Conference and Banqueting Management Solved Assignment (Doc)
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CONFERENCE ANDBANQUETINGMANAGEMENT
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3LO 1.................................................................................................................................................31.1 Size and scope of banqueting industry of UK.......................................................................31.2 Factors influencing its development.....................................................................................3LO 2.................................................................................................................................................52.1 Strategic and operational issues involved in effective management of given conference orbanquet........................................................................................................................................52.2 Quality review techniques and performance used by banqueting industry...........................6TASK 2............................................................................................................................................7LO 3.................................................................................................................................................73.1 Suitability of range of food production system and styles for given banquet.......................73.2 Factors considered while organizing off site conference or banquet....................................83.3 Key menu planning consideration for banqueting events.....................................................8LO 4.................................................................................................................................................94.1 Ergonomic considerations for given banquet or conference.................................................9CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11
INTRODUCTIONConference and banqueting management is a study about events, ceremonies andcelebrations conduct by companies for providing service to the public. This is a part ofhospitality industry. The report will cover about size and scope of the banqueting industry. Also,the factors which influence the development of the industry will discuss in this report. The reportwill lay emphasis on strategic and operational issues and also review about the quality andperformance techniques adopted by banquet and conference (Yang, Yu and Wang, 2016). Thereport will also evaluate the range of food, style and production system. Along with it the factorsto be considered while conducting an off site banquet or conference will be disclosed. Also, themenu of planning for conference events will discuss in the report and ergonomic considerationwill be discussed.TASK 1LO 11.1 Size and scope of banqueting industry of UKThe banqueting and conference industry is a major contributor for the hospitality sectorof UK. These are a major part of hospitality sector and is still growing much and includes morefocus on sports, music, luxury brands, events along the whole world. Conference or banquetingmay be defined as organizing an event such as seminars, small gathering, family events,weddings and party and many such other events. In general banqueting means providing facilityof food and drinks to persons coming to a place and having relaxed time. But now it has changedand shifted to organizing for all the functions all facilities. The event industry or banqueting inUK is worth size of £42.3 billion (An Introduction to the UK Event Industry in numbers, 2019).Also there are around 1.3 million of events arranged in whole year. Also the event industry ofUK provides employment to almost around 570,000 people all over UK. There are many types ofevents held in UK like exhibitions and trade fairs, corporate hospitality and corporate events,cultural events, sports events, music events, conferences and meetings and many more such typesof events.1.2 Factors influencing its developmentLife style attitude of people - The attitude towards life style of people is changingtowards the banqueting and conferencing industry as it is a socio cultural factor. The people arenow more focus to make their special days more memorable by engaging and conduct functions
with the companies under banquet sector. Also, the official meetings of many organizations arepreferably to conduct by them under this sector (Owusu - Mintah and Dacosta, 2017). Therefore,this factor of change in life style of people help the industry to grow and develop.Unemployment rate - The unemployment rate is Economic factor in this the countryaffects a lot to this industry. As the rate of unemployment increases it directly affects customersshift to satisfy their basic need. They did not prefer to conduct and organize events in times ofhigher unemployment rate. This not only declines the profitability of the industry but also affectsthe development and growth of the industry as a whole.Instability among government - Political factor of instability in government affectsbanqueting and conference sector. As the new government lays new regulations and policieswhich need huge modifications in the sector. Along with it repetitive change in policies affectsfunctioning of the industry. This affects development of the companies prevailing in the industry.Online booking of events - The companies under industry of banquet and conferenceoffers facility of online booking through their official websites. This attracts number ofcustomers towards them and book their events with the company. Also, this is time efficient forboth industry and customers. The industry by this technological advancementfactor attain hugeprofitability and growth.Change in climate - The climatic change as a part of Environmental factor affects thisindustry a lot. As heavy rainfall delays the arrangements executed by conference and banquetingsector. Also, the industry face difficulty in transportation of items. The profitability anddevelopment of banquet industry affects by change in climate.Health and safety law - The conference and banquet industry affects by Legal factorunder which they follow the health and safety law. In which the safety of employees regardingfood, and life must be protected by company. Not only consumers but also members of their staffare fall under this law. Therefore, for smooth development of the industry they need to followthis law in concerned with safety of employees and customers of companies prevailing under thisindustry (Gruenfeldova, Domijan and Walsh, 2019). This increases additional overall expensesof the company but lead them towards growth and development.
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