MICE Homework 1) Strengths and weaknesses of holding an International Congress in a hotel as compared to a convention center STRENGHTS  Participants get

to enjoy the convenience of staying at the hotel where the International Congress is held.  The guestrooms feature plush mattresses, down duvet and pillows, large plasma screen televisions with on-demand entertainment, sizable work stations, ergonomic desk chair, dual line phone with voicemail and data port.  Among the hotel's many guest amenities and services, it may also offer a heated indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool, as well as premium cardiovascular and strength training equipment with entertainment.  Dining options within the hotel include a full-service restaurant for all-dining, and lobby bar.  The hotel would lie within walking distance to many leading tourist attractions and destinations, prime business, historic and cultural districts. It may be adjacent to and overlooks parks and museums.  Shopping, fine dining, theaters and nightlife are all nearby, accessible via a short walk or cab ride.  The hotel location may be near to the airport, too. WEAKNESSES  Attendees will pay for a higher price because of their hotel accommodation.  The design and building services are more focused on hotel features rather than to exhibition or convention features. 2) Infrastructures that must be present in a destination to host International events o TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE  AIRPORTS - An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport. An airport consists of at least one surface such as a runway for a plane to take off and land, a helipad, or water for takeoffs and landings, and often includes buildings such as control towers, hangars and terminal buildings.  OVERPASS - An overpass is a bridge, road, railway or similar structure that crosses over another road or railway. A pedestrian overpass allows pedestrians safe crossing over busy roads without impacting traffic.  STATIONS, TERMINALS, STOPS - Docks, bus stations, container terminals, piers, ports and harbors, railway stations TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecommunications is a general term for a vast array of technologies that send information over distances. Mobile phones, land lines, satellite phones and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) are all telephony technologies -- just one field of telecommunications. Radio, television and networks are a few more examples of telecommunication. ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

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Includes electrical power network (generation plants, electrical grid, substations, local distributions), Petroleum pipelines, Natural gas pipelines WATER MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE - Includes drinking water supply, sewage collection, drainage systems, major flood control systems SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT GOVERNANCE INFRASTRUCTURE - The system of government and law enforcement, including the political, legislative, law enforcement, justice and penal systems, as well as specialized facilities (government offices, courthouses, prisons, etc), and specialized systems for collecting, storing and disseminating data, laws and regulation - Military infrastructure, including military bases, arms depots, training facilities, command centers, communication facilities, major weapons systems, fortifications, specialized arms manufacturing, strategic reserves CULTURAL, SPORTS, AND RECREATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE - Sports and recreational infrastructure, such as parks, sports facilities, the system of sports leagues and associations - Cultural infrastructure, such as concert halls, museums, libraries, theatres, studios, and specialized training facilities - Business travel and tourism infrastructure, including both man-made and natural attractions, convention centers, hotels, restaurants and other services that cater mainly to tourists and business travelers, as well as the systems for informing and attracting tourists, and travel insurance

3) Government s role in the conduct of such International affairs  Ensure the safety of all the attendees of the International event through their emergency services such as police, fire protection and ambulances.  Assure that the attendees are in good health conditions.  Complete all the necessary electricity needs. 4) Specific government services mentioned        Department of Energy (DOE) Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Department of Health (DOH) - HEAL Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Department of Tourism (DOT) Department of Public Works and Highways Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration