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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Digital subscriber line. Brings high bandwidth via copper phone lines.






2. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is lowest. Prices general decrease in low season.






3. An itemized statement furnished to a purchaser by a seller and usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale.






4. AKA Group Travel Agency. Company specializing in planning and handling group travel.






5. The type of platform that multi-purpose technology solutions designed to handle many event planning and management tasks are built on. They range in price from a few hundred dollars for a basic single-user program to hundreds of thousands of dollars






6. The day-to-day cost of doing business that is pre-committed - such as salaries - insurance - lease expenses - utilities - etc.






7. An ongoing process in which an individual actively seeks to understand and contribute to change.






8. Final official listing of all passengers and/or cargo aboard a transportation vehicle or vessel.






9. In-person on-site review and evaluation of a venue or location for an event.






10. A collection of publicity items that includes: 1) pertinent data on the meeting - such as agenda - historical data - guest speakers - special events - etc. The property - such as photos - descriptions of public space areas - local entertainment - etc






11. A type of room rate that includes breakfast and one other meal (usually dinner).






12. One or more standard units of exhibit space. In the US - a standard unit is generally known to be a 10' x 10' space (one standard booth/stand unit - equaling 100 nsf). However - if an exhibitor purchases multiple units side-by-side or back-to-back -






13. Capture - manipulation and storage of video in digital format on a computer. Can be displayed on a computer as part of a graphic presentation.






14. Company which designs and handles some or all elements of incentive travel programs.






15. A facility that provides a dedicated environment for events - especially small events. May be certified by the International Association of Conference Centers.






16. A document provided by an insurance company as proof that a policy has been issued and coverage is in effect.






17. A music licensing organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States. It grants licensing agreements for the performance of music.






18. Automated External Defibrillator. Device installed in many large public areas (e.g. airports - hotels - convention centers). Can be used by any individual to administer life-saving care to person experiencing a heart attack.






19. Donated financial or material support - usually in exchange for recognition; Paid opportunity for entity or an exhibitor to increase its visibility at the event.






20. A true and honest effort to uphold the law. (as in Good Faith Effort)






21. Casting video images on monitors or on large screen.






22. A supplier of a specific event service - such as photography - rental of furniture or audiovisual equipment - or floral decoration.






23. Wooden platform used to carry goods. See SKID.






24. The amount of information that can be transmitted in an information channel such as a telephone line - ISDN - or Ethernet. Higher bandwidth means that images and sound will load more quickly for use in videoconferences or on the Internet.






25. 1) Some Web-based content such as event Webcasts are made available to online customers on a pay-per-view basis - which means that customers have to pay to access this programming. 2) Video productions accessible to customers who pay for access to th






26. The right granted by one party to let a another party use live or recorded music through special agreements and fee structures.






27. CSM. Professional at a hotel - convention center or convention bureau who is responsible for event operations management on all levels.






28. The presenter is questioned by a moderator on behalf of the audience.






29. Sequential numbering as part of a total number of pieces indicated on each package - carton - or crate. For example - box number 2 of 12.






30. In-house facility form authorizing cash withdrawal to be charged to master account or individual guest.






31. Procurement - maintenance and transportation of materials. Involves all related functions and services.






32. Required for shipments valued at more than $2500; used by the U.S. government to monitor the dollar volume of export shipments.






33. A tax that is added to a product at each step of the manufacturing and marketing process reflecting value which has been added to the product by processing.






34. Total number of sleeping rooms that are utilized and attributable to one event.






35. Lighting instruments that can be computer controlled to move light around the room - and project color and patterns on screens - scenery - walls or floor.






36. Insurance that protects a event organizer against financial loss or expenses incurred when contractually specified perils necessitate canceling or relocating a event - or cause a reduction in attendance.






37. Educational and/or social events planned for spouses and guests of event participants.






38. Requirement of many professional groups by which members must certify participation in formal educational programs designed to maintain their level of ability beyond their original certification date. CEUs are non-academic credit. One CEU is awarded






39. Portable MICROPHONE operating on its own power source. Often used to pass through an audience for questions or comments. Also Called WIRELESS MICROPHONE.






40. A return of part of a payment.






41. Direct mail promotional materials sent to current and prospective exhibitors to encourage participation and promote the benefits of exhibiting in a specific show. Contains information about technical points - cost of exhibition space - floor plan of






42. Any agreement which limits who may provide specific products or services under certain conditions to only one party. A general service contractor - for instance - may have an "exclusive" in a particular facility - meaning that no other contractor is






43. Two or more computers or peripherals that are linked together for the purpose of sharing data.






44. Series of tables set up in the shape of the letter U with chairs set all around on one or both sides.






45. A type of exhibit construction in which the walls are of solid material - rather than fabric.






46. 1) Lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader. 2) A meeting or series of meetings of from 10 to 50 specialists who have different specific skills but have a






47. Type of adjustable spotlight used to light lecterns - signs and areas that need a tightly focused pool of light.






48. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is highest. Prices general increase in high season.






49. When a company tries to sell its product or service on the show floor without the permission or consent of the event's management.






50. Service for meeting and greeting a person upon arrival in a city - usually at the airport - pier or rail station and assisting him or her with entrance formalities - collecting baggage and obtaining transportation.