FTE ANCILLARY 2024

The world’s definitive revenue focused air transport show
Event Dates
2024-06-11 - 2024-06-13
Exhibitors
50
Floor Size
0
Attendees
750
Event contact title
Head of Events
Event contact first name
Ali
Event contact last name
Loving
Email
ali.loving@futuretravelexperience.com
Event contact telephone number
+44 (0) 1293 783 851
Description

Optimising commercial performance has never been more important, and the FTE Ancillary & Retailing show will bring together under one roof executives representing every type of industry stakeholder globally to help establish creative new ways of working together collaboratively, leveraging digital technology, to create more revenues for all to share in.

Many industry stakeholders are moving towards becoming fully-fledged retailers and new partnerships between airlines, airports, technology companies, service providers, brands and destination agents provide fresh opportunities to create more choice to passengers while creating new & enhanced revenue streams.

We are supported by an advisory board of industry commercial leaders and in 2024 we will once more be working with long-time friend to FTE – Eric Leopold – to be our Content Director so he can bring his unique perspective on the evolution of airline retailing, and we are delighted to announce the creation of the FTE World Airport Retailing Working Group to provide a complimentary platform for the most progressive minds across the sector to share future ideas, visions and learnings on how to deliver positive change in the airport commercial space in the years ahead. This group will meet virtually and in-person around FTE shows in LA and Dublin.

Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.    Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.    Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.   The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.    MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.     MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.