Catering
When planning a reception before dinner, you should order this many pieces of hors d eouvres for each guest
What is 3-4 BONUS: 12-15 if not serving dinner
What you will be charged if you don't pick up all of the hotel rooms you blocked in your contract
What is attrition
A running "tab" to which all charges will get routed for final billing
What is master account
This is the simplest style of room set with chairs aligned in consecutive straight rows.
What is theater style
The best type of service to use if you have a presentation during your meal
What is Plated
Decided by one or more persons. A form of alternative dispute resolution meant to resolve disputes outside the courts
What is arbitration
The term that reflects the total cost, base price with tax and service/gratuity
What is inclusive or gross cost
Ensures the hotel will not book something in your room in the evening (after you meeting breaks)
What is an overnight/24 hour hold
RFPs should always begin with this step at A Plus
What is a Woofoo Sourcing Request Form submission
This term is also known as 'hold-harmless'
What is Indemnification
Preliminary estimated cost of all airline tickets
What is air cost analysis
When all sleeping rooms that are not picked up will be released to the general public
What is rooming list cut off date
This details all timing, all contracted AV and every meal with estimated pricing, all room sets incl. chairs, tables, easels. Signed prior to planner arrival onsite.
What is Banquet Event Order
Liquidated damages on contracts should always be based on _____ NOT _______
What is profit not revenue
Guest rooms, meeting rooms, pillars, ceiling height and pre-function space, etc...
What is items to look for while on site inspection
Details program specific information such as client name, hotel & contracted concessions, required work to be done, # of employees expected on site, and billing terms.
What is scope of work
Frees parties from liability when extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the parties, prevents one or both parties from fulfilling their obligations under the contract. (i.e. CORONAVIRUS!!)
What is Force majeure
Ensures you have no surprises after your event ends
What is daily billing re-cap/ signing banquet checks daily.
Method of payment where each attendee covers meeting expenses instead of meeting sponsor
What is IPO (Individual pays own)
September 29, 1961
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