Dec 07, 2014
Marina Bay Sands recently helped Messe Berlin(Singapore), the organiser of ITB Asia 2014, stage the tradeshow’s first-ever carbon neutral event in its seven-year history.
The travel trade show took place Oct. 29-31 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, the first of a three-year run in Marina Bay Sands.
The integrated resort’s team of sustainability experts guided ITB Asia 2014 to reduce its carbon footprint by five per cent from 399 tonnes in 2012. This was done through a range of measures such as choosing food items sourced regionally for the Harvest Menu, utilising newly activated in-room… more
Dec 07, 2014
Automechanika Shanghai 2014, Asia’s largest trade show for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services, will have a record number of exhibitors this week at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
The total number of exhibitors stands at 4,906, a six percent increase on last year’s show, with 39 countries and regions represented.
This includes five new countries – Belarus, Jordan, Peru, Portugal and Switzerland – and 34 returning countries and regions – Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,… more
Nov 11, 2014
After the highly successful concept of the wine and spirits trade fairs ProWein in Düsseldorf, Germany, and ProWine China in Shanghai, Messe Düsseldorf will organize a new satellite event for Southeast Asia: ProWine Asia.
The first staging will take place April 12-16, 2016, at the Singapore Expo.
With ProWine Asia, Messe Düsseldorf will continue to cooperate with the international Allworld Group, which started with ProWine China several years ago.
ProWine Asia will be held in Singapore parallel with Food&HotelAsia (FHA) every two years.
The partners involved are Messe Düsseldorf Asia (… more
Nov 11, 2014
Building Solar China – Conference and Exhibition successfully concluded its 2014 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
Co-organised with WIP, organizer of the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC), the high-level conferences, along with the product display area, provided a comprehensive platform for 98 industry specialists to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and applications for smart solar building implementations in China.
The 2014 event was held in conjunction with ISH Shanghai & CIHE, Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology fair,… more
Nov 11, 2014
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has hired June Ko onto the association's staff as Vice President, Asia Pacific Operations. Ko is based in IAAPA's Hong Kong office.
"We are excited to have June join our team," said IAAPA President and CEO Paul Noland. "June's extensive experience in the region with a wide variety of businesses will be a significant asset to IAAPA as we focus on growing our presence and taking care of our members within the market."
Ko comes to IAAPA with more than 10 years of experience promoting business interests in the Asia-Pacific… more
Nov 09, 2014
The Consumer Electronics Association has unveiled that Rupert Stadler, chairman of the board of management at AUDI AG, will deliver a preshow keynote address at the 2015 International CES Asia.
The inaugural event will run May 25-27 in Shanghai, China, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) and will draw global businesses to showcase the latest products and technologies entering the Asian marketplace.
CEA is co-organizing the event with Intex Shanghai Co., Ltd., a producer of international tradeshows in China.
“Under Rupert Stadler’s leadership, Audi has become an… more
Oct 22, 2014
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau introduced to the U.S. market the ‘Thailand CONNECT The World’ brand communications campaign for the 2015 fiscal year.
Looking to reaffirm Thailand’s leadership position in the business events industry in Asia, the latest global brand communications campaign targeting top quality buyers and business events visitors from around the world showcases the three fundamental pillars of Thailand’s MICE industry including ‘Destinations of Thailand: Your modern metropolis, the world’s business events paradise’, ‘Business in Thailand: Your borderless… more
Oct 21, 2014
The recent staging of wire China 2014, the 6th All China International Wire and Cable Industry Trade Fair, and Tube China 2014, the 6th All China International Tube and Pipe Trade Fair, in Shanghai closed to record results: a total of 1,461 exhibitors presented the latest technology, machinery and products from the wire, cable and tube processing industries to more than 38,000 visitors.
In addition to the strong Chinese participation and many international exhibitors, wire and Tube China 2014 featured country group exhibits from Austria, France, Germany, Italy and the U.S. Exhibitors… more
Oct 21, 2014
Diversified Communications acquired media company HRM Asia of Singapore, its fifth international acquisition of 2014.
The acquisition establishes an operating division in Singapore and adds HR Summit, Asia’s largest human resources event, as well as the HRM Congress series, HRM Magazine and HRM Online to Diversified’s portfolio of more than175 events, eMedia products and print magazines.
“We are acquiring HRM Asia because it fits well with our model of working across a variety of touch points within a community,” said Matt Pearce, Diversified’s International Director.
He added, “We see the… more
Oct 08, 2014
The 15th edition of the Hong Kong International Stationery Fair, which will be held Jan. 12-15 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, has confirmed returning pavilions from Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
Organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), it also has signed exhibitors from the Chinese mainland, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and the USA.
Fiona Chiew, deputy general manager for Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd said of the continuous support from overseas companies, “The Hong Kong International Stationery… more
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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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