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Jul 26, 2016
Organized by UBM India, the 3rd edition of PharmaLytica will be held at the HITEX Exhibition Center in Hyderabad on 5th and 6th August 2016. The two-day show will feature over 150 exhibitors from India showcasing the latest in drug technologies. Conferences and seminars will also be held for visitors addressing the biotech, laboratory, pharma machinery and outsourcing services sector. Key topics for discussion include ‘Good Pharmacovigilance Practice’, ‘Introduction to GMP Regulations for a Laboratory’ and ‘Converting Pharmaceutical innovation into sustainable productivity’. Mr. Yogesh Mudras… more
Jul 26, 2016
The 2nd edition of ISPO SHANGHAI was held July 6-8 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). The three-day show attracted a total of 470 exhibitors covering a wide range of categories including sports, outdoor activity items, paddling & water sports, etc. The exhibition was segmented into key categories including action, sportstyle, fitness, running, functional textiles, outdoor, and paddling & water sports. Organised by Messe München, the show attracted nearly 14,600 visitors at the event. The number of exhibitors also increased by 32% compared with ISPO SHANGHAI in 2015.… more
Jul 26, 2016
Specialty & Fine Food Fair, positioned as London’s greatest gourmet trade-only event, will launch its first event in Asia next year. The inaugural Speciality & Fine Food Asia will be held at Suntec, Singapore from 18th to 20th July 2017. Organised by the U.K.-based Fresh Montgomery, the new show will showcase innovative artisanal food and drink from across the globe. Other than gourmet products, the fair will incorporate activities including a chefs’ demonstration theatre, a business forum and a artisan food producers start-up village. The show will co-located with the Speciality… more
Jul 26, 2016
Hong Kong, 11th July: The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will launch a new international fashion event, CENTRESTAGE, in September this year. Running from 7th to 10th September, the new event will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). According to the HKTDC, the inaugural edition of CENTRESTAGE will feature about 200 fashion brands at four thematic zones, GLAM, ALLURE, METRO and FORWARD. GLAM will feature top international brands; ALLURE will showcase sophisticated designs; METRO will exhibit trendy and sporty designs; and FORWARD will have up-and-… more
Jul 25, 2016
Between getting there, staying there, eating and drinking there, as well as all other activity, attendees of the two major party conventions will be responsible for spending an estimated $360 million in their host cities this year, according to a projection from the U.S. Travel Association. That spending total splits straight down the middle for the two events - $180 million each for the Republican National Convention, which was held in Cleveland July 18-21, and the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia July 25-28. Including indirect and induced impact, a total of $600 million in… more
Jul 25, 2016
The American Society of Association Executives has named the host cities where its ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition will be headed 2018-2022. The meeting attracts thousands of association executives and hundreds of exhibitors each year, and also it’s the flagship education and exposition for associations and nonprofit organizations in the United States. In 2018, the meeting will head to Chicago, followed by Columbus, Ohio, in 2019, Las Vegas in 2020, Dallas in 2021 and Atlanta in 2022. Next year, the Annual Meeting & Exposition will go north of the border to Toronto. “… more
Jul 24, 2016
During the recent Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau’s annual Destination Marketing Forum not only were the results of a year-long Visitor Profile Study discussed, but also digital marketing agency Bandy Carroll Hellige unveiled a new brand platform, logo and creative for marketing the city’s tourism initiatives. In addition, Tempest Interactive gave a preview of a new web site that will go live in August and is being developed to replace GoToLouisville.com. “Louisville is a city in transformation.  More than $1 Billion is being invested in developments ranging from the… more
Jul 23, 2016
Feathr, the Event Marketing Cloud, received $2 million in venture capital funding to continue its growth and development as a digital marketing platform for event professionals. This investment was led by Florida Gulfshore Capital, with participation from the Florida Opportunity Fund (co-managed by Arsenal Venture Partners), the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and several strategic partners. Previous investors Capital Factory also participated. Feathr has created the only digital marketing platform built specifically for the needs of event professionals and currently powers the… more
Jul 22, 2016
If anyone needs a little glimpse of nature in the middle of a concrete jungle, just log onto the new live video web stream from the Javits Convention Center of New York’s green roof, the second largest of its kind in the United States. The live stream, which displays a rooftop view of Manhattan’s rapidly developing West Side, will be available 24 hours a day and provide users with a unique perspective of the 6.75-acre green roof. Since its installation in 2014, the green roof has become a sanctuary for area wildlife, serving as a home for 17 bird species, five bat species and 300,000… more
Jul 21, 2016
The Anaheim Convention Center, the largest convention center on the West Coast, was awarded LEED Gold certification, a designation for sustainable-rated buildings. The Anaheim Convention Center is the largest U.S. convention center to achieve LEED Gold certification. The honor follows the center’s earning of LEED certification in 2010. “The Anaheim Convention Center is the West Coast’s premier gathering place with world-class facilities and neighboring attractions to match in the Anaheim Resort District,” said Tom Morton, executive director of Convention, Sports and Entertainment for the city… 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.