An Introduction to the Meetings Industry

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An Introduction to the Meetings Industry

• Chapter 9

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Types of Meetings

• Association Meetings
• Corporate Meetings
• Trade Shows and Expositions

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Civic and Government Organizations

• Convention and visitors bureaus
• Department or Ministry of Tourism
• These organizations market their destinations
• Meetings are held mostly in hotels or motels

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Meeting Planning Process

• Planning the meeting itself
• Objectives
• Scheduling
• Format
• Choosing a location
• Choosing a facility

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Career Opportunities

• Meeting planner
• Meeting Coordinator
• Exhibits manager
• Hotel sales manager
• Hotel convention services manager
• Hotel catering manager
• Careers in convention and visitors bureaus
• Careers in tourism departments
• Careers as exhibitors or exhibit designers

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Meeting Rooms

• Sample meeting room setups
• Important variables influencing choice of
  facility
• Depends on the needs of the group