Managing Conferences and Events

Unit 7: Managing
Conferences and Event

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
P1. Categories and dimensions of events....................................................................................1
P2. Features and current trends impacting upon events sector...................................................2
P3 Event layout design to set up conference room.....................................................................3
P4. Additional services within conference environment.............................................................3
P5. Management roles within event industry..............................................................................4
P6. Review Management skills and personal attributes that are required to work in events
industry........................................................................................................................................5
P7. Measures to provide safe and secure venue for guests and staff..........................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Conferences can be referred to as the accumulation of several persons pertaining to an
organisation for the purpose of discussing over a key concern or issue related to the entity.
Besides this, event management can be said to be the process involving administration of
activities related to execution of an event in an effective manner. Event sector is regarded to be
only of the most rapidly evolving and growing sectors within the confines of United Kingdom.
The present project is conduced upon Holiday Inn which is a renowned hotel chain having its
headquarters at Denham, UK. The respective hotel conducts a range of events and conferences at
rapid intervals. The report throws light upon various categories and dimensions of events
together with considerations for conference as well as event room setup. Further, the assignment
explores management skills necessary for operating in event environment. Lastly, security and
safety measures for an event are stipulated.
TASK 1
P1. Categories and dimensions of events
Within the confines of event sector, there are a number of categories as well as
dimensions of events that need to be taken into account by an organisation pertaining to
concerned industry. In relation to Holiday Inn London, the different types of events that are
conducted by this entity are explained as follows:-
Private Events: This is a kind of event which is primarily organised or carried out for the
purpose of celebration of a specified occasion with family, peers and acquaintances. Such type of
event is usually restrained to be enjoyed with immediate relatives and are not accessible for
public at large. The events which pertain to this category are acknowledged to be wedding,
birthday party, anniversary celebration, festive event etc.
Corporate Events: This can be inferred as the kind of event which is mainly organized by
businessmen or entrepreneurs with the sole motive of establishing professional relationships with
associated and business partners. Also, it helps in setting effective networking between directors,
manager, leader and employees of an entity. At times, large corporate giants even incorporate
loyal and important customers in meeting. The events pertaining to this category include
conferences, seminars, success party of projects, corporate lunch etc.
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