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Global Meetings & Exhibitions Copyright © 2007 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved

Chapter 1 Fundamentals of M, C & E

Terminology Overseas Transnational International Congress Secretariat Kick-off / Launch (of a product) Copyright © 2007 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved

Our Definition/Criteria An international meeting: Involves crossing national borders At least 2 days duration + travel 50 or more attendees Has a business agenda utilizing presenters Copyright © 2007 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved

Objectives & Parameters of the Types of Meetings Purpose Number of Participants Frequency Duration Organization Timetable Communication Before the Event Program Dynamics

Factors That Are Unique To International Events Visa & passport requirements Shipping & Customs regulations Currency exchange fluctuations Host country political & threat issues Government imposed travel restrictions Language considerations Cultural differences & taboos International protocol Copyright © 2007 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved

Local Support Local Government Convention Bureau Professional Congress Organizer (PCO) An independent planner or planning company that serves as an adjunct to the meeting staff offering management & financial services as well as liaison with suppliers. Destination Management Company (DMC) Expert coordinator of transportation & recreational services as well as provider of local staff on-site. Local Government Convention Bureau Copyright © 2007 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved