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Travel Weekly
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Travel Weekly
Bob Marley's life and music brought to life at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas
The music, life and legacy of the legendary Bob Marley are explored in a colorful new experience at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Bob Marley Hope Road is an interactive, multisensory visit to Marley's native Jamaica in which daytime visitors can explore at their own pace. In the evenings, it turns into a reggae performance space with cast members dancing and singing. "Bob Marley Hope Road is a profound celebration of my father's legacy," said Cedella Marley, executive producer of Bob Marley Hope Road. "We invite everyone to dive deep into this immersive experience and feel the resonating power of his music and message, connecting hearts and souls through this extraordinary journey." The daytime experience includes a virtual look at Trench Town, the Kingston neighborhood where Marley's musical career took root. Here, guests can pursue their own art amid the energy of Marley's performances through immersive digital and analog installations. They can mix a track at the Tuff Gong studio, watch rare concert footage and grab a drink in a Jamaican dancehall. This experience is available daily (except Wednesdays) beginning at 10 a.m. on weekends and 11 a.m. weekdays. Tickets start at $67 (plus tax and fees). The 75-minute nighttime show, which begins after 5 p.m. Thursdays through Tuesdays, steers guests from room to room on a compelling musical journey through colorful sets and vibrant performances celebrating Marley's continued influence. Tickets start at $80 for shows that begin every 30 minutes throughout the evening. Visit Hope Road for more information and to buy tickets.
National Post
02-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
The AI Summit Returns to Black Hat USA 2025 on August 5
Article content One Day Event Hosted at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Features Keynotes and Workshops Focused on Future of Digital Defense Article content LAS VEGAS — The second annual The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025 is a live, in-person event taking place for one day only on August 5 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Featuring a packed agenda of featured speakers on topics showcasing cutting-edge AI solutions to better equip Black Hat attendees with innovative strategies to implement these AI products and tools, secure their enterprises, and prepare for future cyber attacks. Article content Article content This groundbreaking event discusses the importance of AI as not only a tool but as the cornerstone of both advanced cyber defense and as the latest weapon in the hands of today's threat actors. It kicks off with keynote presentations and panel discussions on the headliner stage, before breaking into Strategic and Technical workshop tracks. These sessions empower attendees to collaboratively tackle two pivotal forces shaping today's technology landscape – artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Article content 'We are proud of the diverse and powerful lineup of speakers and presentations at The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025,' said Caroline Hicks, Senior Director, The AI Summit Series, Informa Connect. 'Covering everything from GenAI-driven offense and defense to enterprise-grade AI systems, our program showcases the full breadth of today's cybersecurity landscape. Delegates will gain practical strategies and insights from leading global experts to equip them with the knowledge and tools to enhance detection and prevention using the latest AI innovations.' Article content The AI Summit at Black Hat USA will bring together a range of attendees from senior enterprise executives to AI specialists, IT leaders to cybersecurity professionals, for a day of learning, networking, and inspirational moments. Topics will include the use of AI in cybersecurity products and solutions, securing AI applications and models within the enterprise, and the use of AI in cyber attacks. A preview of the stage presentations include: Article content The New Frontier: AI Agents & Security Risks opens the conference with Protect AI's Ian Swanson and Dan McInerney. Addressing Real-World AI Security Challenges features panelists Jyotirmay Gadewadikar (Mitre), Rosalia Hajek (Topgolf Callaway Brands), Chuck Herrin (F5), and Niv Braun (Noma Security), among others, discussing how AI can be trusted and scaled in critical infrastructure and focusing on innovation in automation and threat detection. Debunking AI Myths & Misconceptions: What Security Leaders Need to Know includes Nathan Hamiel (Kudelski Security), Jess Burn (Forrester) and Apostol Vassilev (National Institute of Standards and Technology) separating hype from reality to help security professionals address real risks and practical defenses. Article content The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025 is presented by Protect AI as well as sponsors Crogl, Trend Micro, World Wide Technology (WWT), Elastic, GTB Technologies, Microsoft Security, Lockheed Martin, F5, Intezer, Noma Security, and Cranium AI, among others. Article content To learn more about The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025, visit for passes, speaker announcements, show agenda, and sponsorship opportunities. Article content The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025 takes place on August 5 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The AI Summit Series smartly integrates into the Black Hat USA 2025 programming to celebrate its 28th anniversary with a live, in-person six-day program from August 2 to August 7. As 2023 saw artificial intelligence explode into the mainstream and land firmly on the boardroom agenda, today it's clear that no AI implementation can truly be successful without understanding, and preparing for, the myriad cybersecurity implications. Article content ABOUT THE AI SUMMIT SERIES Article content In 2016, at a time when AI conferences were geared towards research & academia, Informa launched The AI Summit Series – the first-ever conference and exhibition to explore what AI practically means for enterprises. Every year since then, we've gathered top executives and investors with technology specialists and data scientists from across the globe to network, learn and showcase ground-breaking technology solutions for business. Article content Article content Article content
New York Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- New York Times
How Sin City Is Powered by the Sun
Visuals by Bridget Bennett Text by Max Bearak Lights pulsate. Numbers spin. Air conditioners battle the desert heat. The Las Vegas Strip is America's emblem of excess — and extravagant energy use. But while visitors may find plenty of reasons to feel remorse when their Vegas sojourn ends, absolution might be found in the city's renewable energy boom. Some of Vegas' iconic casinos, convention centers and hotels — and thousands of households across the city, too — are using the sun to save money and better the planet's odds at tackling climate change. Today in Nevada, around a third of all energy demand is met by solar panels. The state has the highest solar electricity generation per capita in the country, as well as the most solar-industry jobs per capita. It comes down to cost. Take the Strip. It uses more electricity than 300,000 households, which is more than the rest of Las Vegas combined. The state's biggest employer, MGM Resorts International, which has 11 properties on the Strip, is betting on solar. 'It gave us control of what we're going to pay for energy over the next few decades,' said Henry Shields, MGM's vice president for research and analytics. MGM installed 26,000 panels on the roof of Mandalay Bay, an enormous casino and convention center at the Strip's southern end. Then, northeast of the city near a place called Dry Lake, on a valley slope tilted toward the rising sun and dotted with sagebrush and red barrel cacti, MGM teamed up with a solar energy company to build an array of 322,000 panels. The panels now provide 90 percent of MGM's daytime power. And the company is investing in a similar facility, coupled with large batteries for storage, that will power things into the evening. 'For a long time, the hospitality industry wanted to make power consumption invisible — like, just come here and forget about that kind of thing,' said Michael Gulich, MGM's sustainability executive. 'Now we advertise it.' n 2019, Nevada pledged to produce half of its electricity from renewables by 2030. That goal is enshrined in its state constitution. Solar energy companies have flocked to the state. On a surface level, it's easy to see why: 97 percent of annual daylight hours in and around Las Vegas are unblemished by clouds. Off the Strip, away from the guys dancing in gorilla costumes, the gals in American-flag bikinis and the tipsy tourists stumbling around in Tommy Bahama shirts, is a much quieter city. And it is one where scarcity, not excess, is front of mind. Water use is strictly policed. Lawns are banned. Southern Nevada has a water patrol that drives around ticketing those who violate conservation rules. 'People here saw the writing on the wall years ago,' said Lauren Boitel, who directs ImpactNV, a sustainability non-profit founded by the state and former casino executives. 'I've been here 35 years,' she said. 'We've decreased the water we use per capita by half, even as the population has doubled. We're world leaders even if Vegas usually gets dinged for this perception of waste.' That other Vegas, an expanse of strip malls and gated communities spread across an enormous arid plain, is also home to the greatest concentration of residential rooftop solar in the continental United States. State and federal tax credits help. The city makes it easy, too. 'You're pretty much in and out of our office with a permit in 30 minutes,' said Marco Velotta, the city's chief sustainability officer. The demand for rooftop solar comes from all kinds of people, local installation companies the corner of Man O War Street and Real Quiet Drive, in a subdivision called Lamplight Estates, one man named Dave, who was decked out in a National Rifle Association hat and shirt, said his decision to install solar came down to cost. 'People just want to be efficient, you know,' he said. He declined to give his full name. Autumn Hood – who called herself a real believer in sustainability – made a similar point. Rooftop panels have saved her money and made her feel more independent. But any climate concerns were secondary. Both said they could pay off their investment through savings on electric bills in less than 10 years.
Associated Press
18-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
SupplySide Global Provides Essential Sourcing Solutions for Expanding Health and Wellness Market
Formulation-driven product development from concept to creation presented among 1,600 leading companies with expanded show floor zones for curated discovery. LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2025 / SupplySide Global opens registration for the premier event for the health and nutrition industries (October 27-30, Mandalay Bay). SupplySide Global unites professionals from the dietary supplement, food and beverage, pet health and personal care industries, drawing attendees from 80 countries around the world as the catalyst for nutrition innovation. Expanding this year, SupplySide Global brings dedicated category zones and a larger location to the Food & Beverage, Dietary Supplements, Services & Support and the New Exhibitor Zone area, providing additional show hours and opportunities for exhibitors to showcase products, services and broaden market reach. Business professionals including research and development, product development, quality assurance and quality control, purchasing, supply chain management and processing deliver leading products and ingredients from ideation to formulation, connecting each section of the supply chain. Several key trends across the industry such as longevity, brain health, holistic and conscious beauty, protein supplementation and delivery format innovation are on display in the expansive expo hall, delivering the next generation of solutions in formulation, processing and sourcing. 'In an era where consumer wellness demands are rapidly redefining entire categories, SupplySide Global stands as a nexus connecting the industry's most brilliant minds with its most ambitious market opportunities,' shares Danica Cullins, Executive Vice President of Health and Nutrition at Informa Markets. 'This vast network of products, services and knowledgeable professionals accelerates the journey from laboratory concept to retail shelf in ways that surpass isolated business operations and create long-term success in today's interconnected landscape.' More than 130 hours of expert-led education will provide critical insights into formulation, regulatory developments, strategic, technology and consumer behaviors. Sessions will dive into emerging science, market trends and business models that are shaping the health and nutrition world. Actionable knowledge will be shared by the industry's most credible voices including Paul Shapiro, CEO at The Better Meat Co, Jonny Bowden, President and CEO at Tigermaxx, Inc., co-author of the best-selling book 'The Great Cholesterol Myth' and Laura Berman Fortgang, Owner/Founder at Now What?® Coaching, a division of InterCoach, Inc. SupplySide Global offers connections through curated networking opportunities that move ideas and partnerships forward. From casual meetups to structured speed networking and industry receptions, the event provides countless ways to foster meaningful relationships. First-time attendees and returning veterans alike will have access to tailored programs designed to meet unique goals, from finding new supply partners and launching products to exploring collaborative ventures. As the global market for health and wellness continues its upward trajectory, , SupplySide Global provides professionals with tools and resources to lead in an increasingly competitive and health-conscious marketplace. To register to attend SupplySide Global, please visit New pass types and group discounts are available for registration. The Explorer and Experience Pass options provide premium event and conference access to both new and returning professionals. Special group rates have also been introduced, making collaborative attendance more accessible. For complete details, please visit: About SupplySide Global SupplySide Global, organized by Informa Markets, is the premier business-to-business trade show where supplement, food, and beverage industry professionals make powerful connections. Consumer product decision-makers, suppliers and manufacturers develop partnerships that bring innovative products to life and to market. The supply chain connects at this global exhibition where ingredient and technology companies debut the latest breakthroughs, nutrition scientists find solutions to formulation challenges, and consumer brands source ideas and ingredients that accelerate product development and business growth. A must-attend event, SupplySide Global is more than a trade show, it is the catalyst for nutrition innovation. The SupplySide Portfolio also includes SupplySide Connect New Jersey and publications SupplySide Supplement Journal and SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal. About Informa Markets Informa Markets, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LON:INF), creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio comprises more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Engineering, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world's leading exhibitions organizer, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, visit Media Contact SupplySide PR [email protected] SOURCE: SupplySide press release
