Foundations of Conference & Event Planning TH230-01 Foundations of Conference & Event Planning Seminar 1

Syllabus Discussion Board Grading Rubrics Paper Submissions: APA Extenuating Circumstances

General Education Outcomes: GEL 1. Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English. GEL 2. Solve real-world problems using mathematical skills.

OBJECTIVES 2. Prioritize the components in the production of an event. 1. Utilize a range of industry resources to develop a conference. 2. Prioritize the components in the production of an event. 3. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in resolving industry or client problems. 4. Apply conference planning principles to customer service

Kaplan Policies Without Extenuating Circumstances: ·         Up to one week (1-7 calendar days) late 20% deduction in points ·         After one week (8-14 calendar days) late 30% deduction in points ·         No work will be accepted more than two (2) weeks after the due date.

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COURSE MATERIALS Title: Global Meetings and Exhibitions- eBook Author: Carol Krugman & Rudy Wright ISBN: 13-9780471 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Weekly Seminars Participation in seminars for this course is mandatory and will be graded.  Monday @ 10:00pm ET In the event you are unable to attend seminar, you must complete the alternate assignment.  

Unit 1 In Unit one we’ll discuss the roles and responsibilities of a Professional Convention Organizer (PCO) aka Meeting Planner and explore some of the places one can work in this field.

Relevant Web Sites to Visit World Travel and Tourism Council. http://www.wttc.org Travel Industry Association. http://www.tia.org Cruise Lines International Association http://www.cruising.org Air Transport Association http://www.airlines.org

Industry websites National Restaurant Association (NRA). http://www.restaurant.org American Hotel & Lodging Association www.ahla.org Professional Convention Management Association www.pcma.org Religious Conference Management Association www.rcma.org

Types of careers Incentive Travel Director Convention Planner Convention Services Independent Planner

Meeting & Event Management Careers Meeting Planner Event Manager Wedding Organizer Trade Show Organizer The Meetings industry is the fastest growing segment. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/meeting-convention-and-event-planners.htm

According to the United States Department of Labor, the meeting, convention and events specialty is expected to grow by 44 percent from 2010 to 2020 much faster than the average for all occupations. (dol.gov). We have the foundation for building this specialty. Upgrading the existing specialty areas is a strategic move that would be beneficial both to our students and to the University with additional enrollments. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/meeting-convention-and-event-planners.htm

Unit 1 Seminar Discussion Professional organizations for hospitality professionals

Meeting Profile What information is included in the meeting profile?

Professional Associations International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Formerly IAEM http://www.iaee.com- Meeting Professionals International (MPI) http://mpinweb.org U.S. Travel Association (US Travel) http://www.ustravel.org Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME) http://adme.org

EVENT PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) http://pcma.org   Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) http://www.siso.org/ International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) http://www.ifea.com   International Special Events Society (ISES) http://www.ises.com

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO) http://iapco.org Religious Convention Management Association (RCMA) http://rcmaweb.org - Association for Convention Operations Management (ACOM) http://acomonline.org Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) http://siteglobal.com

QUESTIONS COMMENTS CONCERNS

Be prepared to discuss the pros and cons of an international meeting SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Be prepared to discuss the pros and cons of an international meeting