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Jan 22, 2013
Malaysia will host Asia’s future leading architects in 2014 when they convene in the country for the 16th Asian Congress of Architects 2014 (ACA 2014).
The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) announced the congress will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
ACA is a regional congress held every two years, attended professionals and students from member countries of the Architects Regional Council of Asia (ARCASIA). The main objective of the congress is to facilitate Asian talents of architecture to travel around… more
Jan 22, 2013
This year was a very good one for the MICE industry in Thailand, with targeted visitor numbers for 2012 of 750,000 being exceeded by 19 percent to 895,224 visitors.
"Thailand's MICE industry is growing strongly despite the economic crises in Europe and USA. The 2012 figures have exceeded our annual target of 750,000 MICE visitors in 2012, and are a clear vote of confidence in Thailand as a cost-effective MICE destination,” said Thongchai Sridama, acting president of TCEB.
Thongchai added, “Last year, we saw an increase of 19 percent above target to 895,224 MICE visitors,… more
Jan 22, 2013
Messe Düsseldorf’s subsidiary, Messe Düsseldorf China (MDC), will launch a new branded shoes and bags event GDS Select – Premium European Shoe Fair this year from 17th to 19th April at the Shanghai Exhibition Center (SEC).
GDS Select will be held as a part of the China International Footwear & Leather goods Exhibition (CIFL), which is jointly organised by the China Commerce Association for General Merchandise, Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai), Adsale Exhibition Services, and Shanghai Baicheng Commerce Service.
The event is also supported by the China Commerce… more
Jan 22, 2013
According to Hong Kong’s Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Greg So Kam-leung, the special administrative region’s government has no current plans to expand the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
Instead, the government is calling for more co-operation between the HKCEC and the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), Hong Kong’s other international exhibition venue which opened in 2005 with 70,000 m2 of rentable space. At present, the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, organised by UBM Asia, is the only exhibition that adopts a “one show, two… more
Jan 22, 2013
Trade fair organiser Fiera Milano (through its joint venture Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai), ANCI Servizi, and Shanghai Fashion Week announced the signing of an agreement to organise a Shanghai edition of the international shoe event Micam.
Micam Shanghai will take place from 9th to 11th April 2013 at the Shanghai Exhibition Center (SEC). The trade event will coincide with the Shanghai Fashion Week, and will offer Italian-made and other international footwear and leather goods products.
Enrico Pazzali, CEO of Fiera Milano, was quoted saying, “For the first time, Fiera Milano supports… more
Jan 22, 2013
A new fashion trade show, The HUB, will launch its inaugural edition at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) during the last week of August 2013. Product categories at The HUB will focus on young designer, denim, streetwear, lifestyle clothing and accessories.
Organised by Entrepot Asia, a consultancy for foreign fashion brands looking to launch and expand in Asia, the trade event will feature accredited and by invitation-only senior buyers and decision makers from mono-brand and multi-brand retailers.
Richards Hobbs, event director at Entrepot Asia and Peter Caplowe – the responsible… more
Jan 21, 2013
The Winter Session of the 20th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies drew 3,000 delegates and corporate leaders to an educational program featuring more than 100 speakers, who presented the latest scientific data on advanced preventive medical diagnostics and therapeutics, as well as emerging biomedical technologies.
The show, produced by U.K.-based Tarsus Group, was held in December at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas.
”The physicians and scientists involved in anti-aging science have been the first to embrace innovative… more
Jan 21, 2013
CardioCare Live, the online cardiology congress, and John Hopkins Medicine have partnered to offer six one-hour interactive CME Summits that include experts via online video with live Q&A.
Sessions will focus on interventional cardiology and diabetes care, and participants will have the opportunity to earn continuing medical education credits.
The two main online events include the Cardiology Educational Summit and Diabetes Virtual Education Summit, which offer three sessions in each module.
Some of the sessions for the diabetes track are as follows:
“What Works for Type… more
Jan 21, 2013
With the building and remodeling industry under pressure through the recession, it only makes sense that one way to create a stronger overall event might be to team up with one or more similar ones.
The National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show and the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, produced by Nielsen Expositions, will team up in February 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
“This new format allows exhibitors to reach a full range of design and construction professionals who buy, specify and… more
Jan 21, 2013
The Human Resource Executive Health & Benefits Leadership Conference & Expo, a new upper-level strategic health and benefits event, will dedicate five of its sessions to helping benefits leaders develop strategies, understand leading-edge thinking and discover what professionals in the business are doing to monitor the change in employees’ behaviors and uphold the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
The event, on tap April 22-24 at Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, will feature sessions with several thought leaders in the field, such as Ron Leopold, benefits trends… more
Partner Voices
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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.
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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.
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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.