News
Feb 10, 2016
With the North American International Auto Show officially wrapping up at Detroit’s Cobo Center recently, this marks the end of a $279 million, five-year transformation at the venue.
Highlights of the project includes adaptive reuse design of the old arena that incorporates 45,000 square feet of outdoor flex space, which includes a large terrace now called Cobo Square.
Starting this spring, the terrace will be used for programming that includes art fairs, exercise and yoga, biergartens and other elements designed to connect Cobo Center to the community and the downtown Detroit culture.
It… more
Feb 09, 2016
Everyone’s talking about “big data” these days, but exactly what does that involve?
Thanks to a variety of technology tools, shows now have the ability to collect a wealth of information about attendees: demographics, interests, social media details, job title/role, number of years attending, buying authority, time spent on the show floor (and in what areas), reasons for attending, other shows attended and more.
Having all this data provides insight into who really is participating in the event and how to find others who are similar. It also offers the opportunity to make adjustments and… more
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
VNU Exhibitions has announced its acquisition of Aquarama and Pet Asia from UBM Exhibition Singapore Pte Ltd. Aquarama is a trade show covering fish, invertebrates, plants and related accessories.
Pet Asia was launched in 2007 as a collocated event to extend the show coverage to other pet supplies and services. VNU will be the exhibition organiser of both Pet Asia and Aquarama, beginning with the 2016 edition.
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
Aquarama has been held in Singapore biennially since 1989. As an immediate effect of the acquisition, Aquarama will become an annual… more
Feb 09, 2016
Reed Exhibitions Greater China made its mark in China with successful completion of the nation’s first-ever marketing certification program for exhibition industry professionals.
The Reed Exhibitions Greater China (RXGC) Marketing Certification Program, launched in March 2015, was designed with the specific aim to educate and certify marketers. It supports Reed’s vision to build a strong marketing and digital DNA within the company by developing a pool of marketing talents, and provides recognition for knowledge and skills that are critical to employees’ marketing success.
Throughout 2015,… more
Feb 09, 2016
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre’s (the Centre) 10th anniversary year in 2015 turned out to be a banner one for international high-profile events at the venue.
These included; the Global Food Safety Conference 2015; 18th Human Genome Meeting 2015; 26th and 27th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits; and the 128th International Olympic Committee Session, to name a few. These contributed to the Centre’s 2015 total of 1,230 events which attracted close to 1.8 million delegates.
Since its opening, the Centre has hosted 11,199 events, welcomed close to 19.4 million delegates and contributed over RM6… 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
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.