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

2. Syllabus Discussion Board Grading Rubrics Paper Submissions: APA
Extenuating Circumstances

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Note: In order for you to make up a quiz, exam or discussion thread, you must contact your instructor by at least one day prior to the day you want to make up the work so that access can be provided. 
Additionally, you must notify your instructor by when you have submitted late work.  [

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

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

9. 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.

10. Relevant Web Sites to Visit
World Travel and Tourism Council.
Travel Industry Association.
Cruise Lines International Association
Air Transport Association

11. Industry websites
National Restaurant Association (NRA).
American Hotel & Lodging Association
Professional Convention Management Association
Religious Conference Management Association

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

13. Meeting & Event Management Careers Meeting Planner Event Manager
Wedding Organizer Trade Show Organizer
The Meetings industry is the fastest growing segment.

14. 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.

15. Unit 1 Seminar Discussion
Professional organizations for hospitality professionals

16. Meeting Profile
What information is included in the meeting profile?

17. Professional Associations
International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Formerly IAEM
Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
U.S. Travel Association (US Travel)
Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME)

18. EVENT PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)  
Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO)
International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA)  
International Special Events Society (ISES)

19. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO)
Religious Convention Management Association (RCMA)
- Association for Convention Operations Management (ACOM)
Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE)

20. QUESTIONS
COMMENTS
CONCERNS

21. 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