Once you have completed this lesson, you should be able to: Identify and explain the determinants in selecting an appropriate venue.
KEY TERMS Schedule
Determinants in Selecting an Appropriate Venue
What may be a key venue requirement for a major event such as a global business forum?
Location
Availability
The requirements of the host must be clearly identified and understood as part of the screening process. An event manager should ask questions such as:
What types of events would Trojena be a suitable venue for
Financial Constraints
Support Functions
Why are there many factors that influence the selection of an appropriate venue
What is your initial reaction to this event room?
The Importance of First Impressions
Shortlisted venues should always be visited at least once, if not more times
Why are first impressions important
Venue-finding Checklists
What kinds of venues might be suitable for an event like the one shown?
Venue checklists are especially important in the case of large or prestigious events,
Why is a venue checklist important when viewing a number of different options
Venue Selection
Select the most appropriate answer for each of the following: 1. Which of the following aspects do NOT need to be identified in the very early stages of planning
Why should an event manager always plan a second visit to a venue that is shortlisted from the first viewing? Provide more than one reason
How might venue requirements differ based on the size of the event? What venue would you use for a 150-person, three-day business convention