News
Nov 24, 2015
The unveiling of the new logo and brand for the Shanghai New International Expo Centre was held Nov. 20 at Shanghai Grand Ballroom, Kerry Hotel Pudong.
More than 200 guests from government and industry were on hand to help SNIEC celebrate a new era.
The new logo combines the world famous SNIEC name along with two triangles representing the shape of the venue. SNIEC provides a platform to foster the exchange of knowledge, commerce, and cultures.
The dynamic combination of triangles expresses the spirit of cooperation, sharing, and innovation. Lastly, the red and grey colors symbolize vitality… more
Nov 24, 2015
SIGGRAPH Asia 2015, organised by Koelnmesse, was held from 2nd to 5th November at the Kobe Convention Center. The four-day event, which combines both exhibition and conferences, brought together over 500 keynote speakers and 7,000 trade visitors from 49 countries around the world.
SIGGRAPH Asia this year featured the latest hardware, software, technologies and inventions from around the world. Presentations, panel discussion and talks during the event generated robust discussions and deep insights on current and future developments in the field of computer graphics and interactive techniques… more
Nov 24, 2015
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has concluded its autumn fairs – 9,100 exhibitors from 56 countries were featured in the trade fairs held in October and November, up by 3.9% year-on-year (excluding the inaugural World of Outdoor Lighting & Lighting Accessories). The fairs also welcomed over 204,000 local and overseas buyers. According to the HKTDC, the eight events combined made an economic contribution of over US$155 million to Hong Kong’s economy.
Buyers from emerging markets and ASEAN countries including India, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines recorded a double-… more
Nov 24, 2015
Cosmoprof Asia 2015, organised by UBM Asia, was held from 11th to 13th November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The three-day show featured 2,504 exhibitors, up by 6 percent compared to last year. Exhibition space sold also rose by 3 percent to 84,000 m2. UBM pointed to the largest-ever Korean pavilion, showcasing 212 exhibitors in 2,696 m2 as a highlight of the event.
Cosmoprof Asia 2015 also recorded its highest-ever visitor numbers. 63,241 visitors from 119 countries and regions attended the event, up 5.5 percent compared to the previous edition.… more
Nov 22, 2015
Las Vegas Market has expanded its temporary exhibition space - known as The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market - with the addition of a second location, which is a 50 percent gain in exhibit space for the Winter 2016 Las Vegas Market, on tap Jan. 24-28 at World Market Center Las Vegas.
“Last August’s repositioning and reimagining of temporary exhibits to The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market was met with an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response from buyers, which has fueled record rates of exhibitor renewals,” said Dorothy Belshaw, president of Gift & Home Décor, International Market Centers.… more
Nov 22, 2015
A call for proposals - an announcement inviting members of a community to submit written descriptions of proposed topics and presenters - is a common practice in the conference industry. The call details (among other things) criteria for acceptance, deadlines for submission and notification, conference themes and what will be required of presenters who are selected. Smart digital tools can significantly streamline the Call for Proposals process and lead to higher quality presentations.
An online portal makes it easier for more people to submit more presentation ideas. With more proposals in… more
Nov 22, 2015
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) launched meetLA.com, a brand new website designed as a comprehensive, one-stop gateway for meeting professionals looking to conduct business in Los Angeles, according to bureau officials.
Created specifically to fit the needs of meeting and event professionals, the site makes buying decisions simpler and stress-free. meetLA.com offers tools to navigate the city of Los Angeles with ease such as:
· Find a Venue – Users can discover L.A.’s robust portfolio of… more
Nov 22, 2015
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) launched meetLA.com, a brand new website designed as a comprehensive, one-stop gateway for meeting professionals looking to conduct business in Los Angeles, according to bureau officials.
Created specifically to fit the needs of meeting and event professionals, the site makes buying decisions simpler and stress-free. meetLA.com offers tools to navigate the city of Los Angeles with ease such as:
· Find a Venue – Users can discover L.A.’s robust portfolio of… more
Nov 22, 2015
A call for proposals - an announcement inviting members of a community to submit written descriptions of proposed topics and presenters - is a common practice in the conference industry. The call details (among other things) criteria for acceptance, deadlines for submission and notification, conference themes and what will be required of presenters who are selected. Smart digital tools can significantly streamline the Call for Proposals process and lead to higher quality presentations.
An online portal makes it easier for more people to submit more presentation ideas. With more proposals in… more
Nov 21, 2015
You may not have heard of Branson, Mo., but it’s a unique place to plan your next meeting or event. Located about an hour south of Springfield, Mo., Branson provides some fantastic options for meeting spaces and entertainment options, all with the backdrop of the Ozarks.
The Branson Convention Center is located next to Branson Landing and is connected to the Hilton Branson. The 220,000 square foot meeting space in the convention center has been designed to mimic the vast waterways in the area, in terms of materials, shaping of accents and hallways and large windows that overlook… more
Partner Voices
Every day, MGM Resorts hosts organizations and individuals from around the world with a diverse array of business purposes, needs and expectations. But they all have one thing in common—a host committed to making their meetings sustainable and unforgettable through close partnership and responsible meeting practices.
Harnessing the Sun
Meetings at MGM Resorts are predominantly powered by the sun, thanks to its innovative 100-megawatt solar array. As the largest directly sourced renewable electricity project in the hospitality industry, the solar array features 323,000 panels and produces up to 100% of MGM Resorts’ daytime power needs in Las Vegas.* Built in 2021, the solar array reduces the carbon footprint of meetings—and all of MGM Resorts—while still delivering an enlightening and electrifying guest experience.
Leading Water Stewardship
Knowing water is essential to operations, guests and employees, MGM Resorts has long employed various conservation measures and has doubled down on its commitment in recent years to become a leading corporate water steward. In 2022, MGM Resorts President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle signed the CEO Water Mandate, a United National Global Compact, becoming the first gaming company to endorse the initiative. The company replaced more than 200,000 square feet of real grass with drought-tolerant landscaping in Las Vegas and pledged to reduce water use by 33% by 2025 and by 35% by 2030. Between 2007 and 2022, MGM Resorts saved more than 6 billion gallons of water through water conservation.
Fostering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
MGM Resorts serves a world of diverse people, perspectives and experiences by cultivating a workforce culture that embraces all of humanity. From mindful recruitment and hiring practices to meaningful social responsibility initiatives, MGM Resorts is a welcoming and inclusive space for veterans, individuals with disabilities, people from diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ community members and more. The company’s commitment to supplier diversity drives innovation by extending competitive opportunities to local and diverse-owned suppliers, while the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program provides diverse-owned businesses tools and resources to enhance and grow their businesses.
Paying it Forward
MGM Resorts knows that great companies must serve the greater good. That’s why paying it forward is part of its approach to meetings and events. Through the Feeding Forward Program, MGM Resorts collects and preserves unserved and untouched food from conventions held at its properties, then safely donates to food-insecure people through a partnership with Three Square, Southern Nevada’s primary food bank. Since 2016, MGM Resorts has donated more than 3.7 million meals, with a goal of 5 million meal donations by 2025. Donations include unserved perishable prepared foods from events, perishable unprepared food from MGM Resorts’ kitchens and nonperishable food items from minibars and warehouses.
From world-class venues and experiences to industry leading responsible meeting practices, MGM Resorts is proud to host meaningful and sustainable events.
*Not including The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas