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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional
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1. A release of rights to substitute one party for another party. The release of an insurance company right to succeed to the insured's rights to sue for damages against the tortfeasor - after the insurance company pays an insured's claim of loss due to
Waiver of subrogation
Peninsula booth
Computer assisted drawing (CAD)
Customs broker
2. A prepared statement released to the news media. Can be "For immediate release -" or at a specified time or date; an article intended for use by the media about a company - product - service - individual - or show. Also Called NEWS RELEASE.
Cost center
Press release
Theater set-up
International event
3. 1) Critiquing and rating the overall success of an event. 2) Developing an event profile from accurate event statistics.
Evaluation
Computer data projection
Rebates
Attrition clause
4. AKA Group Specification Guide or Resume. Spec Guide. The industry preferred term for a comprehensive document that outlines the complete requirements and instructions for an event. This document is typically authored by the event planner and is share
French cart service
Style
Provision
Group specifications guide
5. A list showing the number and kinds of items being shipped - as well as other information needed for transportation purposes.
Complimentary
Contract
Van line
Packing list
6. A speaker system that is typically used in ballrooms - exhibit hall venues - etc - and are most appropriate for voice reproduction.
Distributed speaker system
Set top box solutions (STBS)
Acceptance
Advance registration
7. A type of audio system for meetings and concerts. The speakers sit on the floor and project from each side of the room. The sound may be louder in the front than the back.
Stacked speaker system
Credit card badge
Indirect costs
Modified American Plan MAP
8. Accounts receivable made available to individuals or firms with established credit.
Attrition clause
Customs broker
Direct billing
Jurisdiction
9. A detailed section of a contract pertaining to a specific issue.
Clause
Master account
Convention services manager (CSM)
In-house contractor
10. The industry preferred term for a report of the details and activities of an event. A collection of post event reports over time will provide the complete History for an event. The industry accepted practice is to use the APEX POST EVENT REPORT - whi
Professional
Post-event report PER
Suitcasing
Pre-registration
11. An event that draws a national and international audience. Typically 15% or more of attendees reside outside of the host country.
Cancellation Clause
International event
T-3 line
Rooming list
12. An electronic message center or online discussion group - usually serving a special-interest group. They allow you to review messages left by others - and leave your own message if you choose. Also known as bulletin board systems or electronic forum.
Russian banquet service
Combination bar
Message board
Market segments
13. A promise - proposal or other expression of willingness to make and carry out a contract under proposed terms with another party which has the ability to accept it upon receiving it. Space and rent proposal from a facility. It may be in the form of a
Offer
Full American Plan
Stakeholder
Rounded hollow square
14. AP. A type of hotel rate that includes the price of the room and all meals. Also Called FULL AMERICAN PLAN (FAP).
Blog
Real-time
American Plan (Full American Plan)
Advance registration
15. 1) A mandatory and automatic amount added to standard food and beverage charges - usually used to defray the cost of labor - such as housemen - servers - technicians - etc. and which the facility receives a portion of the charge. In return - the gues
Destination management company (DMC)
Service charge
Logistics
Lectern
16. Services performed by GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR that includes delivery of exhibit materials from the dock to assigned space - removing empty crates - returning crates at the end of the event for re-crating - and delivering materials back to the dock
Service charge
Internatinoal Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
Material handling (formerly drayage)
Post event report
17. Preferred term for the specific person responsible for all aspects of planning - promoting - and producing an exhibition. Also Called SHOW MANAGER - SHOW ORGANIZER.
Exhibition manager
Straight-row seating
Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME)
Rebates
18. Contract wording that outlines potential damages or fees that a party may be required to pay in the event that it does not fulfill minimum commitments in the contract.
Exhibitor Advisory Committee
Attrition clause
Commerical invoice
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
19. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 44.184 Mbps - is faster than a T-1 line - allowing performance of more tasks simultaneously at a greater speed. See T-1 LINE.
T-3 line
Bid
Projector
Exhibitor Advisory Committee
20. The station which receives data transmissions from a communications satellite.
Hundredweight (CWT)
Distributed speaker system
Downlink
Convention and visitors bureau (CVB)
21. 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 -
Booth
Clause
B2B
Simultaneous translation
22. A new development using computer chips that can be read from a distance (similar to a bar code without the need for line of sight). This type of technology holds promise to help attendees - event managers and exhibitors share information - log into c
Material handling (formerly drayage)
Cluster
Radio frequency identification (RFID)
Release date
23. In-house facility form authorizing cash withdrawal to be charged to master account or individual guest.
Teleconferencing
DLP projector
Paid-out
Peninsula booth
24. An event (e.g. war - labor strike - extreme weather - or other disruptive circumstances) or effect that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled: a "fortuitous event."
Force majeure
Post-event meeting
Air waybill
Two-tiered set-up
25. Executive responsible for financial affairs of an organization.
Resolution
Group specifications guide
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Customs broker
26. Designated day when the facility will release a block of sleeping rooms to the general public.
Reservation review date
ducational programming committee
Official carrier
U-shape set-up
27. A pre-cut - etched pattern fabricated from metal or glass that fits in the focal plane of a lighting instrument to form projected light into a shape (logo - graphic or even scenery). Templates can form light images on ceilings and walls. The pattern
Desktop videoconferenceing (DVC)
Gobo
Confrontation
One-stop shop
28. Also called overhead or administrative costs - these are expenses not directly related to the event. They can include salaries - rent - and building and equipment maintenance.
Marketing plan
Certification
Post event report
Indirect costs
29. Web sites that give visitors a reason to return to the site and be exposed to new offers.
Contract
Deposit
ite inspection
Chat room
30. A document - required by some countries - describing a shipment of goods and showing information such as the consignor - consignee - and value of the shipment. Certified by a consular official of the foreign country - it is used by that country's cus
Pre-registration
Consular invoice
Value proposition
Marketing collateral
31. Designated date when the facility will release a block of sleeping rooms to the general public. The date is typically three to four weeks before the event.
Exhibition service contractor
Breakout session
Application sharing
Cut-off date
32. The person hired to review the content of advertising or marketing materials for consistency - accuracy - and to elminate repititious information.
Download
Material handling
Copy editor
Distance learning
33. Video tape recorder and player utilizing ½-inch (1.27 centimeter) tape. Not compatible with beta format.
Mediation
Promotion
Event specifications guide (ESG)
VHS Video Home System
34. A lead retrieval method using embossed plastic cards similar to credit cards.
Post-con
U-shape set-up
Credit card badge
Concession
35. An event that incoporates environmental considerations throughout all states of the planning process in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment.
Green event
Trade show facilitation website
Press conference
Truckload
36. Relating to organizations whose membership hold common occupational credentials or interests.
Chart of accounts
Link
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Professional
37. A stand upon which a speaker may rest notes or books. May be "standing -" which rests on the floor - or "table-top" which is placed on a table. Often confused with PODIUM.
Lectern
Event-contracted block (ECB)
American Society of Composers - Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Equalizer
38. Digital light processor data/video projectors were developed with an entirely new processor using microscopic mirrors to recreate video images and display them in a number of settings. These projectors picked up where LCD left off by reproducing vide
Indemnification clause
Broadband
DLP projector
T-1 line
39. An extraordinary natural event such as extreme weather - flood - hurricanes - tornadoes - earthquake or similar natural disaster that cannot be reasonably foreseen or prevented over which a contracting party has no reasonable control - making perform
Computer data projection
Equalizer
Act of God
Room-based videoconferencing
40. When online activities take place at a designated time - they are referred to as real-time events. A Webcast of a keynote presenter that can be watched live over the Internet is an example of a real-time event.
Projector
Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP)
Real-time
Master account
41. An alternative procedure that can be specified in contracts instead of going through the process of filing a complaint and pursuing the claim in court.
Uplink
Pro number
Smart card
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
42. Used to sell products through a Web site. An online shopping cart application allows customers to select and then purchase books - tapes and other items.
Smart card
Shopping cart
Two-tiered set-up
Focus group
43. 1) Airline lift into and out of a destination. 2) Capable of being used by people with physical challenges and disabilities. This is an important aspect of the United States' Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Island booth
Mediation
Waiver of subrogation
Accessibility
44. Accredited designation offered by the National Speakers Association. This designation is earned for extensive - documented speaking experience and client satisfaction.
Confirmation number
Streaming
Trade-out
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
45. 1) Schematic drawing of an exhibit hall including dimensions - design - shape - entrances - aisles - numbered exhibit booth/stands - lounges - concession areas - restrooms - electrical/plumbing accessibility - etc. 2) Scale plan of the floor area of
Audit
Modified American Plan
Floor plan
Promotion
46. A government document which permits the "licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.
Value-added tax (VAT)
T-shape set-up
Export license
Symposium
47. Company that fabricates displays.
Guest program
Exhibit house
Release date
Pick-up
48. Detailed section of a contract.
Provision
Group ware
Pre-con
Indirect costs
49. A self-contained unit with a LCD (liquid crystal display) panel - light source and lens that works with both PC and Mac computers and duplicates the image being shown on the monitor without any need for special software or complex setting up.
Clause
Rounded hollow square
Convention services manager (CSM)
LCD projector
50. 1) Servers offer a variety of both hot and cold hors d'oeuvres on platters to guests at receptions. 2) A style of table service where guests serve themselves from platters presented by the server. 3) Specialized in-room service offered by a hotel.
Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME)
Butler service
Copy editor
Post-event report PER