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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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






2. Permits the customs broker to complete the customs document upon the return of your shipment to the country of origin. A Power of Attorney allows one person to act as agent for another. A Limited Power of Attorney grants the right to act in only limi






3. A contract clause in which one party agrees to pay damages or claims that the other party may be required to pay to another. For example - if a hotel is sued by an attendee that is injured at an event due to the fault of the group - an indemnificatio






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






5. PER. 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






6. Certification of measurements of meeting space through the Function Space Verification Program offered by the Professional Convention Management Association or through graphics layout software companies - e.g. MeetingMatrix.






7. Absence of obstacles preventing handicapped persons from moving freely to all public areas within a building.






8. Weblogs or online journals. An application that may change the face of event marketing.






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






10. A list - whether printed or electronic - by which an event organizer and/or their designates (e.g. a housing bureau) delivers multiple reservations to a hotel or other housing facility. Often the information contained in a rooming list is originally






11. 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.






12. 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






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






14. An organization that provides event management and exhibitors with a wide range of services - sometimes including - but not limited to - Installation & Dismantle - creating and hanging signage and banners - laying carpet - drayage - and providing boo






15. Generally refers to air-freight and van line shipments. Invoices are calculated with two weights - actual and dimensional. The dimensional weight is based upon the volume of the shipment. The billing weight is the larger of the two.






16. 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.






17. 1) Customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality - precedence - and etiquette. 2) A formal description of message formats and the rules two computers must follow to exchange messages.






18. 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.






19. Marketing tools or programs used to influence buying patterns and build customer loyalty.






20. 1) An accounting method that enters income and expenses into the books at the time of contract versus when payment is received or expenses incurred (cash accounting). 2) A system in which revenue and expenses are accounted for as soon as they are com






21. Web based conferencing - a vital component of the modern event professional's toolbox.






22. Date beyond which a facility is free to rent the unused sleeping rooms or function space to other groups.






23. A food service operation in which customers carry their own trays and select food from a display counter or counters. It is similar to a buffet - but food is served by attendants.






24. 1) The jobs that may be performed by a specific labor union. 2) The locality where a contractual dispute is decided. 3) In law - the ability of a court to hear and decide a matter brought before it.






25. Structure of event program elements to achieve specific goals and objectives.






26. MICROPHONE that picks up sound from all directions.






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






28. FP. Projection of an image onto the front surface of a light reflecting screen from a projector placed within or behind the audience.






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






30. A feature of many videoconferencing systems that allows two or more people to use the same software program - even if all do not have it on their computer or conferencing system.






31. The newest development in audio systems that can take traditional distributed systems - which require delay speakers to be hung throughout the room - to a new level. The advantage is that you can cover a room from a single line of speakers over the r






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






33. Carrier that specializes in shipping uncrated exhibits - high-tech equipment and delicate materials that require special handling.






34. Comp. Service - space or item provided at no charge.






35. 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.






36. Downloadable audio and video programs playable on MP3 players. This type of application may change the face of event marketing.






37. The standard seating supplied by most facilities. This kind of seating in wide rooms has the disadvantage of restricting the view of attendees sitting at the row ends. Best for presentations in which audience interaction is not required.






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






39. Airline company designated airline of choice for an event in exchange for special rates or services.






40. Facility that combines an exhibition space with a substantial number of smaller event spaces. The purpose of these buildings is to host trade shows - public shows - conventions - large food functions and other functions related to the convention indu






41. 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






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






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






44. 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.






45. Recognizing the possibility of injury - damage or loss - and having a means to prevent it or provide insurance.






46. A service provider of videoconferencing which allows multiple sites to connect simultaneously. A bridge connects three or more tele- or videoconference sites for simultaneous communication.






47. Sports shirt (possibly with jacket) for men; resort wear for women.






48. A writtten plan that's purpose is to define the market for an event - outline a strategy for attracting and keeping participants - and prepare to adapt to changes in the market. This working document guides decisions about how - when - and where to e






49. 1) The governmental authorities designated to collect duties levied by a country on imports and exports. The term also applies to the procedures involved in such collection. 2) Practices common to many of a particular group.






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