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Aug 21, 2024
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As more organizations recognize the environmental impact of their operations, many are beginning to take a closer look within, seeking ways to improve their practices. One great approach is to create an internal task force, which fosters employee engagement and drives meaningful progress in sustainability efforts. An effective sustainability team, or “Green Team,” can lead the way in coming up with creative sustainability solutions that benefit your organization.
To get started and work effectively, here’s a framework for building and managing… more
Aug 20, 2024
Next year, B2B event producer, publisher, and digital media business for the advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry, Informa Markets Engineering, is launching the inaugural Sustainable Manufacturing Expo, a trade show and conference for sustainable industrial manufacturing. The new event will collocate with IME West/MD&M West, joining other collocated manufacturing shows, including WestPack, Automation Technology (ATX) West, D&M West, and Plastec West.
Set for Feb. 4-6 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, IME West will celebrate its 40th anniversary at the 2025… more
Aug 19, 2024
Emerald, which produces 140 annual trade shows and conferences annually, reported that overall revenues for the second quarter (Q2) were essentially flat, but the company saw an uptick of 3.3% in organic revenues over the same period last year.
On Aug. 7, Emerald reported Q2 total revenues of $86.0 million, a decrease of $0.5 million, or 0.6% over Q2 2023, primarily due to several small, discontinued events that were not contributing to profitability and scheduling differences, according to a release by Emerald.
Here’s a deeper dive into the company’s financial performance.
By the numbers… more
Aug 16, 2024
Viad, a global provider of exhibition services and experiential marketing, reported strong Q2 results that exceed prior guidance. The parent company of global exhibition and trade show management company GES and global brand experience agency Spiro reported that GES revenues increased 19.6% year-over-year, primarily due to new client wins and continued underlying growth.
For Q2 that ended June 30, GES show performance and client spend remain strong, raising the company’s full year outlook, according to a release by Viad.
Here’s a deeper dive into the company’s financial performance.
Viad… more
Aug 15, 2024
On July 30, event-furniture rental giant CORT Events invited 200 industry leaders and tastemakers to a five-hour, garden-themed open house event on the 9th floor of New York City’s iconic Rockefeller Plaza. The to-do drew inspiration from the venue’s adjacent alfresco event space—where a foliage-filled oasis was a reprieve from the traffic below—and boasted setups throughout of different seating, table-and-chair, and decor arrangements for guests to both ogle over and mingle in.
Here are the five noteworthy trends that CORT chose to display, plus insights the company’s executive director of… more
Aug 14, 2024
Apparel industry CEOs, designers, sourcing and material managers, product development executives from large brands, retailers and independent companies recently helped shatter attendance records at the summer edition of Functional Fabric Fair, a triannual trade show and platform showcasing the latest trends in sustainable textile development.
Held every July in NYC and biannually in Portland in April and November, the 2024 summer edition took place July 16-17 in the River Pavilion at New York City’s Javits Center.
Produced by RX and powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS, the sourcing event boasted… more
Aug 13, 2024
The global exhibition industry is on track to achieve record revenues this year, according to UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry’s latest Global Exhibition Barometer flagship industry report.
Released on August 8, the 33rd edition of UFI’s bi-annual report, designed to take the pulse of the worldwide exhibitions industry, was concluded in July 2024 and includes data from 453 companies in 68 countries and regions, as well as dedicated outlooks and analysis for 19 focus countries and regions.
The Barometer’s results confirm UFI’s early data from its January report that… more
Aug 12, 2024
In the fast-paced, increasingly complex and competitive business world, making professional connections at trade shows and events can often feel overwhelming and impersonal for many attendees and exhibitors. MatchPoint, a new AI-powered matchmaking mobile app, was created to address this challenge by seamlessly connecting attendees and vendors with like-minded professionals to make networking at events more curated, effective, and impactful.
The app’s patent-pending machine learning algorithm, bolstered by a sophisticated large language model (LLM), optimizes networking by matching users… more
Aug 12, 2024
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Welcome to Resorts World Las Vegas, where business thrives amidst the backdrop of luxury, technology, and world-class service. Our latest campaign, "Rule the World," captures the essence of what it means to stay, play, and conduct business at the most dynamic resort on the Las Vegas Strip.
Who’s Coming to Our Property Resorts World Las Vegas is a magnet for professionals across industries—from tech innovators attending high-stakes conventions to creatives finding inspiration in our vibrant spaces. Our guest list reads like a who’s who of thought… more
Aug 09, 2024
Every July, more than 130,000 pop culture fans descend on San Diego for Comic-Con International, the country's preeminent pop culture convention. While last year's writers' and actors' strike had put a damper on the 2023 show, this year, the headline-grabbing moments were back in full force. (How about that Robert Downey Jr. news?)
But for many fans, the real fun happens outside the San Diego Convention Center, where big brands set up shop with wacky and whimsical activations—many of which don't require a show badge.
From FX's clever tribute to The Bear to Max's journey into The Penguin's… 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.