University of San Carlos

School of Business and Economics

Department of Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Tourism Management

Name: Johnro Joseph A. Guaren

Occupation: College Instructor

Contact Details (email or cellphone #): 09324715115 / jjguaren@gmail.com Yrs in Profession: 2

Have you tried organizing/volunteering for an event? YES

If YES what was your role and the name of the event? (most recent) Events Cluster Coordinator
International Eucharistic Congress Youth Day 2016 (January 27-29, 2016)

Instructions: Highlight the letter that you think best answers the questions.
1. What comes into your mind when you hear the words MICE or Meetings, Incentives,
Conventions and Events?
A. A series of events that can boost the economy of our country.
B. It is part of the tourism industry that is well planned and is brought together for a
particular purpose.
C. It is an event that is attended by VIPs and delegates (foreign, national and local).
2. What do you think is the vital role of MICE?
A. It will help boost the countrys economy.
B. It will help promote the country as a whole and not just a tourism destination.
3. It will help build good relationship between countries.
4. What are the positive impacts of hosting meetings and conventions in our country?
A. It can attract more investors.
B. It can strengthen the relationship of our country to other nations.

C. It can promote the Philippines as a MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events)
destination.
5. What are the negative impacts of hosting meetings and conventions in our country?
A. These events usually cause traffic.
B. Its a hassle because the government dont usually declare a holiday during big events.
C. It will cause certain loss of income to some companies.
6. What is the best strategy to promote the Philippines as a MICE destination?
A. When hosting international events we should always make sure that it is the best one.
B. It can be through social media advertising.
C. Give the delegates the best accommodation available.
7. What do you think is the best way to market an event?
A. Through social media
B. Through print ads
C. Through personal information dissemination / personal invitation
8. What is the best thing to consider when looking for a venue for an event?
A. The safety of the place
B. The number of people attending
C. It depends on the theme of the event
9. Where is the best venue for meetings and conventions?
A. IEC Pavilion
B. Cebu International Convention Center (CICC)
C. Hotels (Marco Polo, Waterfront, and etc.)
10. What are the best security measures while hosting International Events?
A. Implement a No Fly and Sail Zone.
B. Re-route PUVs.
C. Add more police officers during these events.
11. What kind of event do you think is the most profitable these days?
A. Concerts
B. Seminars / Conventions
C. Others (please specify): RAVES/STREET PARTIES
12. What would be the ideal time when staging an event?
A. In the morning
B. In the afternoon
C. It depends on the kind of event.
13. How will you know that an event is a successful one?
A. If there are positive feedbacks.
B. If the organizers are able to pull it through smoothly.
C. Others (please specify): If the objectives of the event are met

14. How will these events affect you as an individual?

A. I will be more aware of the importance of hosting events in our country.
B. It was such a hassle for me because of the re-routing.
C. I dont know how these events affect me as an individual.
15. As an individual, what can you contribute for the positive impacts of these events?
A. I will volunteer.
B. I will follow the security measures provided.
C. Others (please specify): If volunteering is possible, I will grab the chance. If not, I will help
disseminate information to help the event be successful.
16. What would be the reason why it is not good for the Philippines to host international
events?

A. Roads here are not that big.

B. It will require our country to spend a big amount of money.
C. The lack of safety and security.
D.
E. Thank you for sparing time in answering these questions!
F. GOD BLESS