1. TH230-03 Foundations of Conference & Event Planning Seminar 3

2. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 2 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.

3. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 3 Meeting and Event Companies to find a job: ASAE.org Hcareers.com PCMA.org

4. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 4 # 1London, UK With the Olympics and the Queen's Jubilee falling in the same summer, 2012 was certainly London's year. The Top 10 Destinations in the World in 2012

5. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 5.# 2 New York, NY They call it the Big Apple because of...horse racing? There might not be too many horses left in New York City outside of Central Park.

6. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 6 # 3 Rome, Italy There's the Coliseum and there's as much Pasta as you can manage. What's not to like about Rome?

7. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 7 # 4 Paris, France The City of Light is host to the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, and many other famous landmarks. Don't miss the Musee d'Orsay.

8. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 8 # 5 San Francisco, CA The Golden Gate Bridge is celebrating its 75th birthday in 2012. What better time to visit?

9. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 9 #6 Marrakech, Morocco This Middle Eastern city is notable for its Hidden medinas and lush garden oases. Don't miss the Majorelle Gardens.

10. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 10 7. Istanbul, Turkey This city straddles two continents -- Europe and Asia. A quick ferry ride will have your attendees feeling very cosmopolitan indeed.

11. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 11 # 8 Barcelona, Spain The unfinished La Familila Sagrada cathedral is just one of many Barcelona landmarks. The city is full of architecturally significant sites.

12. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 12 # 9 Siem Riep, Cambodia Siem Riep is the gateway to the Angor Archaeological Park, a once-in-a- lifetime sight.

13. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 13 10. Berlin, Germany Berlin has a little bit of everything – Baroque buildings, ultra modern art, and many kinds of sausage.

14. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 14 Other than the destination you chose for your project... Where in the world do you want to go and why? Event planners must know a little about the destinations they are recommending to their organizations or clients.

15. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 15 Initial Planning The event objective determines everything: Budget Location Accommodations Mode of Transportation Food & Beverage Off-Site Event

16. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 16 Listen, Listen, Listen You have to really know what the meeting is about Know your audience -Who is it for? Define event profile Ask questions Establish theme to align with objectives

17. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 17 Develop air and ground transportation partnerships

18. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 18 information included in the meeting profile 5 W’s

19. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 19 How meeting and event planners avoid, and effectively resolve, the ethical issues that will likely surface in a professional situation. Poor decisions Gifts Tips (to insure proper service)

20. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 20 Meeting and Event Planning Resources: Indeed.com Hcareers.com

21. Confidential & Proprietary Internal Kaplan Use Only. 21 COMMENTS CONCERNS

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