invitees

Invitees are individuals who have been formally invited to attend a particular event, gathering, or visit. The term is commonly used across event planning, hospitality, and various organizational contexts to distinguish invited participants from members of the public or uninvited attendees. Invitations may be issued in writing, by email, or via digital platforms, and attending often requires an RSVP, ticket, or admission credentials. Organizers manage invitee lists to control access, track headcount, and accommodate special needs.

In event planning and hospitality, invitees are expected to follow the host’s guidelines on timing, dress code, and conduct. The host typically provides information about location, schedule, and services, and may have policies on guest behavior, safety, and accessibility.

In legal terms, invitee is a specific term in premises liability. In many jurisdictions, an invitee is a person who is on property with the owner's or occupier's permission for a business or public purpose. This status carries a higher duty of care for the landowner, who must exercise reasonable care to keep the premises safe, inspect for hazards that may not be immediately obvious, and warn or remedy dangerous conditions. The concept is distinguished from licensees (guests who are allowed on the property for social purposes) and trespassers, with variations in duty depending on jurisdiction.

In corporate contexts, invitees may refer to external attendees invited to meetings, briefings, or workshops, as opposed to internal staff. The term thus encompasses both formal event participants and legally defined categories in property law.