Obtain current, relevant and accurate information on tourism, hospitality or event products by accessing a range in information sources and using different research methods.
List 5 different sources where you can find current, relevant and accurate information on your specific industry sector and/or organisation (tourism, hospitality or events).
- Books
- Websites
- Event courses and seminars
- Personal Observation
- Work colleagues
Using these 5 sources, list 5 product offerings within your sector and/or organisation (tourism, hospitality or events).
- Venue styling
- Audio visual
- Special Effects
- Stage design and construction
-Pyrotechnics
Pinterest link.
List 2 major categories within your sector and/or organisation (tourism, hospitality or events) and explain what product and/or service they provide.
1. Sound
Product: AV equipment such as stereo, speakers, microphone, subwoofers and control panel.
Service: It allows music, background sound or entertainment to be set up and used for the event.
2. Light
Product: Lighting-Fairy lights, coloured/neon lights, led or strobe lights and light emotion proton.
Service: This is used to brighten the venue or provide special effects. It can create a different feeling such as romance.
List 2 product features and 2 product benefits within your sector and/or organisation (tourism, hospitality or events).
Venue Styling
Benefits:
- Being able to converse with styling experts.
- Providing a personal touch.
Stage Design
Benefits:
- Meeting the needs of event.
- Can create a huge impact on presentation.
Source:
http://www.eventequipment.com.au/lighting/special-effect
http://www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local-tedx-event/tedx-organizer-guide/venue-spaces/design-the-experience
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Sunday, June 15, 2014
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Access Information on Events (Unit 1): Sources of Information
Source current event industry information and use this in day-to-day activities to maximise effective performance.
List 5 different sources of information where you can find current event industry information. Briefly discuss why you have selected those particular 5 sources.
1. Books/Magazines
Published sources of information such as books and magazines are useful for many reasons. Books may have more reliable information then say the internet and the resources has been checked before published. While magazines are always keeping up with the latest trends and usually covering the latest gossip related to events. Hence, why magazines/books are a physical resource they you can carry around while on the job and use for inspiration.
2. Internet (Websites/Blogs)
The internet can be access almost anywhere these days and there are some brilliant blogs just dedicated events management shared with the public by successful event businesses. There is also general websites that inform you of terms, ethics, laws and the latest industry trends. The internet is overall a great resource of information as it is constantly getting new details on the industry via the news, social media platforms, bloggers and from events management gurus themselves.
3. Event courses/seminars
Events courses and seminars are designed to cover the desired topics to help anyone interested in Events management. The courses explains to the students what it takes to work in the industry including being organised, creative, research and having great attention to detail. Therefore, events courses help individuals practically prepare for working in the industry and provide the information they need.
4. Work Colleagues
One of the great things about working in events management is the people and that includes your work colleagues. Think about it-those who have plenty of experience and knowledge of industry can share it. They can also assist with pointing out any flaws in your plan because criticism can help us improve.
5. Personal Observations
Sometimes the best resource is yourself. Take a step back and observe events you attend. Then take some pointers from what others have done. For example, how food is served, tickets distribution or table organisation.
List 5 different sources of information where you can find current event industry information. Briefly discuss why you have selected those particular 5 sources.
1. Books/Magazines
Published sources of information such as books and magazines are useful for many reasons. Books may have more reliable information then say the internet and the resources has been checked before published. While magazines are always keeping up with the latest trends and usually covering the latest gossip related to events. Hence, why magazines/books are a physical resource they you can carry around while on the job and use for inspiration.
2. Internet (Websites/Blogs)
The internet can be access almost anywhere these days and there are some brilliant blogs just dedicated events management shared with the public by successful event businesses. There is also general websites that inform you of terms, ethics, laws and the latest industry trends. The internet is overall a great resource of information as it is constantly getting new details on the industry via the news, social media platforms, bloggers and from events management gurus themselves.
3. Event courses/seminars
4. Work Colleagues
5. Personal Observations
Sometimes the best resource is yourself. Take a step back and observe events you attend. Then take some pointers from what others have done. For example, how food is served, tickets distribution or table organisation.
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