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| G&A | General & Administrative. Expenses incurred by an organization that cannot be charged directly to a specific project account, i.e., overhead costs such as rent, etc. |
| Gaffer | Electrician on a film or video shoot. |
| Gaffer’s Tape | Fabric tape used in anchoring cables to the floor. See DUCT TAPE. See Also CARPET TAPE.
See Also Duct Tape , Carpet Tape |
| Gain | Level of audio volume. See LEVEL.
See Also Level |
| Gala Dinner | Primary social function of an event, usually in the evening, including entertainment or speeches after a formal meal. |
| Galantine | Boned meat, pressed into symmetrical shape, that usually includes truffles. When the loaf is sliced, a decorative pattern is revealed. Served cold, generally as an appetizer. |
| Galley Proof | Sheet of copy that has been typeset for the author to correct before printing. |
| Gang Box | See TROUBLE BOX.
See Also Trouble Box |
| Ganging Menus | When two or more groups in facility have the same menu. |
| Gangway | Space between sets of tables, chairs or booths/stands to allow passage of attendees. See AISLE.
See Also Aisle |
| Garcy Strip | Trade name of manufacturer that produces brackets and standards for the mounting or materials, usually shelves. |
| Garlic | Pungent bulbs made of sections called cloves encased in a parchment like membrane. Garlic is a cousin to leeks, chives, onions and shallots. |
| Garment Rack | Frame which holds apparel. See COSTUMER.
See Also Costumer |
| Garni | See GARNISH.
See Also Garnish |
| Garni Hotel | Hotel without dining facilities. |
| Garnish | Food decoration, usually edible, which adds color and form to food presentation. Also Called GARNI. |
| Gate Show | Exhibition open to the public usually requiring an entrance fee. See CONSUMER SHOW. See Also PUBLIC SHOW. Compare With TRADE SHOW.
See Also Exhibition , Consumer Show , Public Show , Trade Show |
| Gateau | (gah toe) Cake. |
| Gateway | A dedicated computer that attaches to two or more disparate networks and converts data packets from one form to another. |
| Gateway City | City with an international airport. |
| Gator Foam | Laminated foam board used for signage, available in a variety of thicknesses. More rigid and durable than FOAM CORE. |
| GATT | General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. A multilateral treaty whose purpose is to help reduce trade barriers between the signatory countries and to promote trade through tariff concessions. |
| Gel | 1) Theatrical color filter used in conjunction with theatrical projection fixtures and spotlights. 2) Gelatin. |
| General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade | GATT. A multilateral treaty whose purpose is to help reduce trade barriers between the signatory countries and to promote trade through tariff concessions. |
| General Assembly | General and formal meeting of an association, club, organization or company attended by a specified proportion at least of its members for the purpose of deciding legislative direction, policy matters, the election of internal committees and approval of balance sheets, budgets and the like. An assembly generally observes certain fixed rules of procedure. |
| General Export License | Any of various licenses covering export commodities for which validated export licenses are not required. No formal application or written authorization is needed to ship exports under a general export license. |
| General Liability Insurance | An insurance policy that provides protection against claims involving bodily injury and property damage to third parties. |
| General Service Contractor | GSC. An organization that provides event management and exhibitors with a wide range of services, sometimes including, but not limited to, Installation & Dismantle, creating and hanging signage and banners, laying carpet, drayage, and providing booth/stand furniture. See DECORATOR.
See Also Decorator |
| General Session | A meeting open to all those in attendance at a event. See PLENARY SESSION.
See Also Plenary Session |
| General Strike | A simultaneous strike by the unionized workers in all trades and industries in a geographic area. Also, a strike by all the unionized workers in one industry. |
| Genie Lift | The manufacturer of a variety of lifts used in the erection of event displays. The first model manufactured was a hand-cranked material handling lift. Also Called HURTY GURTY. Genie now also manufactures motorized lifts that can be used as material lifts or man lifts. |
| Geographic Segmentation | The arbitrary division of a market by country, region, state, zone, district, standard metropolitan statistical area (SMSA), city, etc. |
| Gerber | Machine for cutting vinyl lettering used in making signs. |
| Get-Together | A planned informal gathering that occurs during an event which offers an opportunity for social interchange. |
| Ghee | Clarified butter. |
| GIF | A common format for bitmapped image files, suitable for images containing large areas of the same color. |
| Gig | A slang term meaning an engagement or booking. |
| GIT | See GROUP INCLUSIVE TOUR.
See Also Group Inclusive Tour |
| Given Name | Preferred form for international registration documents in place of first name. Same as FIRST NAME. Compare to FAMILY NAME.
See Also Family Name |
| Glaçe | 1) Ice. 2) Ice cream. 3) Iced. |
| Glass Beaded Screen | Screen whose surface is covered with tiny glass beads which reflect a bright image back toward the audience, but have a narrow viewing angle. |
| Global Partner | A worldwide associate who joins in an activity or business with another or others. |
| Glossy | 1) A black-and-white or color photograph printed on glossy paper, used to promote a speaker or celebrity. 2) Common term for photographs reproduced on high gloss paper. |
| GMT | Greenwich Mean Time. Time on the line of longitude that passes through Greenwich, England, used as a basis for calculating time throughout the world. See ZULU TIME.
See Also Zulu Time |
| Gnocchi | Pasta made from potatoes; potato dumplings served in a red tomato based sauce. |
| Go to Black | Room lights are turned off or video screen becomes black. See FADE-OUT.
See Also Fade-Out |
| Goblet | Glass with stem and foot. |
| Gobo | A pre-cut, etched pattern fabricated from metal or glass that fits in the focal plane of a lighting instrument to form projected light into a shape (logo, graphic or even scenery). Templates can form light images on ceilings and walls. The pattern or template can be used in a projection type spotlight, to project decorative patterns on the walls. The "Bat" image from "Batman" is an example. |
| Good Faith Effort | A true and honest effort to uphold the law. |
| Good One Side | Plywood whose face side is free of blemishes. |
| Goods and Services Tax | Fee imposed on the sale of goods and services. |
| Gooseneck Light | Small (75 to 150 watt) spot light with flexible stem. |
| Goulash | Hungarian meat dish seasoned with paprika |
| Government Meeting | An event at which attendees are civil servants, elected officials or service providers to governmental entities. |
| Governmental Conference | Technical or political events between governments with the aim of discussing national or international topics. |
| Grandstands | Tiered or stepped seating facilities wherein an area of more than 3 square feet is provided per person. |
| Granitee | A coarse-textured sorbet. |
| Grant | Money obtained from organizations or authorities to underwrite or support a specific program or project. |
| Graphics | Communicative elements such as color, copy, art, photographs, translites, etc. used to illustrate a booth/stand theme or enhance decor. |
| Gras | (grah) Fat. |
| Gratuity | A voluntary payment added to a bill (e.g. a restaurant check), to signify good service. See SERVICE CHARGE.
See Also Service Charge |
| Gray Water | Non-drinkable water, not potable. |
| Grazing | Nibbling on food. |
| Green Room | Room, stocked with refreshments, for artists, featured speakers and entourage to meet guests and media representatives. See HOLDING ROOM. See Also READY ROOM.
See Also Holding Room , Ready Room |
| Greenwich Mean Time | GMT. Time on the line of longitude that passes through Greenwich, England used as a basis for calculating time throughout the world. See ZULU TIME.
See Also Zulu Time |
| Greeter | A person who meets or receives another person/persons in a specified way. |
| Grid System | Technique of providing system of structural supports, electrical conduit, etc., on a pattern of centers. Also used for ceilings. |
| Grievance | 1) An employee's or employer's dissatisfaction or cause of distress (as an unsatisfactory working condition or unfair labor practice) felt to afford a reason for complaint or dispute. 2) A violation of a collective bargaining agreement usually by the employer. |
| Grille | Grilled or broiled. |
| Grip | Stagehand who assists master carpenter. |
| Grits | Ground hominy (corn) . |
| Grommet | Rubber, metal or plastic element for reinforcing holes in weaker materials. |
| Gross | For speakers, the total fee a buyer is charged for a booking, including agents’ fees, but excluding speaker expenses (air and ground transportation, tips, hotels, and meals). Bureau commissions are not paid on expenses. |
| Gross Square Feet/Meters | gsf or gsm. 1) Total amount of available function space in exhibit hall or other facility. 2) Total amount of space used for a specific show or event. See NET SQUARE FEET/METERS.
See Also Net Square Feet/Meters |
| Gross Weight | The full weight of a shipment, including goods and packaging. See TARE WEIGHT, ACTUAL WEIGHT
See Also Tare Weight , Actual Weight |
| Ground Loop | Electrical circuit where two or more paths to ground (true 0 volts) have different voltages as a result of current flow through wiring or chassis elements. The minute voltages on some ground legs may find their way into equipment input circuits and be amplified, causing hum, buzzing or in the worst case, inaudible high frequency oscillations, sometime at high power levels, that can ultimately cause destruction of tweeter voice coils or even burn out amplifiers. |
| Ground Operator | Company or person in a city handling local transportation and other local travel needs. See DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY (DMC).
See Also Destination Management Company |
| Ground Support | Lifts, trusses, pipe or other freestanding devices used to raise sound, lighting or other equipment above the heads of attendees and to support it from the floor. |
| Ground Transfer | The movement of passengers, in a vehicle, on a tract of land, from one point to another. |
| Groundrow | Freestanding low scenery or painted cutout giving illusion of depth used to mask mechanical or electrical devices. |
| Group Arrivals/Departures | Information included in the specifications guide for an event that outlines approximate dates and times at which groups of event attendees can be expected to arrive at a facility (hotel) for check-in or check-out. This is intended to give the facility notice in order to prepare for front desk staffing. |
| Group Booking | Reservation for a block of sleeping rooms specifically for a group. |
| Group Inclusive Tour | GIT. Travel program with a special fare and specific requirements (e.g. a minimum number of persons traveling as a group throughout the TOUR).
See Also Tour |
| Group Rate | Confirmed rate extended to attendees booking their sleeping room accommodations as part of a group room block. |
| Group Tour | A prearranged, prepaid travel program for a group usually including transportation and attraction admissions. May or may not include meals. See Tour.
See Also Tour |
| Group Travel | Participants depart on the same conveyance and follow the same schedule of activities. |
| Group Travel Agency | Company specializing in planning and handling group travel. |
| Gruyère Cheese | (grew yayre) A Swiss cheese used to make fondue. |
| GSF | See GROSS SQUARE FEET.
See Also Gross Square Feet/Meters |
| GST | Goods and services taxes. |
| Guarantee | A promise of commitment to provide a minimum amount of sleeping rooms, F&B, or other revenues. Usually there is financial liability if the commitment is not met. The final number of persons to be served is usually required at least 48 hours in advance of a food & beverage event. |
| Guaranteed Late Arrival | Sleeping room that is guaranteed by credit card or advance payment in the event a guest's arrival is later than a hotel's pre-determined arrival time |
| Guaranteed Payment | A hotel reservation secured by the guests' agreement to pay for his room whether he uses it or not. |
| Guaranteed Reservation | Pre-paid reservation held until agreed arrival time, or check-out time the next day, whichever occurs first. Guest is responsible for payment if reservation is not cancelled. |
| Guaranteed Tour | A TOUR guaranteed to operate unless cancelled before an established cut-off date.
See Also Tour |
| Guest | 1) A person who pays for the services of an establishment such as a hotel. 2) A person who accompanies an attendee to an event. This person can be a spouse, significant other, child, etc. |
| Guest Program | Educational and/or social events planned for spouses and guests of event participants. |
| Guest Speech | Paper or speech on a specific subject submitted at the request of an event’s organizers. See INVITED PAPER.
See Also Invited Paper |
| Guide | Person accompanying a tour and giving detailed knowledge of places of interest. |
| Guided Tour | A sightseeing trip conducted by a guide. |
| Gumbo | A Creole specialty, it's a thick, stewlike dish that can have any of many ingredients, including vegetables such as okra, tomatoes and onions, and one or several meats or shellfish such as chicken, sausage, ham, shrimp, crab or oysters. |
| Gusset | In construction, a triangular reinforcement or brace in corners of panels or framing. |
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