MICE Industry Suppliers

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to MICE industry suppliers, venues, and procurement.

Suppliers

Those who provide the services necessary to organize and execute events properly.

Venues

Facilities where MICE events are held, can be free-standing or attached to other properties.

MICE

Refers to Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions.

Ground Handlers

Travel agencies and tour operators that assist event organizers with tours and travel arrangements.

Freight Forwarders

Entities responsible for transporting goods for the exhibit or conference from their origin to the event venue.

Booth Contractors

Exhibition contractors that supply materials for the exhibit booth, including panels and frames.

Audio-visual Suppliers

Suppliers that provide audiovisual and meeting technologies essential for MICE events.

Security

Measures and personnel required to ensure safety at MICE venues, considered important by organizers.

Procurement

The process of obtaining or purchasing goods and services from suppliers.

Online Registration Technology

Allows meeting delegates to confirm their attendance over the internet.

Video Conferencing

A real-time meeting between participants in different locations using audiovisual equipment.

Restaurant

An establishment that provides meals to the public for a fee.

Airlines

Entities that play a crucial role in transporting people and goods essential for the events industry.

Ground Transportation

Includes car rentals, bus services, and various modes of transportation used in MICE.

Meeting Technology Suppliers

Providers of technology solutions that enhance the planning and execution of meetings.