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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. The inducement to a contract. The cause - motive - price - or impelling influence which induces a contracting party to enter a contract.






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






3. The person hired to review the content of advertising or marketing materials for consistency - accuracy - and to elminate repititious information.






4. AKA Brainstorming. Group decision-making software and services use technology on-site to maximize the group decision and brainstorming process. Often the set-up involves a network of computers that event participants use to respond to questions - pll






5. Professional Congress Organizer. European term for DMC (Destination Management Company). Local supplier who can arrange - manage and/or plan any function or service an event.






6. Method of doing research using a small group led by a facilitator.






7. 1) Certified Meeting Professional. 2) Complete Meeting Package at conference centers; includes lodging - all food and beverage - support services - including audio visual equipment - room rental - etc.






8. A document - required by certain countries for tariff purposes - certifying as to the country of origin of specified goods.






9. 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.






10. A marketing plan should answer the question - What is the benefit to attending the event?






11. This beverage service includes both cash-bar and open-bar concepts. Guests are issued a certain number of tickets for free drinks and are then required to purchase additional drinks if desired.






12. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 1.544 Mbps - operates at a much higher capacity than an ISDN line and can be split to accommodate several users at one time (known as a fractional T-1).






13. Executive responsible for financial affairs of an organization.






14. Facility form to advise departments of changes in reservations or functions.






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






16. Computer program that uses variable pricing models to maximize the return on a fixed (perishable) inventory - such as hotel rooms - based on supply-and-demand theory.






17. Names and contact information of potential customers. Attendee lists are often provided as sales leads to exhibitors as an incentive to participate in an exhibition.






18. 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.






19. Raised horizontal surface - stage - or flooring.






20. Association of Destination Management Executives. A member of the Convention Industry Council.






21. 1) Free-standing pavilion or light structure - often inside a facility - where printed or electronic information is available. 2) A small enclosure for ticket sales - information - etc.






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






23. An informal meeting for the purpose of discussion; usually of an academic or research nature and in order to ascertain areas of mutual interest through exchange of ideas. Conducted as and when convenient - but with little regularity.






24. Accounts receivable made available to individuals or firms with established credit.






25. Equipment which projects an image on a screen by passing light through a transparent slide or other transparency.






26. Legal responsibility. An obligation to pay an amount in damages. In a non-legal context - something that is a negative factor.






27. 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.






28. AP. A type of hotel rate that includes the price of the room and all meals. Also Called FULL AMERICAN PLAN (FAP).






29. AKA CSEP or Certified Special Event Professional - a designation offered by the International Special Events Society (ISES) earned through education - perofrmance - experience - and service to the industry.






30. A third party vendor or company that offers complete turnkey organization support for an event - including administrative and event management services.






31. An organization who locates and books speakers according to my specifications and budget.






32. Flat rate for which a hotel or motel agrees to offer any of its available sleeping rooms (with the exception of suites) to a group. Final assignment of rooms is at the discretion of the hotel. See RUN-OF-THE-HOUSE RATE.






33. 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






34. Official authorization or approval; to provide with credentials; to send (an envoy) with letters of authorization; to recognize or vouch for as conforming with a standard; to recognize a college as maintaining academic standards; to consider or recog






35. Raising and supporting sound - lighting or other equipment or décor from the ceiling.






36. A Web site that serves as a year-round online marketplace for buyers and sellers within a given marketplace. Such sites are also referred to as business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces - business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplaces or consumer-to-consumer






37. A larger-than-average bar code that uses the PDF417 standard (the same used for e-stamps). Stores up to 1 -800 characters in bar code on standard paper badge - which can then be used by exhibitors to get contact information from registrants.






38. Event held to communicate information to media representatives.






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






40. A government document which permits the "licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.






41. A solid-state diode rectifier whose atomic properties cause it to emit light when electric current is passed through it. Current LED technology allows the emission of light from infrared through green frequencies - and visible light LEDs are availabl






42. A permanently installed series of cable comprised of copper wire cable and/or fiber optic cable - utilized as the main thoroughfare in a building to transmit voice and data signals in or out of the facility.






43. 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.






44. Registration made via the Web.






45. 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 -






46. Actual number of meals served at a catered meal function or in a restaurant. See AUDIENCE COUNT.






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






48. Representatives of an event's exhibiting companies who act as advisers to show management on rules and procedures - and also update show management on industry trends and issues.






49. A manner of behavior that touches all elements of communication and the way that we interact with customers and colleagues.






50. A person who is authorized to legally bind an individual or organization to a contract - to sign checks on behalf of an organization - or charge to an organization's master account.