MPTH (FINALS)

MICE industry

An alternative term being used increasingly to describe some of these business tourism sectors is the _________

meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions

mice meaning

Event Tourism or MICE Management

MICE Tourism is also considered as _________ or __________

Trade associations, professional, fraternal and religious organizations

assembled to discuss relevant issues. Discussion of trade regulations as well as selling or trading of goods were the main reasons for convening.

Planners

are individuals or groups that plan meetings, conventions and exhibitions. _______ are classified into a number of categories

organizers

•These people or entities function not only as planners but as actors of the event.

host facilities

provide lodging, meeting rooms and food and beverage as well as a number of other services for groups attending meetings, conventions or exhibitions.

services

refer to individuals and organizations that provide support for meetings, conventions and exhibitions segment of the tourism industry

promoters/exhibitors

(is considered sometimes as the fourth component) are financially linked with all segments of the MICE industry. They provide much of the revenue needed for the planners to hold meetings, conventions and exhibitions.

airline industry

•is a system of transportation

•Part of the aviation industry

•Moving people and goods

•Utilizing the airways

One of the only true global business

railway industry

•Considered one of the earliest modes of transportation

•Serves as one of the major transport services in many countries like India, Japan, China, South Korea and widespread in European countries.

Philippine National Railways (PNR)

•Main inter-city and commuter rail operator.

•Connects Manila with nearby provinces like Laguna and Cavite.

Manila Light Rail Transit System

•Urban rail serving Metro Manila.

•LRT Line 1 & 2, MRT Line 3 handle daily commuter traffic.

Focus on easing traffic congestion in the capital

motorcoach

Is a type of bus used for conveying passengers on excursions and on longer distance intercity bus service between cities or even between countries

automobile, carl benz

•The auto travel is the most convenient form of travel ____________.

•The real inventor of the automobile was _______.

•The auto travel is the most convenient form of travel.

sea transportation

•Watercraft carrying people or goods. ____ transport has been the largest carrier of freight throughout recorded history.

cruise ship

•Vacation trip by ship

•Travelling by water for purely recreational purposes. This is a leisure vacation experience with the ships staff doing all the work.

•A floating hotel and resort

•Opportunities to socialize and visit different destinations.

stateroom space

- the cabin
- the ship’s equivalent to the guest room

private space

includes bridge, galley or kitchen and mechanical areas

public space

where the passengers/guests mingles

travel trade sector

•Refers to travel agents, tour operators, consolidators, tour guides and specialty channels

Travel Operators

is an entity which may either be a single proprietorship, partnership or corporation regularly engaged in the business of extending individuals or groups such services pertaining to arrangements and bookings for transportation and/or accommodation, handling and/or conduct of inbound tours for a fee, commissions, or any form of compensations

travel agent

•These are retailers who sell tickets and tour packages to individuals and corporations

tour operators

•They bring together transport, accommodation, meals and recreations activities which are then sold as a tour package

consolidators

•These are independent tour wholesalers who purchase tickets directly from the airlines for distribution vial travel agents, tour operators and other intermediaries and event direct to customers

specialty channels

•These includes incentive firms, meeting planners, event organizers, hotel representatives, immigration consultants and corporate executives that provide travel assistance for specific markets

tour guide

A Filipino or a permanent resident of the Philippines who guides tourists, both foreign and domestic for a fee, commission or any for of lawful renumeration

Regional, Local and Specialist Guides

•Three Types of tour guides