don't be a Billy