RECR 250 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Event Management, Proj Construction, Composite Video
20 Apr 2017
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Ex. of special events: special events inc. , corp. seminars, weddings, fairs/festivals, conventions, charity balls, fundraisers, holiday parties. Role of the event planner: relatively new career path in hosp. industry, 1st intro. @ hotels/convention centers: event planners coord. all elements of event inc. , setting date/location, ad the event, providing refreshments, arranging entertainment. Skills needed for event planning: wide range of skills needed inc. , excellent comm. (written/verbal, computer, project mgmnt, gen. /closing sales, enthusiasm, patience. Inc. range of activities from small office-super bowl: can be annual/1 time only, req. coord. between mult. parties, must produce results. Successful event mgmnt: to be successful, event manager must, have vision/execute it, produce results in key areas of, mktng, financial, op. Preparing an event proposal: critical to success of event, must clearly detail (cid:449)ho"s respons. for which elements, proposal must be approved/signed by client, details must be doc. Challenges for event planners: time mgmnt, financial mgmnt, tech, mgmnt of hr.
