NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, the leading information and event services company focused on the experience economy, announces Paul Miller, CEO, has been named to the International Hospitality Institute’s 100 Most Powerful People in Global Hospitality list.

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Questex is the only event and information services company to offer a portfolio that includes hospitality, hotel real estate investment and interconnected businesses in the wellness and travel markets such as hotel investment and operations, restaurants and bars, travel, gyms, salons, spas and healthcare. As a trusted partner in the Hospitality industry, Questex’s experience, proprietary data and deep relationships across the ecosystem – from investors, owners, developers, advisors, c-suite, decision makers and industry partners – allows buyers to conduct business with unprecedented ease, effectiveness and speed.

Miller is nominated along with the who’s who in the hospitality industry from Gordon Ramsey, Wolfgang Puck, David Marriot, Chairman of Marriott, Roger Dow president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, William “Chip” Rogers, president and CEO of the AHLA and others. Miller said, “This honor recognizes the Questex Hospitality team as the trusted advisor to the global hospitality industry and demonstrates that we put our customers at the center of everything we do.”

Alexi Khajavi, Questex Group President, who manages the Hospitality portfolio, added, “It is gratifying to be recognized as an industry mover who is making a difference in this dynamic and growing industry. Many of the individuals on the International Hospitality Institute’s list serve as advisors to our events and content. We look forward to growing and continuing to operate as a driver in the hospitality industry.”

Questex’s prominence within the hospitality real estate investment sector is led by its International Hospitality Investment Forum event, which connects capital with real estate and operators annually in Berlin, Germany and The Annual Hotel Conference where leading minds of UK hospitality unite. Spanning the supply chain the Hotec events bring together global senior executives of hotel chains, purchasing companies and interior and architectural design in curated buyer/seller events and The Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum is designed to help attendees experience opportunities in leisure hospitality in Europe. Questex also delivers deep content expertise from the leading content platforms of Hotel Management covering hotel development, operations, design, technology and brand strategies and Hospitality Insights, which is created for hospitality investors, developers and consultants identifying prospects and opportunities.

In addition, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex are collaborating to launch “The Hospitality Show,” an innovative new hospitality event to bring together industry leaders and procurement specialists from across the hospitality spectrum. The three-day event will offer education through thought-provoking insights from expert speakers, an exhibit hall to discover and evaluate new products and solutions, personalized business matchmaking as well as a host of other networking opportunities.

The International Hospitality Institute is a global advocacy, training, and standards organization for the hospitality industry. The Institute is the only organization representing all stakeholders in the global hospitality industry including hotels, resorts, restaurants, casinos, clubs, senior living centers, retirement communities, spas, bed and breakfasts, peer-to-peer lodging, cruise ships, theme parks, hospitality schools, hospitality students, hotel management companies, REITS, airlines, event planners, transportation companies, entertainment companies, and industry vendors and partners.

The International Hospitality Institute’s 2022 Global 100 in Hospitality list was included in the August 2022 edition of the Global Hospitality Magazine. 

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About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

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Questex
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Leading Event for Wellness Education Offers 40%+ Learning Than Previous Years

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) Florida, the most influential gathering of spa and wellness professionals in the Southeast, today announces over 200 premier industry suppliers in the skincare and wellness industry will be exhibiting at the event, including Dermalogica, Hydrafacial, Repechage, Eminence Organic, Procell Therapies, Celluma, Therabody, Farmhouse Fresh, Silhouet-Tone, Geneo by Lumenis, Merry Laz Aesthetics USA, and Premium Wholesale Cosmetics. View the complete list of exhibitors here.

IECSC Florida will be held at the Palm Beach Convention Center, October 9-10, 2022. Register here.

“Wellness and spa professionals rely on our event for insightful guidance on how to grow their businesses and keep them at the forefront of this competitive industry. They attend each year to source the latest products, learn about new technologies and develop relationships with companies that move the industry forward,” said Elizabeth Fantetti, Event and Partnership Director, IECSC Florida.

IECSC Florida is the leading event for wellness education. With over 40% more classes than in previous years, IECSC Florida offers a strong education program, curated to include relevant information, presented by the industry’s most prominent speakers, including valuable content such as medical spa, makeup and beauty enhancements, business management, esthetics, nails, health & wellness, client & retail growth and social media & marketing.

Conference highlights:

A series of workshops focused on Business Management, Client & Retail Growth, Esthetics, Health & Wellness, Makeup & Beauty Enhancements, Medical Spa, Nails and Social Media & MarketingAdvanced Business Seminar (full day class): The New Business Frontier – What it Takes for a Medical or Day Spa to Make a ProfitTech Driven Machines in Skin Care TechnologyPosition Yourself as a Trusted Beauty, Skin, Hair, Wellness Professional Using the “Whole-Person” Wellness Consultation ApproachDefining the Client Experience: Growing Your Massage, Spa, and Wellness Business with Every Touch (Earn 2 CEs FL LMT & NCBTMB)The Future of Retail: 10 Trends That Are Here to Stay35+ free product focused classes included with an exhibit hall passNEW! Successful Service Professional track for massage therapists and estheticiansNEW! Nail education classes

View the complete schedule here.

The event offers multiple opportunities to increase accreditation, especially before licenses expire on October 31st including four classes offering NCBTMB credits, one CNE unit class for Florida and Georgia residents and a free 10-hour CE course included with admission, a $19.99 value.

IECSC Florida takes place October 9-10, 2022 at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. IECSC Florida is celebrating its 24th year in Florida. Register here. Register for early bird savings before September 19 to receive $20 off two-day Exhibit Hall Pass, $10 off a one-day pass or up to $100 off the conference price. 

For sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, contact Walter Kupiec at wkupiec@questex.com.

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About IECSC
Produced by Questex, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conferences (IECSC) are for professionals only and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from spa and wellness product manufacturers and distributors to spa owners, directors and managers, estheticians, massage therapists, cosmetologists, medical estheticians, and dermatologists. With dynamic trade show floors, in-depth conference programs, and presented by America Spa, IECSC events provide the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified spa professionals looking to meet the top skin, cosmetic and wellness companies.

About Questex 
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. 

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NEW YORK, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s World Tea Conference + Expo, the most influential event in the global tea industry, named its new Advisory Board & Education Committee members, featuring eight influential tea-trade leaders. The next World Tea Conference + Expo takes place March 27-29, 2023, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center (to be added to the guest list or to learn more about the event, visit WorldTeaExpo.com).

Tim McLucas, Vice President for the Bar & Restaurant Group at Questex, said, “Questex is honored to have such an enthusiastic and experienced team join the World Tea Conference + Expo Advisory Board. Their passion and commitment to the industry – and to the World Tea community – is very clear. We are thrilled to have their support and expertise as we continue to further grow the show, attracting the innovators, craftspeople, major players and next generation of the global tea industry.”

The new World Tea Advisory board members include:

Will Battle, Owner, Fine Tea Merchants
Anthony Capobianco, Founder and CEO, Zen Tea Traders
Jeni Dodd, Owner, Jeni Dodd Tea
Richard Enticott, Founder, Meridian Trading
Chris MacNitt, Tea Development Lead, Global Tea, Starbucks Coffee Company
Dr. Nada Milosavljevic, Owner, Sage TonicChris Olsen, Chief Business Development Officer, Teatulia Organic Teas
Sherolyn Seller, Founder and Owner, Urban Tea Party

Experience the Best of the Global Tea Industry

Will Battle, owner of Fine Tea Merchants, said he wanted to be a part of the World Tea Conference + Expo advisory board because he sees tremendous potential value in the event, especially since he hopes to encourage the event’s focus to extend beyond specialty tea to encompass all sectors of the tea industry. Battle said his goal is to help make the event even more relevant to a broader sector of the tea trade – which aligns with the mission of the conference and expo organizer, Questex.

“I think that, as an annual fixture – compared to periodic conventions – the World Tea Conference + Expo has the potential to be a significant venue for Asian tea producers to show their spring crops, for brands to market themselves to the bar and restaurant sector, and for all involved, whether producers, brand start-ups or global tea businesses, to debate pertinent industry issues,” said Battle. “All should have the opportunity to be exposed to the best that the global industry can offer – whether it is tea packaging technology, bulk tea and botanicals quality, or industry knowledge in the form of the range of conference speakers.”

World Tea Advisory Board member Anthony Capobianco, founder and CEO of Zen Tea Traders, said he began attending the World Tea Conference + Expo in 2008, as a way to immerse himself in all things tea. He figured it would be a great place to begin his journey. “I was more than happy with my decision and continued attending the show every year since,” he said. “I would assess the show floor, feel the energy, and begin to build long term relationships.”

Today, as an advisory board member, Capobianco said he’s planning to do his part by helping the conference and expo – as well as the industry – in any way possible. “It’s truly an honor for me to be a member of World Tea Advisory Board,” he explained. “In this role, I will be able to be front and center with the decision makers and be included in the decision-making process. This is a very exciting time to be in the tea industry with new innovations and technology – I am calling this ‘Tea 2.0’ – and I know there is something for everyone at the annual event.”

An Exciting Time in the Tea Industry – ‘A Bit of a Renaissance’

Chris Olsen, chief business development officer at Teatulia Organic Teas, said he’s excited to be a part of the World Tea Conference + Expo advisory board. “There’s a bit of a renaissance going on with tea – just look at the massive growth with ice cream, kombucha and alcoholic versions of the world’s most popular beverage. I’m looking forward to collaborating with my peers and helping better align the current perceptions of tea, without forgetting, of course, where tea comes from. Such an exciting evolution of tea to see in person at the World Tea Conference + Expo!”

World Tea Advisory Board member Dr. Nada Milosavljevic, owner of Sage Tonic, shared, “I’m both excited and honored to serve on the World Tea Advisory Board. The Board is composed of dedicated members in the global tea community, and there are many facets of the industry represented by our group, which truly offers a multidisciplinary approach. It is without question an exciting time in the tea industry. Advancements on multiple platforms from sustainability, tech offerings, to evidence-based health and wellness research highlight the dramatic developments. I look forward to serving on the Advisory Board and advancing their efforts.”

Richard Enticott, founder of Meridian Trading, said, “I’m excited to join the advisory board for the World Tea Conference + Expo at a time when U.S. demand for botanical ingredients is expanding across multiple industries and applications. The conference showcases much of the innovation taking place with tea, and there are always one or two new ingredients to discover along the show floor. Coupled with extensive educational sessions and networking opportunities, it is a show that all tea industry professionals would benefit by attending.”

‘A Board I’m Excited to Work With’

Founder and Owner of Urban Tea Party, Sherolyn Seller, noted, “Being on the board of the World Tea Conference + Expo is an important manifestation for me. I am always passionate about working with amazing people, and Questex has assembled a board I’m excited to work with. There’s a winning combination present when creativity, dedication and innovation are core components of a person’s character. Now, add in the global elements of diversity and culture and this only begins to paint the picture of the World Tea Conference + Expo boardroom, where the future vision for this industry in the U.S. will be birthed. That alone is exciting! Having such a group will certainly lead to better interpretation of consumer insights, provide a greater variety of problem-solving approaches/perspectives and generate revolutionary ideas.”

Seller added that the benefit of the World Tea Conference + Expo is tremendous for any business leader in the global tea industry that’s looking to expand with tea in the United States and globally. “This conference is the most trusted source for the U.S. tea industry, and the expansion of its board members to include more diverse and varied backgrounds will only serve to ensure future conferences will deliver on innovation in products and offerings, creativity in solutions for the unique issues facing our industry, and ultimately an elevated tea experience for tea consumers.”

‘The Tea Space Is Growing Everywhere’

Chris MacNitt, tea development lead, global tea, for Starbucks Coffee Company, said, “I’m so grateful to be on the board for the World Tea Conference + Expo, having come to the show since I was 17 [as part of his family’s business, Teas Etc.] The show is in an exciting phase, where we will ground ourselves in the business of tea and create opportunities to build connections and education that furthers the industry. The tea space is growing everywhere, and I can’t wait to see us realize this for the businesses and consumers of tea.”

To learn more about the World Tea Conference + Expo (or to get on the guest list), visit WorldTeaExpo.com. To book your exhibit space or to become a sponsor participant, connect with Ellainy Karaboitis-Christopoulos at ekaraboitis@questex.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

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Questex
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Questex and the Israel Ministry of Tourism partner to deliver an Israel-focused investment conference; Summit returns after a three-year hiatus

LONDON, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, a leading information services and events company and the team behind the industry-leading International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), today launches the third Israel Hotel Investment Summit (IHIS) in partnership with the Israel Ministry of Tourism.

IHIS will be hosted at the InterContinental David Tel Aviv on 15-16 November and is a one-and-a-half-day conference that provides in-depth analysis of the foreign investment opportunity into the Israel hospitality sector.

With a core focus on ‘Investing at the crossroads of culture and innovation,’ the event returns to bring together forward-thinking investors, owners, operators and developers that want to explore the investment opportunities in the Israel hospitality sector.

The IHIS Advisory Board was held virtually this summer, bringing together representatives of investors, government, asset managers, law firms and consultancy, from Israel, the UK and U.S. The group discussed the recovery of travel and hospitality in Israel, the impact of the Abraham Accords (opening up relations between Israel and key Arab nations) on travel and business, the funding landscape and opportunities trends in the market.

Created for the market by the market and with Advisory Board recommendations, the IHIS programme promises challenging and thought-provoking sessions with specific areas of focus aimed at providing delegates with the tools to further their investment and development strategies in Israel.

Key highlights:

Open for Business: Why Invest in Israel Hospitality?
What makes Israel an attractive destination to hospitality investors, developers and operators? This panel examines the market fundamentals and where the opportunities lie in Israel’s hotel market, from key destinations to customer segments and types of assets.

Strong Foundations: Assessing Hotel Development Viability in a Complex Market
Much has been said about the complexities of development in Israel, but opportunities are there to be seized by those who know how to navigate the process. Our panel of experts share their insights into key considerations from land availability, building conversions, planning process, construction costs, the constrained debt market and when mixed-use developments make sense.

Hospitality Innovation: Examining the Segments and Concepts Changing the Market
Hospitality development in Israel has recently explored new areas of growth, from under-represented segments such as ultra-luxury and lifestyle, to peripheral concepts entering the mainstream: branded residences, hybrid properties, hostels, outdoors hospitality and glamping. Looking at key examples of new properties, this session examines the innovative opportunities to seize in the market.

Israel Minister of Tourism, Yoel Razvozov said: “We’re delighted that the Israel Hotel Investment Summit is back in Tel Aviv, highlighting both Israel’s buoyant economy and hospitality real estate market as a leading destination for investment. We are committed to developing our tourism and hospitality industries and this event is clear statement of our intent and the opportunities we believe are available for international investors, hotel brands and developers.”

For more information and to register for IHIS (15-16 November 2022) visit https://www.israelhotelinvest.com/
Special Launch Offer – available until 12 September 2022     USD$199 
Standard – available until 16 November 2022     USD$299 

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About Questex Hospitality Group

Questex Hospitality Group, a division of Questex LLC, represents a senior audience of $650 billion in hotel assets, reaching one in two hotel owners and operators across the globe. With a portfolio of both media and live events, including Hospitality Insights, The Annual Hotel Conference (AHC), The International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), and The Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum (R&R), Questex Hospitality Group brings together leaders in hospitality investment, development and operations to make the deals that shape recovery and growth in the sector.

About Questex

Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

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Leah Braithwaite
Marketing Director, Questex
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Clinical Quality Oversight Forum, Good Clinical Practice Summit and Decentralized Clinical Trials Summit All Take Place in One Location for the First Time October 24-26, 2022 in Philadelphia

Key Speakers include the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, J&J, Merck and More

NEW YORK, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Pharma today introduces the Fierce Clinical Collective. From quality to operations, the new co-located event brings together three long-standing events in the clinical trial space – the Clinical Quality Oversight Forum, the Good Clinical Practice Summit and the Decentralized Clinical Trials Summit – in one location. Dedicated to clinical trial professionals, the Collective takes place October 24-26, 2022 in Philadelphia. Register here.

With a combined tenure of over 15 years, the three programs will dive into topic areas such as clinical risk management, outsourcing strategies, operational metrics, real-world evidence, risk-based monitoring, patient engagement and more.

Aimee Gutzler, Senior Conference Production Director, Fierce Clinical Collective, said, “We are excited to bring together our three clinical trial events in one location to give clinical trial professionals access to all of the programs. We have a spectacular line-up of industry thought leaders – it’s an event that all clinical trial professionals need to attend.”

The three co-located events include:

Clinical Quality Oversight Forum – In-person in Philadelphia and Live Streaming
Offers attendees best practices for ensuring clinical trial integrity and inspection readiness through effective oversight of internal, vendor and site operations.
Good Clinical Practice Summit – In-person in Philadelphia and Live Streaming
Attendees will learn how to build quality risk management approaches into clinical operations to optimize research, maintain GCP compliance, contain costs and ensure patient safety.
Decentralized Clinical Trials Summit – In-person in Philadelphia
Industry experts will share in-depth discussions on the momentum needed to move forward, current and future trends for ongoing virtual trials and how companies can improve patient engagement and trial behavior.

The Fierce Clinical Collective will feature over 50 speakers delivering more than 50 sessions. Speakers are from leading organizations such as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Agenus, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, United Therapeutics, Corcept Therapeutics, ADC Therapeutics, AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Janssen, Pfizer, Astellas, J&J, Merck, Takeda and GSK.

Fierce Clinical Collective partners include: Advarra, Agatha, California Life Sciences, Halloran, IQVIA, Marken, a UPS Company, Medidata, PCM Trials, Pro-ficiency, Just In Time GCP, Science 37 and ZS.

For more information on the Fierce Clinical Collective, visit https://clinicalcollective.fiercelifesciences.com. To register click here.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact: Misty Belser at mbelser@questex.com, Brandon Pepper at bpepper@questex.com or Tom Super at tsuper@questex.com.

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About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

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Director of Marketing
Fierce Clinical Collective
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