Fosters Connections that Result in Long-Term Business with Suppliers from the Caribbean & Mexico

NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Caribbean & Mexico Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE), the only MICE event in the region offering one-to-one appointments in private, deluxe resort rooms, returns August 25–28, 2025, at the luxurious Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas.

Unlike any other event in the region, CMITE offers MICE suppliers a rare opportunity to meet face-to-face with North America’s most qualified and actively booking meeting and incentive buyers—all in a highly personalized setting. Held in private, deluxe resort rooms, the format ensures that each supplier receives up to 20 one-to-one appointments with hand-selected buyers whose portfolios align with their business goals.

Buyers represent an elite cross-section of the industry, spanning corporate direct, third-party planners, and top incentive houses. Each buyer is thoroughly vetted through a rigorous qualification process, taking into account verified booking history, future business potential, references, and destination alignment. They are not just attendees—they are decision-makers entrusted with high-value programs across the Caribbean and Mexico.

“This is a uniquely curated audience of buyers who are actively placing business in the region,” said Jill Birkett, VP/Market Leader, Questex Travel. “For suppliers, CMITE delivers efficiency, ROI, and real conversations that lead to real bookings.”

In addition to the highly productive business appointments, CMITE is renowned for its immersive networking experiences that showcase the spirit and hospitality of the Caribbean. Attendees will enjoy exclusive receptions hosted by Grand Hyatt Baha Mar and Atlantis Paradise Island, beachside activities and lunch hosted by Margaritaville Resort and British Colonial/The Point, and multiple opportunities to build lasting relationships in an inspiring tropical setting.

From curated cultural programming to relaxed social engagements, CMITE is designed to foster genuine connections that translate into long-term business.

To learn more about CMITE visit cmiteevent.com. To become a supplier, please inquire here. To apply to be a fully hosted buyer, click here.

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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: 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
Sr Marketing Director
[email protected]
+1 212-400-6233

The Largest Beauty & Spa Marketplace in the West Returns, June 21-23, 2025

NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS Las Vegas) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC Las Vegas) return to the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall on June 21-23, 2025 with a lineup of top-tier exhibitors offering exclusive professionals-only pricing on the latest must-have beauty and spa products and services.

“We’re thrilled to showcase over 430 trailblazing brands at our Vegas Shows,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Partnership & Event Director at Questex’s Wellness Group. “It’s the perfect venue for innovative brands to promote and launch new products and services to tens of thousands of beauty and spa professionals looking to expand their customer base and offerings.”

FEATURED BRANDS
The 2025 Las Vegas event will feature hundreds of high-profile brands, including: Cree, DNA Hairtools, Lashbox LA, Parlux, Pibbs Industries, Turbo Power, Wahl Clipper, Circadia, Eminence Organic Skin Care, HydraFacial, LightStim+, FarmHouse Fresh, MerryLaz, Silhouet-Tone USA, Procell Therapies, Repechage and many more! See full list of 2025 IBS Exhibitors & IECSC Exhibitors.

SHOW-ONLY SPECIALS, EXCITING PRODUCT LAUNCHES + EVENTS DOMINATE THE EXPO FLOOR:

• Circadia (Booth 1425) – 10% off purchases of < $500 and 20% off purchases $500+; Custom mixology package
• LightStim+ (Booth 1037) – $600 off LightStim ProPanel; Free LED treatment in booth
• PCA Skin (Booth 1843) – Free shipping and 20% off $250+ purchases; free gift with every order
• Rezenerate NanoFacial (Booth 1613) – Save over $350 on the Rezenerate WandPro System
• The SkinGames (Booth 548) – Stop by their booth each day from 11:00am – 1:00pm for The Skin Games’ WAX OFF competition.
• Pharmanex (Booth 756) – launching the world’s first wellness intelligence device
• 7e Wellness (Booth 2024) – launching the MyoLift Precision Wand Kit: lightweight, ergonomic, and expertly designed, it’s the ultimate tool for creating glowing, sculpted skin that clients will love.
• Induction Therapies (Booth 955) – launching the XO PIN Scalp & Skin at-home microneedling tool
• Osmosis (Booth 1915) – launching Hydrafirm Smooth Cream their newest innovation for face, neck, and décolleté
• Bushbalm (Booth 1813) – showcasing its Bushbeads Premium Hard Wax for sensitive skin
• HydraFacial (Booth 1025) – launching its HydraFillic with Pep9 Booster powered by HydraFacial’s proprietary Pep9 Peptide Complex
• PlasmaPen (Booth 1610) – showcasing Fusion, a cutting-edge skin treatment technology combining two types of plasma energy.
• Bare Beauty Wax Supply – (Booth 1344) introducing a new limited-edition line of waxes.
• Luminous Skin Lab (Booth 629) – launching five professional-grade ampoules designed for nano-infusion, mesotherapy, and microneedling treatments.

Attendees may register to attend the Shows by clicking here.

Press may apply for a media pass here.

SHOW HOURS:
Saturday, June 21: 10:30am – 5:00pm; Sunday, June 22: 10:30am – 5:00pm; and Monday, June 23: 10:30am – 3:30pm

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

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

Upcoming Events
IECSC Florida will take place September 28-29, 2025, at the Palm Beach Convention Center. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.

About IBS Las Vegas
IBS Las Vegas is a trade show and conference for members of the professional beauty industry. The show is for beauty professionals only and is not open to the general public. The show’s main objective is to educate, in effect opening new doors for beauty professionals. IBS is only open to licensed beauty professionals and currently enrolled cosmetology students and educators. For more information, visit ibslasvegas.com.

About IECSC
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 American Spa, 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: 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
Amanda Brokaw
IBS Las Vegas and IECSC Las Vegas
[email protected]

NYU IHIF 2026 Takes Place May 31-June 2 at the Marriott Marquis in New York

NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last week at the 47^th annual NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum (NYU IHIF), operated by Questex, a leading information services and event company, in partnership with the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) and its Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, top industry executives, from CEOs of hotel brands to various investment and real estate executives, discussed the latest trends, economic influences and projections. The NYU IHIF hosted more than 2,200 attendees, 20% of which were equity investors, representing more than $132B in hotel assets under management. Twenty-five percent of investor attendees attended the conference for the first time, demonstrating the increasing appeal of hospitality as an investment class. 

The NYU IHIF has been the touchstone for hotel investment and development in the Americas for over 40 years. Yearly, the conference agenda delivers unparalleled thought leadership through keynotes, general sessions, workshops, and networking events. Over 170 top industry executives delivered unparalleled thought leadership through panels, fireside chats, case study presentations and roundtable discussions.

This year’s event theme “Engagement Drives Returns,” underscored the NYU IHIF as the unique platform for the hospitality investment ecosystem with curated tracks and deep content for three days of networking, insights and deal-making.

The opening keynote address was delivered by Matthew Luzzetti, Chief US Economist at Deutsche Bank with a look at the macro-economic forces driving success in the hospitality real estate market.

Jeff T. Blau, CEO of Related Companies delivered a keynote where he shared his insights on innovative approaches, stakeholder engagement strategies, and value-creation principles guiding complex real estate developments, with a focus on Hudson Yards as a landmark regeneration project.

The Global hospitality CEO panel: The view from the boardroom on global collaboration and growth brought together the leaders of the world’s major hospitality companies to share their insights on the shifts in the hospitality, travel, and real estate markets. Geoff Ballotti, President & CEO, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts; Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, Accor; Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International; Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt Hotels; Elie Maalouf, Global Chief Executive Officer, IHG® Hotels & Resorts; and Christopher J. Nassetta, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hilton shared strategies and insights on engaging with markets to sustain success as well as how innovative partnerships and M&A deliver new opportunities for global collaboration and growth in changing markets. The session was moderated by Sara Eisen, Anchor, CNBC.

Barry Sternlicht, Chairman & CEO, Starwood Capital Group received the Jonathan Tisch Active Citizenship Award. The award celebrates the positive impact and achievements of a leader in the hospitality industry. Sternlicht also participated in a Fireside Chat with Tisch, covering the state of the industry and his philanthropy.

Additionally, Anthony Capuano, President & CEO, Marriott International received the Silver Plate Award for Excellence in Hospitality and JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and Trinity Investments received the HAMA U.S. Asset Management Achievement Award. 

Other prominent leaders who presented at NYU IHIF included:

• Rosanna Maietta, President & CEO, AHLA
• Laura Lee Blake, President & CEO, AAHOA
• Ryan Bosch, Principal, Arriba Capital
• Deric Eubanks, Chief Financial Officer, Ashford Inc.
• Andrea Grigg, Global Head of Hotel Asset Management, CBRE Hotels
• Ramsey Mankarious, Chief Executive, Cedar Capital Partners
• Benedetta Cassinelli, Co-Founder & CEO, Considerate Group
• Sourav Ghosh, EVP/CFO, Host Hotels & Resorts
• Deanne Brand, SVP, Strategy, Analytics, Risk & Treasurer, Host Hotels & Resorts
• Tiffany Cooper, Head of Development, Americas, Mandarin Oriental
• Mit Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Noble Investment Group
• Benjamin Brunt, Managing Principal & Chief Investment Officer, Noble Investment Group
• Afshin Kateb, CFO | Head of Hospitality, Palladius Capital Management
• Tim Abram, Managing Director, Starwood Capital Group

NYU IHIF attendees had the opportunity to meet with 70+ leading companies such as Accor, Hilton, Marriott International, Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia, Asser Development Authority, Aimbridge, Ashford, BWH Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Jefferies and Turismo de Portugal introducing the latest ventures, investments and innovations redefining guest experiences, operational efficiency and deal structures.

Select announcements made at NYU IHIF, include:

• Hotel CEOs on the ‘human need’ for travel in the face of uncertainty – June 3, 2025
• Marriott opens inaugural StudioRes amid focused midscale growth – June 3, 2025
• Hotel execs cautiously optimistic for rest of 2025 after frustrating start to year – June 3, 2025
• There’s a U.S. Travel Deficit, Too – Hotel CEOs Call for a Fix – June 3, 2025
• CoStar, Tourism Economics Downgrade U.S. Hotel Forecast Through 2026 – June 3, 2025
• Analysts, economist outline factors behind more conservative US hotel outlooks – June 5, 2025
• Starwood Hotels development chief talks brand revival, growth opportunities – June 5, 2025

“NYU IHIF is where the global hospitality industry sets its agenda. The caliber of attendees and insights make it an unmissable event for anyone driving growth, innovation or capital in hospitality investment,” said Alexi Khajavi, Group President Hospitality and Wellness, Questex. “In addition to our robust conference agenda, this year we expanded networking events and dedicated 50% of the event for one-on-one networking and collaboration. The strategic roundtables, interactive sessions, Capital Meets, an investor lounge, content-led networking sessions and unique networking events connected the capital in the room with the key partners who can generate the returns.”

”For over 45 years NYU IHIF has consistently brought together top-tier leaders, investors and decision-makers from across the global hospitality sector. With high-value networking, exclusive market insights and thought leadership, each year the event shapes the future of the industry,” added Nicolas Graf, Jonathan M. Tisch Chaired Professor and Associate Dean of the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.

A share of proceeds from the event will help fund student scholarships at the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and further support the program’s mission of educating and preparing future leaders and innovators for careers in global hospitality management, travel, and tourism.

NYU IHIF 2026 takes place May 31-June 2, 2026 at the Marriott Marquis in New York. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Andrew Walmsley [email protected].

Stay connected with the NYU IHIF on LinkedIn, Instagram and X.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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.

About the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality
The NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, now celebrating nearly 30 years of academic excellence, is a leading center for the study of hospitality, travel, and tourism. Founded in 1995, the Tisch Center was established in response to the growing need for hospitality and tourism undergraduate and graduate education. Its cutting-edge curricula attract bright, motivated students who seek to become leaders in their fields. The Tisch Center recently launched the Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub), which will foster entrepreneurship and creative solutions for the industries it serves. For more information, visit sps.nyu.edu/tisch.

Media Contacts
Kirsty McKenna
NYU IHIF
[email protected]        

Meryl Franzman
NYU IHIF
[email protected]        

DENVER, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show, the ultimate gathering for the streaming television industry, today announces the winners for the StreamTV Awards – the ultimate celebration of the visionaries and trailblazers transforming the streaming industry. StreamTV Show takes place June 11-13 in Denver, Colorado.

Kevin Gray, Founder, StreamTV Show and VP, Questex said, “This year’s competition was more exciting than ever. Winners stood out for their bold innovation, unmatched audience engagement, sharp strategic thinking, revenue growth, and game-changing partnerships. Congratulations to the leaders and companies who are shaping the future of the streaming industry.”

The 2025 winners:

Content Partnerships Executive of the Year

• Charlie Neiman, Amazon Prime Video

Emerging Leaders Class of 2025

• Andrew Kerson Fubo
• David Kinrich, Roku
• Marc Forman, Spectrum Reach
• Emily Mosbacher, Philo
• Erik Bortz, Xumo
• Ioanna Protogiannis, LG Ad Solutions
• James Patrick, OTT Studio and Sports Studio
• Laura Resnick, CBS Sports
• Garrett Winkler, LG Electronics
• Sebastian Quinn, Atmosphere TV

FAST Channel of the Year

• MTRSPT1: The Pinnacle of FAST Motorsports Entertainment

Innovation in Advertising

• Xumo Advertising Management Solution

Innovation in Content Delivery & Distribution

• Schedule Automator: Dynamic creation and optimization of every schedule element by Frequency

Innovation in Monetization

• The Evergent End-to-End Monetization Platform by Evergent Technologies, Inc.

Innovation in User Experience

• Fallout Global Fan Premiere by LCDigital

Marketing Campaign of the Year

• Bird Ballparks by DIRECTV

Marketing Executive of the Year

• Fern Feistel, Xumo

Streaming Platform of the Year

• Freely

StreamTV Impact Award

• Freely

Technology Executive of the Year

• Vibol Hou, Paramount Streaming

StreamTV Creator of the Year Award

• Trey Kennedy

The judging panel included experts from the streaming television industry.

Stay in the loop! Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

About The StreamTV Show
StreamTV Show isn’t just a market and expo – it’s a community! From insightful sessions to lively networking events, this is where deals get made, partnerships are forged, and the future of streaming is shaped.

Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV is widely known as the streaming industry’s largest annual event. For more information, visit http://www.streamtvshow.com. The StreamTV Show is supported by the event’s official publication, StreamTV Insider, the streaming TV industry’s daily monitor. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvinsider.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
StreamTV Show
[email protected]

Co-located with The Hospitality Show; 4,500 Bar, Restaurant, Retailers, and Hotel Owners, Operators, GMs, Investors, and Developers to Attend

NEW YORK, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver today announces that Dave Query, founder and operator of Big Red F Restaurant Group, will headline the event with a dynamic keynote fireside chat on Monday, October 27 from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM. The keynote is included with all registration passes.

In a Fireside Chat titled “Own It: Successful Strategies to Lead, Adapt, and Thrive in Hospitality,” Query will share his decades of real-world experience navigating the evolving food and beverage landscape. From building a strong internal culture to developing resilient teams, attendees will gain practical tools to address the industry’s most urgent challenges—including rising costs, staffing shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

“Denver has long been a proving ground for forward-thinking hospitality,” said Query. “It’s where we’ve learned to think fast, lead boldly, and build concepts that last. I’m excited to share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what’s next.”

Big Red F was founded in 1994 and features 13 locations across six unique brands, including Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, Centro Mexican Kitchen, West End Tavern, The Post Chicken & Beer, Big Red F Catering+Provisions and Velvet Elk Lounge.

With a reputation for authenticity and straight talk, Query will empower attendees—whether they operate a growing multi-unit brand or a single independent concept—to take control of their businesses and lead with purpose.

Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver—produced by Questex—takes place October 26–28, 2025 at the Colorado Convention Center. To learn more or register visit denver.barandrestaurantexpo.com.

Suppliers in the food and beverage industry can request exhibit and sponsor information here.

Stay connected with Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

About Bar & Restaurant Expo
Bar & Restaurant Expo has continued to evolve and mirror the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry. The event has been providing the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper- competitive and dynamic industry. The Bar & Restaurant Group is part of the Questex Hospitality Division and also produces World Tea Expo, World Tea News, World Tea Academy, as well as Bar & Restaurant Expo, Bar & Restaurant News, and Vibe Conference.

About The Hospitality Show
The Hospitality Show is an event for the entire hospitality ecosystem with one goal: operating hotels more efficiently and profitably. Produced by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex, the event brings together top industry leaders, senior executives of hotel brands, owners, operators, management companies, procurement specialists and their teams.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Michelle Osborne 
Marketing Director, Bar & Restaurant Group
Questex
[email protected]

Won Prestigious Awards from the Jesse H. Neal Awards, the American Society of Business Publication Editors, National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM), NIHCM Foundation and Omeda OX8

NEW YORK, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, the leading information and event services company focused on the experience economy, announces it has been recognized for its impactful content and innovative data-driven marketing solutions from the Jesse H. Neal Awards, the American Society of Business Publication Editors, National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM), NIHCM Foundation and Omeda OX8.

“At Questex our business is to connect buyers and sellers. Our content teams have a deep understanding of our markets and create the content our communities need to do their job efficiently and our Marketing Performance team continues to push the boundaries of customer engagement through automation,” said Paul Miller, CEO of Questex. “Congratulations to the entire Questex team on these achievements. I am proud that we are raising the bar in B2B.”

Editorial Excellence 
Questex won four Jesse H. Neal Awards, the most prestigious editorial honors in the field of specialized journalism.

• American Salon: Texture Education Legislation Coverage (Best DEI Coverage); Texture Education Legislation Series (Best Series); and placed 3rd for the Grand Neal Award
• Fierce Healthcare: I’m another statistic. I feel let down’: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many (Best Single Article)
• Fierce Pharma: Fierce 50 of 2024 (Best Editorial Driven Initiative)

Questex won two national bronze awards in the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) Azbee Awards of Excellence. The Azbee Awards are highly competitive and celebrate the highest quality reporting, editing and design in business-to-business, trade, association and professional publications. 

• Fierce Healthcare: “I’m another statistic. I feel let down”: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many (All Content/Impact/Investigative/Northeast)
• Fierce Pharma: Fierce 50 of 2024 (All Content/Group Recognition Program/Northeast)

Additionally, Questex won five awards in the Northeast region:

• Silver – American Salon: Redefining Beauty Standards: How Textured Hair Training Advances Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Salons (All Content – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)
• Silver – Fierce Healthcare: “I’m another statistic. I feel let down”: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many (All Content – Impact/Investigative)
• Bronze – Fierce Healthcare: Breathing better: Hospitals begin to phase out major pollutants in patient care (All Content – Sustainability Article)
• Bronze – Fierce Pharma: Fierce 50 of 2024 (All Content – Group Recognition Program)
• Bronze – Fierce Pharma: 3 Big Pharma companies, 33 phase 3 trials: The race for supremacy in an ADC field (Online – Web Feature Article)

Anastassia Gliadkovskaya, senior writer, Fierce Healthcare has won the 2025 NIHCM Trade Journalism Award for the story “I’m another statistic. I feel let down”: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many, co-authored with Sam Donndelinger from Uncloseted Media. Additionally, Emma Beavins, staff writer Fierce Healthcare has received a journalism grant from the NIHCM Foundation to support a yearlong reporting project on AI assurance labs.

Marketing Excellence 
Questex won the Omeda OX8 Award in the “Best Marketing Automation Program” category and was also named a finalist in the “Best Big Idea” category. The program celebrates Omeda customers who are creating innovative new use cases, engaging audiences and driving serious revenue with its platform

To learn more about Questex, visit questex.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
[email protected]
212 895 8488‬

Attendance Surges 50% Ahead as Powerhouse Lineup of Industry Leaders, Entertainers, and Athletes Gear Up to Inspire and Disrupt the Streaming Ecosystem

NEW YORK, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The streaming television industry’s most electric event is back and bigger than ever. Questex’s StreamTV Show returns to Denver next week, June 11–13, with a show-stopping lineup of speakers, talent, and top-tier networking. Taking place at the Gaylord Rockies Resort, this year’s event is already setting records, with attendance up 50% over 2024, over 110 sponsors and exhibitors, and over 200 speakers, with a surge of energy driving the future of streaming.

As audiences, platforms, and advertisers evolve at warp speed, StreamTV Show 2025 is where it all converges—bringing together visionary executives, viral creators, pro athletes, and breakout talent to explore what’s next for connected TV, FAST channels, sports rights, ad tech, and the global streaming business.

Where Entertainment + Industry Collide: 2025 Highlights

• Big Boi, OutKast legend and 7-time GRAMMY® winner, takes the stage LIVE at The Big Bash, the show’s high-energy party under the stars. Expect an unforgettable night of music and celebration.
• Julian Lewis, 5-star quarterback phenom and University of Colorado commit joins the Media Universe Summit to talk NILCONOMICS and the changing face of athlete-driven media.
• Trey Kennedy, viral comedian and digital star, brings his sharp wit and content creator insights to a can’t miss 1:1 interview at the StreamTV Live Studio.
• Shawne Merriman, NFL All-Pro and Founder of Lights Out Sports TV, discusses how athlete entrepreneurs are disrupting sports streaming.

Speakers Include Top Executives from Leading Organizations

• Domenic DiMeglio, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Data Officer, Paramount Streaming
• Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi
• Charlotte Maines, Director of FireTV Business and Devices Advertising, Amazon FireTV
• Laura Martin, Senior Internet & Media Analyst, Needham & Company
• Shawne Merriman, Founder, Lights Out Sports TV
• Takashi Nakano, Vice President of Content and Programming, Samsung TV Plus
• Mayur Srinivasan, Senior Vice President, Digital Video Platform, Fox
• Vince Torres, Chief Marketing Officer, DirecTV
• Stefan Van Engen, Vice President of Content Programming and Partnerships, Xumo
• Jennifer Vaux, Vice President of Content Acquisition & Programming, Roku

Featured Speakers for Evan Shapiro’s Highly Anticipated Media Universe Summit

• Yigit Celik, CEO, Merzigo
• Michelle Gelman, Global Head of Content and Core Products, Nielsen
• Fede Goldenberg, Global Head of TV & Film AVOD Partnerships, YouTube
• Matthew Henick, Senior Vice President Ventura, Ventura TV OS
• Julian Lewis, Quarterback, University of Colorado
• Danyel Mendoza, Vice President, Programming Strategy & Content Planning, Disney
• Geo Pao, EVP, Strategy and Digital, Shout Factory
• Shawn Silverman, Global Head of Marketing, PlutoTV
• Jonathan Thompson, CEO, Everyone TV

Speakers Announced for Alan Wolk’s TVREV’s Pre-Game Workshop: The Future of Streamonomics

• Joel Cox, Co-Founder & EVP of Innovation & Strategy, Strategus
• Matt Durgin, VP, North America Content and Services, LG
• David Purdy, Chief Revenue Officer, Stingray
• Joe Ruthruff, Senior Vice President, Product Management, Comscore
• Daniel Spinosa, President, Premion
• Dawn Williamson, Chief Revenue Officer, Comcast Advertising
• Chris Young, Chief Financial Officer, The Weather Group

StreamTV’s Momentum: Numbers Tell the Story
“We’re thrilled to bring together the people redefining how the world watches,” said Kevin Gray, VP, Questex and Founder, StreamTV Show. “With over 1,650 attendees already registered—a 50% jump over 2024—plus our largest sponsor roster, and a speaker lineup packed with industry icons and creative disruptors, this is shaping up to be our biggest and most influential StreamTV Show yet.”

Leading Sponsors & Partners
StreamTV Show will feature 110+ exhibitors and sponsors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry. Click here to view the Floorplan.

Hours:

• Wednesday, June 11: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, June 12: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
• Friday, June 13: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The Must-Attend Streaming Industry Experience
With 200+ speakers, 110+ sponsors, and three days of nonstop innovation and networking, StreamTV Show is the beating heart of the connected TV world. For more information and to register, visit www.streamtvshow.com.

For media registration, click here.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the streaming TV event of the year. Register to attend StreamTV Show here. Stay in the loop! Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube, and follow #StreamTVShow.

About The StreamTV Show 
StreamTV Show isn’t just a market and expo – it’s a community! From insightful sessions to lively networking events, this is where deals get made, partnerships are forged, and the future of streaming is shaped.

Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV is widely known as the streaming industry’s largest annual event. For more information, visit http://www.streamtvshow.com. The StreamTV Show is supported by the event’s official publication, StreamTV Insider, the streaming TV industry’s daily monitor. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvinsider.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
StreamTV Show
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The Ultimate Event for Sensors and Electronics Innovation Kicks Off June 24–26 with 100+ Speakers, 60+ New Exhibitors, and Can’t-Miss Experiences Built for What’s Next

NEW YORK, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge, North America’s premier event for sensing, electronics, and embedded systems, is going all out to mark its 40th anniversary—unveiling an expanded lineup of programming, exhibits, and events designed to spotlight what’s next in tech while celebrating four decades of breakthrough innovation.

Sensors Converge 2025 Highlights

• All New Keynotes featuring Jaime Lien, Founder and Head of Machine Perception & Hardware at Archetype AI takes the main stage with a groundbreaking foundation model for sensor intelligence at scale and Brian Bircumshaw, Vice President of Product Engineering at Exo will share visionary insights from the frontier of medical sensing.
• 100+ Expert Speakers across AI, IoT, edge computing, system design, and more.
• Must-Attend Session “Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the CHIPS Act: Confronting Uncertainty in U.S. Electronics Policy” explores the shifting landscape of U.S. electronics policy.
• Pre-Conference Workshops offering deep dives into printed/stretchable sensors, MEMS, and Gen AI and Sensors.
• Startup Meetup & Pitch Sessions, where tomorrow’s breakthroughs meet today’s investors and innovators.
• Career Fair & Young Professionals Meetup, where rising talent meets hiring leaders and explore career advancements and connections.
• Women in Sensors & Electronics Panel and meetup to empower innovation through investment in women-led startups
• Invitation-Only VIP Program curated 1:1 meetings and exclusive networking
• 40th Anniversary Party with live entertainment, industry-wide celebration, and limited-edition commemorative shirts.
• New Tech Breakfast – early morning showcase of the most promising new technologies and innovations
• 40 Under 40 Celebration honoring emerging leaders who are shaping the future of sensing and electronics, as a new part of the Best of Sensors Awards

On the Expo Floor:
More than 185 top-tier exhibitors, including 60+ new companies, will showcase cutting-edge solutions across sensors, hardware, chips, and AI-powered systems.

Over 3,500 attendees are registered to date with more than 5,000 total expected to register. Attendance is currently pacing more than 20% ahead with 45% first-timers, signaling a fresh wave of ideas, talent, and partnerships across the entire tech ecosystem.

“This year’s show blends deep tech and human connection like never before,” said David Drain, Show Director, Sensors Converge. “From high-impact content to curated networking and celebrations, it’s a full-spectrum experience—built for innovation, built for community, and built for the future.”

Don’t Miss the Celebration of the Year!

• Ready to experience the next 40 years of innovation—starting now? Visit www.sensorsconverge.com to learn more and register.
• For media registration, click here.
• For exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Stay connected with Sensors Converge on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge (www.sensorsconverge.com), formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference, got its start 40 years ago bringing together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry. Sensors Converge is part of the Fierce Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Best of Sensors Awards, Fierce Electronics and Fierce Sensors, as well as daily content and newsletters on Fierce Electronics at www.fierceelectronics.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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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Charlene Soucy
Sensors Converge
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Co-located with The Hospitality Show; 4,500 Bar, Restaurant, Retailers, and Hotel Owners, Operators, GMs, Investors, and Developers to Attend

NEW YORK, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver, an extension of the nation’s largest and most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operators, today announces registration is open.

This highly anticipated event taking place October 26-28, 2025 at the Colorado Convention Center is three action-packed days of expert-led education, interactive tastings, business-boosting activations, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Whether you’re a seasoned multi-unit operator or launching your first concept, Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver is where industry visionaries converge to ignite new ideas and drive business growth.

“Denver’s hospitality scene is thriving and innovative, making it the perfect destination to host the next Bar & Restaurant Expo,” said Tim McLucas, Vice President of the Bar & Restaurant Group at Questex. “We’re excited to deliver fresh education, top suppliers, and exclusive networking experiences to fuel success in 2025 and beyond.”

Event Highlights Include:

• Conference Program: Gain access to cutting-edge education with sessions tailored to operators of all sizes—from startup strategies to scaling success.
• Expo Hall Access: Discover the latest products and services from top suppliers, sample new menu items, and test innovative technology designed to streamline operations.
• Networking Events: Connect with peers and industry icons through the Welcome Reception, Cocktail Clubhouse and F&B Theater activations.

Meet With Top Brands

• Attendees will have the chance to meet with leading food and beverage sponsors and solution providers offering exclusive show-only deals and hands-on demos.

By co-locating with The Hospitality Show, attendees will have the opportunity to source suppliers selling CRM, digital signage, guest management, security, labor management, kiosks and more. Learn more about The Hospitality Show here.

To register to attend Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver, click here.

Suppliers in the food and beverage industry can request exhibit and sponsor information here.

Stay connected with Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

About Bar & Restaurant Expo
Bar & Restaurant Expo has continued to evolve and mirror the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry. The event has been providing the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper- competitive and dynamic industry. The Bar & Restaurant Group is part of the Questex Hospitality Division and also produces World Tea Expo, World Tea News, World Tea Academy, as well as Bar & Restaurant Expo, Bar & Restaurant News, and Vibe Conference.

About The Hospitality Show
The Hospitality Show is an event for the entire hospitality ecosystem with one goal: operating hotels more efficiently and profitably. Produced by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex, the event brings together top industry leaders, senior executives of hotel brands, owners, operators, management companies, procurement specialists and their teams.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Michelle Osborne 
Marketing Director, Hospitality
Questex
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NEW YORK, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Travel Group, the leading provider of business information and events for the travel industry, today announces a strategic rebranding aimed at unifying its portfolio under a cohesive vision that reflects the evolving landscape of the global travel industry. The rebranding comes at a time when the travel industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the sector is expected to contribute $11.7 trillion to the global economy, accounting for 10.3% of global GDP. Additionally, the luxury travel market is expected to grow to $2053.68 billion in 2029 at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. (The Business Research Company) 

Questex’s Travel Group portfolio includes:

• Luxury Travel Advisor: celebrating its 20^th anniversary this year, is the industry’s only outlet dedicated to educating luxury-focused sellers of travel via detailed coverage of travel’s finest hotels and resorts, destinations, exclusive features, cruise insights, event coverage and industry influencers.
• Travel Agent Central: The first travel trade website dedicated to informing travel advisors on up-to-the-minute coverage of the industry’s most pressing topics.
• Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit: An exclusive in-person event with one-to-one appointments between luxury travel suppliers and luxury agency owners/managers.
• Meeting Spotlight: Serves as the hub for the latest MICE industry news and destination content for buyers and sellers of meeting and incentive travel.
• Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE): Connects pre-qualified, North American high-volume meeting and incentive buyers with global suppliers for an unparalleled networking experience.
• Caribbean Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE): Connects pre-qualified, North American high-volume meeting and incentive buyers with Caribbean and Mexico-based suppliers. Takes place August 25-28 in Nassau, Bahamas.
• Navigating Your Travel Business: Bi-monthly virtual events, free for travel advisors to attend – the next one takes place on July 15.
• Selling Luxury: Bimonthly virtual events focused on luxury travel, free for advisors to attend – the next one takes place on June 17.

“The rebrand reflects Questex’s commitment to delivering integrated content and experiences across all of our platforms,” said Jill Birkett, VP/Market Leader, Questex Travel. “By aligning these brands, we’re better positioned to serve the evolving and interconnected needs of travel professionals, suppliers, and investors in today’s dynamic marketplace. With this group’s focus on luxury—and the 20th anniversary of Luxury Travel Advisor, taking place this summer—now is the ideal moment to refresh the brands with a more refined, luxurious look and feel.”

This transformation is complemented by the appointment of Cameron Sperance as Content/Editorial Director, Travel. Sperance brings a fresh perspective as well as a wealth of experience in the travel and real estate industry.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Sr. Marketing Director
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