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Unit 2 [AB230: Foundations of Conference and Event Planning]

Unit 2 Assignment: Choosing a Destination

You are a planner for a multinational software company and you are charged with presenting a proposal to management for next year’s annual 1-day intensive sales training meeting in a location of your choice. Using the Internet, research a potential destination that could host the training meeting. Identify the hotel, and other venues to fit the type of meeting. Address the meeting needs and checklist items in a 2-page, APA formatted, paper and submit it to the Dropbox before the end of the unit.

Annual Sales Meeting Requirements:

 The company is located in Pittsburg, PA.

 The meeting is for the month of March.

 They met in Miami last year and prefer a different destination.

 The training will take place on Tuesday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 They will fly in the night before the training and depart after 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

 The estimated number of attendees: 50 Sales Associates.

 Reserve an upscale (four-star) hotel that is centrally located.

 Plan an off-site event on the night of arrival. Checklist:

a. First specify the location of this event. What are the benefits of hosting the training meeting in the location you have selected?

b. Specify the hotel information. c. Detail the off-site event location and details. d. Provide a meeting schedule including the off-site event through departure the next day. e. Then discuss what problems the planner should anticipate.

Submit your Assignment response to the Dropbox before the end of the unit. Directions for Submitting your Assignment

Compose your Assignment in a Microsoft Word document and save it as Username-AB230 Assignment-Unit#.doc (Example: TAllen-AB230_Assignment-Unit2.doc). Submit your file by selecting the Unit 2: Assignment Dropbox by the end of Unit 2.

Unit 2 [AB230: Foundations of Conference and Event Planning]

Unit 2 Assignment Grading Rubric = 40 Points

Unit 2 Assignment Grading Rubric

Answer provides correct and complete information in response to the Checklist Items evidencing analysis and critical thinking:

Percentage points

Possible points

Points earned

Based on the Sales Meeting Requirements:

Checklist:

 First, specify the location of this event. What are the benefits of hosting the training meeting in the location you have selected?

Specify the hotel information.

9

 Detail the off-site event location and details.

9

 Provide a Meeting Schedule including the off-site event, through departure the next day.

8

 Then discuss what problems the planner should anticipate.

6

Subtotal: 80% 32

Spelling , Grammar, and APA format: 2-page paper 20% 8

Total Points: 100% 40