History was made today in Mississippi, as two Magnolia State resorts, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, held simultaneous events to usher in the era of legal sports wagering.
The resorts, part of the MGM Resorts International portfolio (NYSE: MGM), both accepted their first sports wagers at 12:00 p.m. CT and now share in the distinction of taking the first sports wagers in Mississippi under newly created state regulations permitting licensed casino operators to establish legal sports books.
“MGM Resorts is proud to once again assume the leadership position in the hospitality industry,” said Jim Murren, chairman and chief executive officer of MGM Resorts International. “Sports wagering is a rapidly growing, exciting new entertainment opportunity for our company. We were proud to take the first sports wager in Atlantic City in June and today the first legal sports wager in two locations in Mississippi.”
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8372951-mgm-beau-rivage-sports-book-and-bar-mississippi-first-bet/
Mexico has seen rapid growth in its meetings industry, reporting a 10.4% increase of business in the first two months of the year when compared to the same period in 2016, announced the Mexico Tourism Board. According to the International Association of Congresses and Conventions (ICCA), Mexico now ranks 5th in the Americas in terms of the number of hosted events, which have now reached 182 world congresses and more than 300,000 meetings in 2016. These numbers are a direct result of Mexico’s global initiative to position and promote Mexico as Latin America’s leader in the world congress arena.
“Our world-class conference facilities, accommodations, and welcoming community are the drivers behind Mexico's continued growth and its recognition as a top global industry player in the meetings and events space,” remarked Hector Flores, CEO of the Mexico Tourism Board. “Additionally, Mexico's strong commitment to increasing air connectivity allows us to facilitate travel from all corners of the world.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8128751-mexico-tourism-meetings-conferences/
The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) reported that its 2017 Meetings and Events program has led to significant growth in the industry sector, showing a 6.7% increase from January to October, when compared to the same period in 2016. Mexico has taken a leadership position as a destination for meetings and events with the relaunch of its strategic partnership program with meetings industry organizations and initiatives that aim to elevate its ICCA ranking, as well as to increase the economic impact of the meetings and conventions industry in the Mexican economy, which currently accounts for US$25 billion. The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranks Mexico as 3rd in Latin America, 5th in the Americas, and 21st globally for meeting and incentive travel.
“The meetings and convention industry is a crucial part of our growth plan focused on elevating the average expenditure of travelers,” said Hector Flores, CEO of the Mexico Tourism Board. “We are continuing to invest in building Mexico’s profile for business events and are working closely with industry leaders around the world to bring more corporate and association events to Mexico while introducing them to destinations beyond our traditional sun and beach offerings.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8242051-mexico-tourism-meetings-events/
Hollywood MIT instructor gives Speed Dynamic exercise for guitar in the Key of A minor. 16th note Speed exercise for guitar using small fragments within A minor Aeolian Scale in 12th position. TIPS. Be sure to start slow and accurate and work your speed gradually up. Start with strict alternate picking and work your way into legato with pulloffs and hammerons.
Cision, a leading global media intelligence and communications solution provider and portfolio company of GTCR, announced that Kevin Akeroyd has been named global chief executive officer (CEO), effective today. Akeroyd succeeds Peter Granat, who established the company’s position as a global public relations and marketing cloud leader, and will transition to chairman of the Cision Board of Directors.
Akeroyd has more than 25 years of experience in reshaping modern digital, social and mobile marketing globally. Most recently he was general manager and senior vice president at Oracle Marketing Cloud where he orchestrated and executed the industry’s most prolific acquisition strategy, including Marketing Automation, Omni-Channel Campaign Management, Web Personalization, Content Marketing, DMP, Mobile Marketing, Data, and X-Device Orchestration. Under Akeroyd’s leadership, Oracle went from a non-entity to the #2 player in the entire industry in under three years, growing the business in 29 countries globally, and boasting the highest organic growth rate of all the major Marketing Cloud providers rate three years running. Integrating the solutions and the go-to-market, Akeroyd and Oracle created the Enterprise Marketing Platform category and have led it from the onset.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7896951-cision-kevin-akeroyd-new-global-ceo/
Olive Oils from Spain, the promotional brand of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional, in collaboration with the European Union, and guest of honor, Seamus Mullen, celebrity chef and wellness expert, kicked off their Miami launch of “The Olive Oil World Tour” at the Delano South Beach on Wednesday, October 3rd. The Olive Oil World Tour is the brand’s three-year marketing campaign urging international travelers and cooking enthusiasts to join the Mediterranean diet and European healthy lifestyle. At the invitation-only soiree, Olive Oils from Spain joined Seamus, Spanish dignitaries and local media to unveil launch details.
“Given the city’s rich cultural diversity and the exciting position it holds as one of the nation's finest culinary headquarters, it was only natural that our next campaign stop would be Miami,” says Teresa Perez, manager of the Interprofessional of Spanish Olive Oil. “In the first half of 2018, Florida has welcomed over 65 million tourists from across the globe. Here in Miami, we are achieving a global impact that extends far beyond the city and the United States. We must not forget that we Spaniards have a very special bond with this wonderful place. "
Dixon Hughes Goodman announced that the partners of the firm have elected Matt Snow as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective June 1. Snow previously held the position of regional managing partner for the firm’s Charlotte region. Current CEO, Ken Hughes, will remain with the firm as Chairman of the firm’s Executive Committee. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7149851-dixon-hughes-goodman-ceo-announcement
With iExplorer (HD) , you can manage/view files on your remote servers (Windows sharing server/FTP server/WebDAV server/SkyDrive/Live Mesh/Google Docs/CloudMe/DropBox/Box.Net ...) in home, office and anywhere. iExplorer also is a good eBook reader, media player, and work assistant. You can read CHM, ePub, PDF and large text/PDB files with outline/bookmark/annotation support, play musics and movies without copying them to your device, edit spreadsheets on your Google Docs and save them as different formats, print any viewable documents.
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Lady Sophia Smythe, London’s preeminent spy, is unemployed. When she’s offered the chance to solve a murder and regain her position, she agrees. There’s one problem. Her husband. Lord Adrian Smythe isn’t the dull gentleman she thought. He’s a rival. Two spies, one position. All’s fair in love and war. Learn about the book here, http://www.shanagalen.com/ Learn about this author here, http://bit.ly/mmjzgM Historical Romance
Kaplan University master’s degree graduate Onica Browne obtained her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on international business. In her case, this Kaplan University online program offered a unique learning experience to collaborate with students in other countries, enriching the learning process.
Kaplan University offers online degree programs including an MBA distance learning program designed to foster thought leadership, innovation, and corporate social responsibility on a global scale. Upon completion of the MBA program students could have the opportunity to pursue several career paths.* An MBA is one of the most sought after university degrees online as it can be applied in almost any realm of the business world and is often of interest to students looking to advance in their field.
Kaplan University’s online MBA program is designed for the working student. Our classes are flexible and the courses are designed to be closely related to what students will encounter in their career. More employers seek the knowledge and discipline that is relevant to completing graduate school. An MBA degree could help create value in an employer’s eyes and set you apart in today’s competitive business environment. We strive to set ourselves apart by continually developing and enhancing our curriculum to help prepare our students to succeed in their careers.
* Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.
“I had my undergraduate degree in international business for just about seven years and I have always wanted to get my master’s degree. When I looked at other universities and selected Kaplan [University] for my master’s degree, Kaplan [University] gave you the most ‘bang for your buck.’ I met professors that were actually in the industries that they taught. This was not purely an academic setting. Everything that we do in international business is all about relating to other people and everything we do at Kaplan [University] is about how you relate to other people and how that relation allows you to do better.
I met people who were from China, who were from Japan, who were from the Middle East; I met a gentleman who was a program developer for Microsoft based in Shanghai. I had one of my classmates in Iraq at the time and we would collaborate on different projects while she was in Iraq and I was in the United States.
That’s the beauty of Kaplan [University]. We share and we learn from each other and then you can go back to work the next day and apply the same information that you learned in class. I work for the US Small Business Administration. Because I have my Master’s Degree from Kaplan [University] I actually was able to obtain the job that I have right now where I’m helping small businesses. Without my master’s degree from Kaplan [University] I would not have even been considered for the position so my degree is allowing me to touch people outside of me and allowing them to touch people outside of them so it’s almost like paying it forward.”
blu, the brand which pioneered electronic vaping, will launch a new global brand and marketing campaign, under the tagline “Just You & blu.”
The campaign celebrates the individualistic lifestyles of blu consumers – each representing an independent spirit, carving their own paths in life and enjoying blu along the way. The “Just You & blu” campaign will feature television and cinema commercials, print ads and billboards, as well as digital and social content. “Just You & blu” will premier April 4 in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy and France.
blu has been the innovator in electronic vaping since the brand was introduced in 2009, and continues to evolve as the ultimate consumer vaping experience.
“blu is the most iconic brand in the electronic vaping category,” said John Wardley, Chief Marketing Officer for Fontem Ventures, blu’s parent company. “This campaign will serve to solidify and grow the leadership position blu enjoys in the US and the UK, while introducing the brand to new consumers in our two launch markets, Italy and France.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7801651-just-you-and-blu/
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