HOST 261 - Meeting and Convention Management

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): HOST 101. HOST 261 prepares students to plan and administer successful meetings and conventions. Students explore topics such as: marketing, sales and service, channels of distribution, organization as well as catering and meeting technology. Upon successful completion of HOST 261, the student should be able to: Identify the channels of distribution. Explain how to effectively promote and market to this segment of the industry. Describe the steps of servicing a group before, during and after a meeting. Create effective meeting manifests. Identify the necessary support requirements. Identify the multimedia and technology requirements. Demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of the jobs of meeting planners and convention service managers. Synthesize all the components required to plan and administer successful meetings and conventions. Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques of blocking space with suppliers, and the arrangement of deposits and payments.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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