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Exhibition organizers are responsible for providing floral decoration for exhibitor booths
Exhibition organizers are responsible for providing floral decoration for exhibitor booths
False
DMOs can provide temporary workers, event and destination information, and childcare programs
DMOs can provide temporary workers, event and destination information, and childcare programs
True
DMCs specialize in designing and implementing special events, tours, and transportation
DMCs specialize in designing and implementing special events, tours, and transportation
True
Exhibition organizers are not responsible for monitoring the registration area
Exhibition organizers are not responsible for monitoring the registration area
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Emergency preparedness does not require a thorough threat assessment and risk analysis
Emergency preparedness does not require a thorough threat assessment and risk analysis
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A communications network and a master staff information guide are not essential for an exhibition
A communications network and a master staff information guide are not essential for an exhibition
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Two-way radios or mobile phones are not used for key individuals at an exhibition
Two-way radios or mobile phones are not used for key individuals at an exhibition
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Radio codes should be avoided during two-way radio conversations at an exhibition
Radio codes should be avoided during two-way radio conversations at an exhibition
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Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) can provide event and destination information, but not temporary workers or childcare programs.
Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) can provide event and destination information, but not temporary workers or childcare programs.
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Destination management companies (DMCs) can provide local venue knowledge and specialize in designing and implementing special events, but not transportation or professional services.
Destination management companies (DMCs) can provide local venue knowledge and specialize in designing and implementing special events, but not transportation or professional services.
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Exhibition organizers should monitor wait times, crowd control, badge inventory, and all aspects of the registration process.
Exhibition organizers should monitor wait times, crowd control, badge inventory, and all aspects of the registration process.
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Emergency preparedness for an exhibition should only include a risk analysis, not a threat assessment.
Emergency preparedness for an exhibition should only include a risk analysis, not a threat assessment.
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A communications network is not essential for an exhibition, as long as there is a master staff information guide.
A communications network is not essential for an exhibition, as long as there is a master staff information guide.
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Radio codes are used to increase radio traffic among on-site staff.
Radio codes are used to increase radio traffic among on-site staff.
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Basic rules for two-way radio conversations include avoiding negative comments and panic words, but not interrupting others.
Basic rules for two-way radio conversations include avoiding negative comments and panic words, but not interrupting others.
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Study Notes
Key Operations and Contacts for Successful Exhibition Management
- Exhibition organizers may engage a transportation contractor to manage shuttle bus operations for exhibitions utilizing multiple hotels or off-site functions.
- Floral decoration for the overall exhibition and exhibitor booths is typically provided by a designated floral subcontractor, with orders placed through the exhibitor service manual.
- Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) can provide a broad array of services and support to show management, including temporary workers, event and destination information, and childcare programs.
- Destination management companies (DMCs) can also provide temporary workers, professional services, and local venue knowledge, and specialize in designing and implementing special events, tours, and transportation.
- The registration area is the participant's first stop on-site, and exhibition organizers should continually monitor wait times, crowd control, badge inventory, and all aspects of the registration process.
- Housing representatives or DMOs can assist with exhibitor and participant housing issues or changes.
- Host committees, typically formed a year in advance of the exhibition, provide specific expertise of the locality and facilities and are typically representatives of the host community's hospitality industry.
- Emergency preparedness requires a thorough threat assessment and risk analysis to create an emergency action plan, which should be distributed to the core team and emergency response team.
- A communications network is essential for an exhibition, and a master staff information guide should be reviewed and updated to include all emergency and essential contact information.
- Two-way radios or mobile phones are used for key individuals, and a communications plan is developed prior to arrival.
- Radio codes shorten and simplify communications among on-site staff, reducing radio traffic to reserve primary channels for essential communication.
- Basic rules for two-way radio conversations include avoiding negative comments, panic words, and interrupting others, and charging the radio at the end of the work shift.
Key Operations and Contacts for Successful Exhibition Management
- Exhibition organizers may engage a transportation contractor to manage shuttle bus operations for exhibitions utilizing multiple hotels or off-site functions.
- Floral decoration for the overall exhibition and exhibitor booths is typically provided by a designated floral subcontractor, with orders placed through the exhibitor service manual.
- Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) can provide a broad array of services and support to show management, including temporary workers, event and destination information, and childcare programs.
- Destination management companies (DMCs) can also provide temporary workers, professional services, and local venue knowledge, and specialize in designing and implementing special events, tours, and transportation.
- The registration area is the participant's first stop on-site, and exhibition organizers should continually monitor wait times, crowd control, badge inventory, and all aspects of the registration process.
- Housing representatives or DMOs can assist with exhibitor and participant housing issues or changes.
- Host committees, typically formed a year in advance of the exhibition, provide specific expertise of the locality and facilities and are typically representatives of the host community's hospitality industry.
- Emergency preparedness requires a thorough threat assessment and risk analysis to create an emergency action plan, which should be distributed to the core team and emergency response team.
- A communications network is essential for an exhibition, and a master staff information guide should be reviewed and updated to include all emergency and essential contact information.
- Two-way radios or mobile phones are used for key individuals, and a communications plan is developed prior to arrival.
- Radio codes shorten and simplify communications among on-site staff, reducing radio traffic to reserve primary channels for essential communication.
- Basic rules for two-way radio conversations include avoiding negative comments, panic words, and interrupting others, and charging the radio at the end of the work shift.
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Test your knowledge on the key operations and contacts required for successful exhibition management with this informative quiz. From transportation contractors to floral subcontractors, destination marketing organizations to emergency preparedness, this quiz covers all the essential aspects of exhibition management. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into making an exhibition a success.
