Access & Interpret Product Info (Unit 3): Terminologies & Abbreviations

Interpret industry terminology and common abbreviations for major product categories. 

List 5 common abbreviations used within your sector and/or organisation (Tourism, Hospitality or Events). 
- F & B (Food & Beverages)
- AV (Audio Visual) event production
- Q&A (Question and answer) time after a event
- VIP (Very Important Person)
- A & B ( Accommodation and Breakfast)


List 5 common industry terminologies used within your sector and/or organisation ( Tourism, Hospitality or Events) and explain their meaning.
- Count: The amount of people attending the event.
- Quote: The term describing stated price. For example, hall hire or catering hire.
- White Tie: Is known as a formal attire which expect for certain types of events. For men it's suits with white ties and evening dresses  for women.
-  Booking: Making an order or reservation for say ticket and accommodation etc.
- On-site catering: The event provides catered food for the guests.


Explain the use of the 24 hour clock within your sector (written or oral). 
The 24 hr clock is commonly used around the world, so using it makes everything less confusing when communicating.



Source:
http://www.confpeople.co.uk/glossary.html

Access Information on Events (Unit 1): Stages Of Event Management

1. Concept: Preliminary planning & Event approval
The importance of this stage is for ideas to be discussed, set goals and come up with an overall vision for the event. Then you'll have to gain approval for the event to go ahead.

2. Venue scouting & budgeting
The importance of this stage is to be realistic about your economic situation and develop a budget that you can stick to. By knowing how much money you have to use, it can help build a price range for venues you can afford and the tools/products to execute your plan.

3. Program planning, talent selection & recruiting
 The importance of this stage is to lock-in some key speakers or performers as part of the entertainment for event. This can also help with attracting ticket sales.

4. Guest lists & data management
This leads to the RSVP process and gathering numbers for the sitting arrangements. This is important for the team to be organised such as making a schedule and beginning to order any products needed.

5. Promotion, publicity & printed collateral
 This stage that includes reaching out to audiences via printed posters, fliers, newspaper/TV advertisements and posting on social media. It's important that we promote our event to get positive attention and sell more tickets.

6. Event Execution
 This stage is important because you get the chance  ensure all your bases are covered and that prepare for any on-coming issues in the final days before the event.

7. Event Reconciliation
After you have executed all your goals and the event has passed. This includes debrief meeting, going over the budget and event results. It's important you communicate with your team leader, clients and members of the press.




Sources: 

http://www.kmelanie.com/p/the-7-stages-of-highly-effective-event.html

http://blog.eventish.com/2011/08/30/event-management-a-step-by-step-guide/

 http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/howtoplananevent.pdf?docID=2921