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Apr 06, 2013
If our recent article on Big Data whetted your curiosity to know more, here are some examples which illustrate how varied organizations and communities are currently using or planning to use Big Data technique in real life to get better insights and improve critical aspects of their projects.
Fujitsu Laboratories Limited recently announced the development of high-speed data processing technology that enables the timely utilization of big data. Fujitsu plans to collect and process social media data to provide real-time recommendations to prospective customers by 2014. Learn more… more
Apr 06, 2013
Co-located events, SIGN Chinaand LED China, both reportedly recorded double digit growth in terms of exhibition space, exhibitor numbers and visitor numbers. The two events, organised by UBM Trust (a UBM Asiajoint venture company), were held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Pazhou Complex) in Guangzhou from 1st to 4th March.
SIGN China covered a total space of 120,000 m2, up 20 percent compared with 2012. Exhibitor numbers grew by 15.5 percent to reaching 1,530. While LED China’s total exhibition space was 80,000 m2, a year-on-year increase of 14 percent and it attracted… more
Apr 06, 2013
Informa Australia, part of the Informa Exhibitions, has announced the acquisition of the Australian Home Buyers & Investor Show from Event Management International (EMI). No financial details have been disclosed.
Australian Home Buyers & Investor Show, in its 7th year, is focused on home buyers and property investors in Australia. According to media reports, the deal also includes another of EMI’s events, Trading & Investing Seminars & Expo, which was launched in 2001 and provides information and education to traders and investors. The two events are held in Perth,… more
Apr 06, 2013
Messe Frankfurt’s Spring edition of the Interstoff Asia Essential exhibition, held earlier this month, recorded a total of 229 exhibitors and 7,244 visitors.
Interstoff Asia Essential – Spring was held from 13th to 15th March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The three-day event included a trends forum, fashion shows, a functional fabrics display area and seminar programme focused on three key areas: design & trends, marketing strategy and technology.
Senior General Manager at Messe Frankfurt (HK), Ms Wendy Wen, said, “We continue to position… more
Apr 06, 2013
The Australian International Motor Show(AIMS) has announced the cancellation of the 2013 edition of the exhibition which was originally scheduled to be held in June in Melbourne.
According to the organiser of AIMS, the decision to cancel was based on consensus from the local auto industry and it follows a trend of recent suspensions and cancellations of motor shows in in London, Zagreb and Amsterdam. The Australian auto industry claimslimited marketing budgetsare forcingpotential exhibitors to allocate marketing spend to activities other than exhibitions. Future editions of the show have not… more
Apr 06, 2013
If our recent article on Big Data whetted your curiosity to know more, here are some examples which illustrate how varied organizations and communities are currently using or planning to use Big Data technique in real life to get better insights and improve critical aspects of their projects.
Fujitsu Laboratories Limited recently announced the development of high-speed data processing technology that enables the timely utilization of big data. Fujitsu plans to collect and process social media data to provide real-time recommendations to prospective customers by 2014. Learn more… more
Apr 05, 2013
Asian-inspired Resorts World Las Vegas will add more than half a million square feet of convention space to the city when it opens in 2016.
Malaysia-based Genting Group is banking on iconic Asian elements, including the replica of the Great Wall of China, red-roofed pagoda-style buildings and a panda habitat, at its new 87-acre development on the Strip.
The multi-billion dollar property will feature about 3,500 rooms, 175,000 square feet of gaming space, dining, retail, a theater and more than 300,000 feet of pool and water features.
“The convention business has always been an… 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
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 04, 2013
After a busy end to 2012, this year started off a little slower in the M&A exhibitions and conferences market, with 16 deals valued at $168 million in the first quarter, compared with 15 deals valued at $263 million during Q1 last year, signaling a 38-percent drop in value.
The overall media, information, marketing services and technology sectors also tracked down in Q1 this year to 353 deals valued at $7.5 billion, compared with 374 deals valued at $12.2 billion in the first quarter of 2012, also a 38-percent decrease, according to The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc.’s M&A… 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.