Strong Attendance Confirmed for International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA 2024

LONDON, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA) today announces robust attendance is expected for the upcoming event scheduled for 15 to 17 April 2024 at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin.

With over 2,200 attendees already confirmed, IHIF EMEA 2024 is set to be one of the largest gatherings of industry professionals in the region. Attendees will include key representatives from prominent companies across the hospitality investment ecosystem highlighting the event’s significance as a premier platform for networking, deal-making, and industry insights.

Representation of senior leaders from across the hospitality ecosystem

Among the confirmed attendees are representatives from leading investment firms, top brands and operators, and esteemed advisory companies.

Current registered participation of senior-level positions (C-level, senior management, managers, and other senior roles) constitute approximately 85% of the attendance. This can be broken down into 26% C-level executive, 44% VP and Directors, 11% from Board Members, and another 4% from other executive roles.

The investor community will be attending, 500 confirmed attendees, including representation from AccorInvest, AXA Group, Blackstone, Brookfield, Covivio, GIC, Henderson Park, Invesco, London + Regional, Pandox, QIA, Schroders, Starwood Capital, and Union Investment. The investor community attendance is record-breaking this year, with 40% of the investor audience attending IHIF EMEA for the first time.

Additionally, many brands and operators have confirmed attendance, such as Accor, Aimbridge, Choice Hotels International, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, Radisson, and Wyndham.

A large number of advisory companies will also be taking part in the event, including CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, and Moelis.

“The interest in hospitality real estate in EMEA is stronger than ever, and appetite for data, insights and inspirational content is testament to the strength of opportunity in the market. This year’s IHIF EMEA programme showcases the commitment the industry has towards our event, as well as the interest shown by new investors and stakeholders. Expect unparalleled opportunity for deal-making, networking, and garnering invaluable insights to propel the hospitality investment industry forward,” said Julie Rey-Gore, Content Director, IHIF EMEA.

Supported by the industry, for the industry

The event has also received exceptional support from industry sponsors, with a diverse range of companies backing IHIF EMEA 2024. Notably, top sponsors include Founder Patron, CBRE, Diamond Sponsors Accor, Hilton, Hyatt International, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Diamond and Investor Lounge Sponsor JLL.

The event will host a significant number of the largest companies in the industry, with prominent organizations such as Marriott International, NH Hotel Group, and Radisson Hotel Group among the attendees.

“The record number of investors attending the event this year, a material proportion of which are first time attendees, is a clear demonstration of the growing significance of hospitality in the capital markets, as we see a continuation of the risk-rebalancing in markets post-pandemic. It also underpins the relevance of IHIF as the leading global platform where deals are executed and originated, where those which are most committed to the sector gather, and where owners and investors can meet with the best-in-class service providers, including the leading global advisors, asset managers, brands, operators,” says Joe Stather, VP/Market Leader, IHIF EMEA.

Awards Ceremonies:

The highly anticipated HAMA Awards will be presented by IHIF EMEA and the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Europe and is co-sponsored by Questex Hospitality and HotStats. Finalists are EQ Group and Iconic Luxury Hotels. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, 16 April at noon, in the Asset Management Forum at IHIF EMEA.

The Young Leader Award will be presented by IHIF EMEA and International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), recognising and celebrating the excellence of young emerging leaders in the hospitality industry. Winner will be announced at the IHIF EMEA News Desk at the event.

For more information about IHIF EMEA 2024 and to register for the event, visit IHIF EMEA website.

For a list of companies attending, please click here.

Stay connected with IHIF EMEA on X and LinkedIn.

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.

Media Contact

Francesca Ruggiero

Senior Marketing Manager, Hotel Group

Questex

fruggiero@questex.com

NEW YORK, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex today unveils Fierce Network, a new mega portal that merges Fierce Telecom, Fierce Wireless and Silverlinings to meet the needs of decision makers throughout the global communications industry. Click here to visit Fierce Network.

Fierce Network is the destination for heavy-duty ​industry news and analysis. The site covers AI, automation, fixed & mobile broadband, cloud infrastructure, application modernization, security, and more. Newsletters will include Fierce Network: Broadband (formerly Fierce Telecom), Fierce Network: Wireless (formerly Fierce Wireless), and Fierce Network: Cloud (formerly Silverlinings). As part of the mega portal launch, Fierce Network is also launching a new research arm called Fierce Research with a focus on AI, cloud, open RAN, broadband, and more. The Fierce Network portfolio also includes webinars, virtual events and the live, in-person event Broadband Nation Expo.

“Cloud, AI, automation and modernization promise to be incredibly disruptive to the communications industry because the capabilities aren’t restricted to just the telco, enterprise or vertical industries; they’re ubiquitous, blurring the borders between these sectors, allowing companies to reinvent themselves and build positions into new markets,” said Elizabeth Coyne, Editor in Chief, Fierce Network.

Kevin Gray, VP & Market Leader, Questex Technology Group added, “Tech and ingenuity are driving change and with Fierce Network, we’re embracing this transition by totally remodeling our coverage of next gen communications. The new Fierce Network will unite our coverage of mobile, broadband and vertical markets to meet the needs of network decision makers in the coming era.”

Visit Fierce Network at https://www.fierce-network.com and sign up for the newsletters here. Stay connected with Fierce Network on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

For Fierce Network sponsorship opportunities, contact Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.

About Fierce Network 
The global communications industry is converging as the separation between wireless, wireline and cloud ceases to exist while the world’s operators shift toward cloud-native, intelligent, automated networks driven by artificial intelligence. Fierce Network is tracking this sea change by delivering a mega portal of hard-hitting industry news and analysis, designed to meet the needs of today’s decision makers. Fierce Network covers artificial intelligence (AI), automation, fixed and mobile broadband, cloud infrastructure, application modernization, security and more to help readers analyze the day’s news and show them what they need to know and why they need to know it. Fierce Network also produces special reports that take stock of the industry’s services and finances and shed light on industry trends. To learn more, visit https://www.fierce-network.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.

Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
Senior Director
Questex Technology Group
csoucy@questex.com

Shows Return to Las Vegas Convention Center in New West Hall

NEW YORK, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS) and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) Las Vegas, presented by American Salon and American Spa respectively, announces registration to attend is open. Coming off the incredible New York co-located events in March that drew over 30,000 attendees, momentum is high for the Las Vegas shows which will take place in the new West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center June 22-24 for three full days of exhibits, robust education including Master Classes (new to IBS), and new onsite experiences for beauty, spa and wellness professionals.

NEW & RETURNING ONSITE EXPERIENCES

SAY YES TO YOU HUB
Questex has brought the “Say Yes to You” campaign to life on site with the Say Yes to You Hub. The focus of the campaign, is to recognize that the beauty, spa and wellness professionals who attend IBS and IECSC are much more than service providers. They are therapists, colleagues and friends. They often prioritize their clients’ needs over their own. At IBS and IECSC, beauty, spa and wellness professionals are celebrated for the significant contributions they make to the industry and their clients. Say Yes to You envelops the mindset we encourage the IBS and IECSC audience to adopt. On site, this sanctuary is an area for attendees to relax and recharge, with wellness programming and a full schedule of offerings focused on enriching their show experience, as well as personal and professional well-being, all included with admission.

WHAT’S NEW FOR YOU ZONE
Located on both the IBS and IECSC Show floors, these are places to check out an exciting collection of first-time exhibitors. This is a great opportunity try a new line, engage with a company new to the show floor, or be the first to test a product new to the market.

LOOK & LEARN STAGE
Located on the IBS show floor, attendees can watch demonstrations of cutting-edge techniques by acclaimed artists, enhancing their technical abilities. They can also engage closely with the talent performing on stage, all while relaxing and enjoying cocktails with colleagues and friends.

THE STUDIO STAGE
An exciting opportunity for attendees to participate in renowned education right on the show floor. With all presentations included with admission and no pre-registration required, attendees have access to some of the biggest conference speakers, intimate discussions and more in-depth demonstrations.

IBS and IECSC bring beauty and spa exhibitors together through a combined 157,000 square foot mega floor. Over 500 brands will be selling at professionals-only prices and offering in-booth demonstrations.

Attendees may register to attend by clicking here. The 3-day Exhibit Hall pass includes access to all free classes at IBS Las Vegas, all Product-Focused education at IECSC Las Vegas, and unlimited access to both exhibit halls. Hands-on Workshops and Master Classes at IBS Las Vegas and the curated conference sessions at IECSC Las Vegas are available for additional fees. All paid conference sessions include the 3-day Exhibit Hall pass. Press may apply for a media pass here.

Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for spa, beauty and wellness professionals will take place throughout 2024 and 2025:

IECSC Florida, October 13-14, 2024 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.IBS and IECSC New York, March 23-25, 2025 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Visit and ibsnewyork.com and iecscnewyork.com for more information.

For more information on IBS Las Vegas, visit ibslasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

For more information on IECSC New York, visit iecsclasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About IBS
Produced by Questex and presented by American Salon, IBS is for professionals only and reaches a wide cross‐section of participants including salon owners and managers, cosmetologists, hair stylists, hair colorists, makeup artists, nail technicians, beauty and hair product manufacturers and distributors. Connecting serious beauty professionals with the best in the industry, the Show brings hundreds of top beauty brands together under one roof for educational classes by industry legends, workshops, and exclusive show-floor discounts. For more information, visit ibslasvegas.com

About IECSC
Produced by Questex, and presented by American Spa, 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, medical estheticians, and dermatologists. With dynamic trade show floors and in-depth conference programs, the 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. For more information, visit iecsc.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.

Media Contact
Jennifer Rosen
Group Marketing Director
Travel & Wellness Group
E: jrosen@questex.com