News
Feb 09, 2016
During a specially convened session of the Executive Committee (Committee) Jan. 27, the Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) voted unanimously to appoint Stuart Bailey, managing director of Diversified Communications Hong Kong, as the chairman of the association for the remainder of the current term which runs until June 2016.
Bailey replaces Javed Khan, Mega-Expo, who resigned his position on health grounds earlier this month.
The committee wishes to sincerely thank Javed for all of the time and effort that he gave in discharging his duties as chairman.… more
Feb 09, 2016
Hong Kong-listed Pico Far East announced 2015 annual results, ended on 31st October 2015. The company reported total revenue of US$544 million, increased by 10% year-on-year.
The strong revenue growth is mainly driven by its Exhibition and Event Marketing business – which accounted for half of the growth. Accounting for 70% of the business, Pico’s Exhibition and Event Marketing business grew by 7.5% to US$383 million. A key highlight was Pico’s Conference and Show Management Business which contributed US$34 million – doubled from the 2014 figure.
Despite strong revenue growth, Pico Far… more
Feb 09, 2016
The 47th Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter, organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), was held from 18th to 21st January at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The show featured over 1,500 exhibitions from 22 countries and regions. During the fair, around 30 supporting events were organised including fashion shows, industry seminars and networking events.
The four-day event attracted nearly 18,000 buyers. The organiser recorded a significant increase in buyers from emerging markets, such as India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. HKTDC… more
Feb 09, 2016
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) announced new strategy to boost its domestic MICE (D-MICE) in response to the Royal Thai Government’s policy on stimulating domestic economy.
TCEB will continue its “Meeting in Thailand” campaign with the launch of new destination cities, strategic marketing promotions and expanding MICE cluster by reaching out to neighbouring countries, especially Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
To diversify D-MICE revenue to all regions, TCEB will emphasize new destinations for domestic MICE events. TCEB will highlight the capability of each… more
Feb 09, 2016
Reed Exhibitions, a global event organiser, has finalized its partnership to co-organize Franchise Seoul with COEX, a Korean venue owner and exhibition organizer. This strategic deal brings the show into Reed’s growing global portfolio of franchise events.
Franchise Seoul is a leading large-scale exhibition for entrepreneurs, start-ups, global brands, and business franchisors and franchisees. The 2016 event will be held from 3rd to 5th March 2016at COEX.
The show was launched in 1996, as an annual event, with the food and beverage sector accounting for more than 70% of the overall space.… more
Feb 08, 2016
Music blasting from loudspeakers that pumped up the standing-room only crowd who cheered on the more than 20 contestants of the Bricklayer 500 World Championship, in which 800 bricks are placed in an hour flat, was just one of the many exciting opportunities offered to attendees of World of Concrete.
The show, which ran Feb. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and is owned by Informa Exhibitions, was a huge hit overall, drawing its largest attendance in seven years, according to Tom Cindric, vice president at Informa.
The unaudited attendance numbers were tracking an 8-10-percent… more
Feb 07, 2016
Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event organizer, and Feathr, the Event Marketing Cloud™ helping grow and monetize events through digital channels, have expanded their partnership to bring Feathr to more than 100 of Reed’s events around the globe.
“Feathr is the first digital marketing suite truly built around the needs of the modern trade show,” said Ted Rawson, chief digital officer at Reed Exhibitions.
He added, “After seeing strong results with our North American shows, it was a priority to empower our other business units with this technology.… more
Feb 07, 2016
The availability or absence of smart search and planning features on the event website can make or break an attendee’s emotional engagement with that event.
Recently, recognizing that multichannel digital marketing is essential to reach an attendee audience, Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) organized a detailed research on the use of technology at each step of the attendee journey. The report, available as the CEIR Digital ToolKit, documented attendee use and satisfaction with organizer digital offerings, as well as at what organizers found was used extensively and… more
Feb 07, 2016
Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event organizer, and Feathr, the Event Marketing Cloud™ helping grow and monetize events through digital channels, have expanded their partnership to bring Feathr to more than 100 of Reed’s events around the globe.
“Feathr is the first digital marketing suite truly built around the needs of the modern trade show,” said Ted Rawson, chief digital officer at Reed Exhibitions.
He added, “After seeing strong results with our North American shows, it was a priority to empower our other business units with this technology.… more
Feb 07, 2016
The availability or absence of smart search and planning features on the event website can make or break an attendee’s emotional engagement with that event.
Recently, recognizing that multichannel digital marketing is essential to reach an attendee audience, Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) organized a detailed research on the use of technology at each step of the attendee journey. The report, available as the CEIR Digital ToolKit, documented attendee use and satisfaction with organizer digital offerings, as well as at what organizers found was used extensively and… 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.