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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Preferred term for the specific person responsible for all aspects of planning - promoting - and producing an exhibition. Also Called SHOW MANAGER - SHOW ORGANIZER.






2. 1) Broadly - one who acts or has the power to act: more usually - one that acts as the representative of another. Most frequently in travel - a specific kind of agent such as a retail travel agent. 2) Person that obtains engagements for entertainers






3. An agreement between two or more parties that creates in each party a duty to do or not do something and a right to performance of the other's duty or a remedy for the breach of the other's duty.






4. Pre-program information distributed to tour guides - field representatives - venues or vendors - regarding the details of their program assignment for a given event or program.






5. Foods are cooked tableside. Servers put the food on platters and present themt ot he seated guests who serve themselves. Russian service requires sufficient space between tables for the servers to move about freely.






6. Affordable videoconferencing equipment that is available and allows participants to use their computers indead of proprietary hardware for virtual meetings. They provide real-time interaction using a personal computer.






7. 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






8. Devices that help people who are hard of hearing connect to the speaker system and use their hearing aids to hear the speaker more clearly.






9. 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.






10. Categorization of people - organizations or businesses by professional discipline or primary areas of interest for the purposes of sales analysis or assignment.






11. Booth/stand space with aisles on all four sides.






12. Business-to-Business.






13. Primary uses of satellite videoconferencing today are major announcements - product launches - and other presentations for which timeliness and a top-quality broadcaset is desired. they are typically sent to a large - geographically remote audience -






14. A holding area where trucks or buses check in and wait for instructions before delivering or picking up freight or passengers.






15. A type of barter. The exchange of goods and services instead of using money.






16. A process of identifying human wants and needs - and developing a plan to meet those wants and needs. Refers to everything involved with convincing an attendee to come to the event. Also refers to providing information to support the exhibit sales fu






17. 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.






18. 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.






19. The software that makes Webcasting work. These "stream" audio and video from a central source - or media server - to recipients on their personal computers.






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






21. Relating to organizations whose membership hold common occupational credentials or interests.






22. DMC. A professional services company possessing extensive local knowledge - expertise and resources - specializing in the design and implementation of events - activities - tours - transportation and program logistics. Depending on the company and th






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






24. 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).






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






26. Meeting Industry Network (formerly CINET or Convention Industry Network). On-line information network tracking historical and future site/booking information. CINET is provided by IACVB to its members.






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






28. A needs assessment is an essential setp in ensuring that educational offerings are relevant to attendees. The results of post-event evaluations can be as valuable as a needs assessment.






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






30. Placing plated foods on banquet tables prior to seating guests.






31. Large theatrical floodlight usually used for work lights or occasionally in place of strip lights to light a cyclorama or sky drop.






32. A statement of revenues and expenses. Also known as a profit & loss statement.






33. Accredited designation offered by the National Speakers Association. This designation is earned for extensive - documented speaking experience and client satisfaction.






34. A list showing the number and kinds of items being shipped - as well as other information needed for transportation purposes.






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






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






37. A Web-based form that can be designed to guide the user through the process of completing the form and can alert the user to errors.






38. A meeting at the primary facility at which an event occurred just after it has ended. Attendees generally include the primary event organizer - representatives of the event organizer/host organization - department heads at the facility - other facili






39. Number of facility guest rooms actually used out of a room block.






40. 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 -






41. 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.






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






43. Integrated services digital network. A single ISDN line carries data at 128 Kbps. Although video conferences are possible at slower speeds - ISDN is considered to be the minimum for acceptable-quality video transmission.






44. Web sites that give visitors a reason to return to the site and be exposed to new offers.






45. Booking before an event takes places. Allows attendees to register for an event before it actually takes place. Done through mail - phone - internet or fax.






46. 1) Exclusive use of all or some space on an airplane - bus - ship - or other vehicle for a special period of time and for a specific itinerary. 2) To create a new association - organization or chapter of an association or organization.






47. Dispute resolution process in which the parties use a third party to assist them in reaching a compromise. The mediator may work with both sides together - or may act as "go between" in an attempt to move the sides toward agreement. The mediator may






48. Complimentary tickets awarded by the official airline after the event according to the number of attendees who used the airline.






49. A company that offers complete turnkey organization support for an event - including administrative and event management services.






50. American Society of Composers - Authors - and Publishers. A membership organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States and grants licensing agreements for the performance of that music.