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Oct 25, 2016
In a room last week at IMEX America in Las Vegas, 135 people gathered to learn about the official launch of the Exhibitions and Meetings Safety and Security Initiative (EMSSI), which was founded to address safety and security concerns at venues around the United States.
“Everywhere we go in (the trade show and meetings industry), safety and security keeps us up at night,” said International Association of Exhibitions and Events President and CEO David DuBois.
The initiative is a joint effort between IAEE, International Association of Venue Managers, and the Exhibition Services &… more
Oct 24, 2016
October is set to be the busiest MICE month at Marina Bay Sands as the integrated resort welcomes 17 major tradeshows and key conferences.
It is the highest number of tradeshows and conferences to be held at Marina Bay Sands in a single month since its opening in 2010.
More than half of these events at Sands Expo and Convention Centre are repeat shows and they include notable names such as ITB Asia, Singapore International Energy Week and Franchising & Licensing Asia.
The biggest airline passenger experience trade show in Asia, comprising Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX)… more
Oct 24, 2016
GL Events signed a joint venture agreement with the Yuexiu Group to build a new convention centre in Guangzhou. GL Events was represented by Mr. Olivier Ginon and the Yuexiu Group was represented by Mr. Zhang Zhaoxing.
The opening of the first phase is planned to be completed in 2019 and will feature a 50,000 m2 convention centre in centre of Guangzhou. The Guangzhou Yuexiu International Congress Centre will be located in the historic Yuexiu district of Guangzhou. GL Events aims to develop the venue into a major facility for large conferences and international corporate events.
The two… more
Oct 24, 2016
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (“HKCEC”) celebrated a major milestone Oct. 14.
During the world’s largest electronics fair – the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), the HKCEC welcomed the 100,000,000th visitor since its opening in 1988.
Nicholas J McVeigh from the United Kingdom was surprised by a flashmob made up of a group of uniformed staff of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (“HML”), the operating and management company of the HKCEC.
He was then officially welcomed by Monica Lee-Müller, HML’s managing director,… more
Oct 24, 2016
Earlier this week, NASDAQ-listed Global Sources opened its Mobile Electronics exhibition running from 18th to 21st October at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE). Featuring some 2,600 booths, the show focused on smartphones, tablets, wearable devices and mobile accessories.
President of Global Sources Electronics Group, Tommy Wong, said, “Our show is the world’s largest mobile electronics sourcing event and draws strong attendance from the world’s top buyers. This is because the show focuses on innovative products in emerging and high-growth categories from quality suppliers.”
Global Sources’… more
Oct 24, 2016
October is set to be the busiest MICE month at Marina Bay Sands as the integrated resort welcomes 17 major tradeshows and key conferences.
It is the highest number of tradeshows and conferences to be held at Marina Bay Sands in a single month since its opening in 2010.
More than half of these events at Sands Expo and Convention Centre are repeat shows and they include notable names such as ITB Asia, Singapore International Energy Week and Franchising & Licensing Asia.
The biggest airline passenger experience trade show in Asia, comprising Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX)… more
Oct 24, 2016
Tarsus Group has appointed Mark Temple-Smith as CEO Asia. Temple-Smith has more than 20 years’ experience in the global exhibitions industry and has led and developed successful businesses in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Temple-Smith will be joining Tarsus from ITE Group plc, where he is Regional Director for Asia. During the past four and a half years, he has grown ITE’s Asian business from start-up to some 50 exhibitions and over 400 employees in India, South East Asia and China.
Prior to joining ITE in 2012 Temple-Smith was a member of the management team at Canon Communications LLC. He is… more
Oct 24, 2016
Indonesia Dental Exhibition & Conference, billed as the first comprehensive dental event in Jakarta, will be jointly organised by the partnership between Koelnmesse, the Indonesian Dental Association (PDGI – Persatuan Dokter Gigi Indonesia) and PT. Traya Eksibisi Internasional (Three Events).The inaugural edition of the event will take place from 15th to 17th of September 2017.
Alternating with the established IDEM Singapore event which will continue to serve as regional meeting place for ASEAN dental industry, Indonesia Dental Exhibition & Conference will be held in odd years and… more
Oct 24, 2016
U.K.-based UBM will bring a licensing expo to Shanghai, China in 2017. Licensing Expo China will be open on 18-20 July at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, China.
Licensing Expo China will feature over 100 brands and properties from China and overseas. The show will connect the most influential entertainment, character, fashion, art and corporate brand owners and agents with consumer goods manufacturers, licensees and retailers from all product categories across Asia.
"China's licensing industry is growing faster than all other… more
Oct 24, 2016
Positioned as Myanmar’s largest and most international food, drink and pharmaceutical processing & packaging technology trade exhibition, Propak Myanmar 2016, organised by Bangkok Exhibitions Services (BES), an AllWorld Exhibitions member, recently concluded at Myanmar Event Park (MEP) in Yangon.
Running from 24th to 26th September, Propak Myanmar 2016 showcased 233 exhibitors from 24 countries, including 5 international pavilions from China, Italy, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. Almost 4,800 trade visitors from 25 countries attended the three-day show.
The next edition of Propak Myanmar… more
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.