convention center

Vast building that houses the facilities required to stage a variety of events and meetings.

conference room

Room that is big enough to hold a relatively large number of people.

break-out room

Room designed for working sessions involving small groups.

VIP lounge

Room reserved for distinguished guests.

meeting rooms

Rooms used by small groups to hold meetings and discussions.

management office

Office occupied by the person who manages the convention center’s various services.

administrative offices

Rooms where tasks related to the management of the convention center are carried out.

simultaneous interpretation booth

Room set aside for interpreters, who provide an oral translation of a conference.

control room

Room equipped to control sound, lighting and projection.

auditorium

Hall designed for the public to attend lectures and audiovisual presentations.

banquet hall

Large site used for assemblies, banquets, social events, etc.

organizers’ offices

Meeting rooms used by a convention’s organizers.

movable panel

Lightweight divider usually with feet that is used to enclose an exhibition stand.

exhibition stand

Area where exhibitors showcase their products or services.

exhibit hall

Hall where exhibition stands are set up.

kitchen

Room where meals are prepared.

bar

Area with a counter and tables where alcoholic drinks are sold.

restaurant

Business establishment where meals are served for a fee.

hall

Large open space used to access other rooms.

information desk

Kiosk that provides information on events and services at the convention center.

restrooms

Rooms equipped with toilets and sinks.

cloakroom

Space designated for storing clothes, hats, umbrellas and so forth.

security service

Room equipped with monitors where staff watch over the convention center’s various rooms.

ticket office

Counter where admission tickets are purchased.

entrance

loading dock

Installation used to unload crates and pallets containing convention articles, equipment, etc.

revolving doors

Revolving doors composed of three or four glass wings that pivot around a vertical axis; they are pushed open like a turnstile.