Size and Scope of Events Industry
Careers in Event Management
Purposes and Types
Planning and Setup
The Business of Relationships
100

What type of event is an organized video game competition?

E-sports event

100

This employee is responsible for anything or everything related to a successful wedding.

Wedding planner 

100

An event that has companies showcase their products and services to gain clients is called a(n)

Trade Show

100

A document created by a business to solicit potential purchases.

A request for proposal (RFP)

200

Celebrate a special occasion with a theme and are typically large in size

Festivals

200

The term that specifically refers to the coordination of a complex operation that involves many people, facilities, or supplies is called

Logistics

200

Which type of event focuses on education, the exchanging of ideas, and professional networking?

Conference

200

The flow of events or event itinerary is also known as the

Agenda

300

Such events may be part of another event, standalone events, or a combination of numerous health offerings. Popular points of focus include yoga, health food, and team building.

Wellness Event

300

The field that facilitates gatherings of people is called

Event management

300

Are much like trade shows but are open to the public. Admission is not always charged. Their purpose is less about selling and more about displaying or introducing something for the public to see. Examples include a car show

Consumer shows

300

Which room layout style is used for longer viewing sessions with larger audiences?

Continental

300

Key dates, deliverables, payment terms, refund policies, and insurance are all specified in a vendor

RFP

400

Gatherings of people for a common purpose or objective. Networking and exchanges of information are common.

Conventions

400

Which position has a team and works for a government entity to market and promote travel in a region?

Director of tourism

400

The blending of business travel with some attached leisure.

Bleisure

400

Round tables are also called

Banquet Rounds

400

Provide the necessary equipment, skills, and labor to help conduct the event.

Vendors

500

These events are typically associated with a smaller division of a larger national or international event. An example would be a Midwest gathering of the American Counseling Association.

Regional events

500

The person who works with hotels and other local accommodation providers to secure housing for guests and event employees

Housing manager

500

Funded by the company and offered as a reward to their best employees. The purpose is to make attendees feel special. Relaxation and reward are key. Budgets are typically more generous, and attendees are often encouraged to bring family members.

Incentive meetings

500

When setting up the rooms need to consider the activity that will take place in the rooms, anticipated attendance, and the appropriate....

Room setup.

500

Anyone who has a special interest in the organization, or, in this case, an event. Their interests might be emotional, financial, political, or social.

Stakeholders

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