B to B : business to business: describing or involving business arrangements or trade between different businesses. B to C : business to consumer: describing or involving the sale of goods or services directly to customers for their own use. Back of the House : Support and service areas usually not seen by guests of a hotel. This document details the timings of the event, space or room setup, menu selections, audio visual requirements, and how the event will be run.
Black Tie: Required dress is formal; tuxedos for men and evening dresses for women. Business Attire: Required dress is what would normally be worn at the office, i. Casual Attire : Generally considered a middle ground between business formal wear and street wear, but its definition can vary widely among different organizations. Conference pack : a pack of items that could include a schedule or program of events, a map of the venue and information on venue facilities.
Early bird registration: tickets and services purchased before a specified date are available at a reduced fee. Lectern: A stand placed at the front of the conference room on which a speaker may rest notes or books. Can be free-standing or table-top and often fitted with a light. No-show: An expected guest i. Pre registration: booking onto a meeting or event prior to the day of the event. Setup and Take Down : process of preparing equipment for an event and taking apart that equipment after the event.
They can be held on a waitlist for cancellations and if a spot becomes free they can be offered the opportunity to attend. Award Ceremony: An event where the performance of individuals and groups in a company or industry are recognised. It is used to honour and motivate key staff. Break-Out Sessions : small group sessions, panels, workshops or presentations, offered concurrently within the event, formed to focus on specific subjects.
Cocktail party : a formal party with alcoholic drinks, usually in the early evening. Colloquium: a meeting in which a lot of people discuss something formally. Consumer show : B2C exhibition or showcase of products. Conference : a large meeting dealing with a particular subject. Congress: a large formal meeting of representatives from countries or societies at which ideas are discussed and information is exchanged.
