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Apr 05, 2013
When associations and event organizers engage Wyndham Jade as their housing, vendor they will have a new mobile-friendly way for attendees to book hotel rooms within the room block.
RoomLogicTM powers the Web site using HTML5 and adapted CSS. This means at least the housing portion of your event site will reformat to fit within any type of screen. The RoomLogicTM Web sites automatically redraw themselves, creating a streamlined, desktop-like hotel booking experience on mobile devices.
There is no app to download. Attendees simply view the site on their smartphone or tablet web browser.… more
Apr 05, 2013
When associations and event organizers engage Wyndham Jade as their housing, vendor they will have a new mobile-friendly way for attendees to book hotel rooms within the room block.
RoomLogicTM powers the Web site using HTML5 and adapted CSS. This means at least the housing portion of your event site will reformat to fit within any type of screen. The RoomLogicTM Web sites automatically redraw themselves, creating a streamlined, desktop-like hotel booking experience on mobile devices.
There is no app to download. Attendees simply view the site on their smartphone or tablet web browser.… more
Mar 31, 2013
If you are reading this article, then chances are that you live a significant part of your daily life online. Each day, collectively, we trigger millions and trillions of transactions on the Internet.
Whether it's uploading pictures, watching videos or buying products online, each of these activities becomes just another data point in a vast, multi-dimensional web of data sets.
According to IBM, every day, we create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data — so much that 90 percent of the data in the world today has been created in the last two years alone.
The humungous volume of data… more
Mar 31, 2013
If you are reading this article, then chances are that you live a significant part of your daily life online. Each day, collectively, we trigger millions and trillions of transactions on the Internet.
Whether it's uploading pictures, watching videos or buying products online, each of these activities becomes just another data point in a vast, multi-dimensional web of data sets.
According to IBM, every day, we create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data — so much that 90 percent of the data in the world today has been created in the last two years alone.
The humungous volume of data… more
Mar 30, 2013
Attendees looking for high-tech solutions at this year’s EXHIBITOR show, held March 17-21 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, had plenty to keep them busy.
Technology trends on the showfloor centered on data-rich, interactive lead retrieval. Exhibit managers are no longer forced to use clunky lead retrieval devices provided by show management. Today’s lead capture options give exhibitors real-time access to detailed reports of attendees in-booth activities.
QuickTapLead is one such solution provided by a company out Toronto - TabbleDabble. Customers of TabbleDabble can create… more
Mar 30, 2013
Attendees looking for high-tech solutions at this year’s EXHIBITOR show, held March 17-21 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, had plenty to keep them busy.
Technology trends on the showfloor centered on data-rich, interactive lead retrieval. Exhibit managers are no longer forced to use clunky lead retrieval devices provided by show management. Today’s lead capture options give exhibitors real-time access to detailed reports of attendees in-booth activities.
QuickTapLead is one such solution provided by a company out Toronto - TabbleDabble. Customers of TabbleDabble can create… more
Mar 24, 2013
When designing your e-mail newsletters, you probably devote most of your time to the content and layout. But, are you giving enough thought to your subject line?
Research has shown that the subject line has a major impact on the open and click-through rates for e-mail communications.
Follow these simple rules for writing compelling subject lines to improve your open and click-through rates.
Avoid using promotional phrases, CAPS or exclamation marks. You do not want to come off ‘salesy’, aggressive or non-authentic. You want to gain the trust of your readers… more
Mar 24, 2013
The Global Spectrum- managed Saint Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, Mo., recently upgrading the building’s wireless technology to offer as much coverage as possible to events in the facility
The state-of-the-art system is designed to accommodate large events that require numerous, simultaneous users on a variety of mobile and wireless platforms, according to center officials.
The Cooperating School Districts Midwest Education Technology Conference (METC) event in February put the new system to the test.
The system accommodated more than 2,500 devices during the three-day event… more
Mar 24, 2013
The Global Spectrum- managed Saint Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, Mo., recently upgrading the building’s wireless technology to offer as much coverage as possible to events in the facility
The state-of-the-art system is designed to accommodate large events that require numerous, simultaneous users on a variety of mobile and wireless platforms, according to center officials.
The Cooperating School Districts Midwest Education Technology Conference (METC) event in February put the new system to the test.
The system accommodated more than 2,500 devices during the three-day event… more
Mar 24, 2013
When designing your e-mail newsletters, you probably devote most of your time to the content and layout. But, are you giving enough thought to your subject line?
Research has shown that the subject line has a major impact on the open and click-through rates for e-mail communications.
Follow these simple rules for writing compelling subject lines to improve your open and click-through rates.
Avoid using promotional phrases, CAPS or exclamation marks. You do not want to come off ‘salesy’, aggressive or non-authentic. You want to gain the trust of your readers… 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.