The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai.
SUPPLIERS in the EVENTS INDUSTRY
What types of suppliers might be needed for a major international event
The larger and more complex an event, the greater the need for external suppliers. For example
Once you have completed this lesson, you should be able to Identify the potential supplier requirements at an event.
KEY TERMS Mass caterer
Identifying Supplier Requirements
Event Catering Suppliers
Exhibition Suppliers
What suppliers may be required by an event manager for the event shown in this image
Multimedia and Audiovisual Suppliers
Entertainment Suppliers
ancillary
Why is knowing the final aims of an event important when selecting the suppliers
Factors Limiting Supply Choices
Customer Requirements
Supplier Networks
What factors may limit the supply choices for a regional food festival
Values and Beliefs
Reviews
Other than availability and budget, what factors might an event manager have to consider when selecting a supplier
Why It Is Important to Select Appropriate Suppliers
Reputation
Why should suppliers be chosen carefully
Increase in Sales Revenues
Reducing Risk
Increasing Value for Money
Select the most appropriate answer for each of the following: 1. Catering requirements may depend upon:
Why is a pre-selection checklist essential when selecting a supplier
What is the biggest benefit for an event manager of using an events package? Describe how you would use an events package in an event of your choice