2024 Event to Take Place April 7-10, 2024 in Orlando, Florida

NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s 17th edition of the Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE) was held April 30 – May 3 for the first time in San Diego at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay & Spa. More than 1,250 one-to-one meetings took place between global suppliers and fully hosted North American MICE buyers in private suites.

As the only organizer to offer the private, one-to-one appointment suite concept, GMITE held in partnership with Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), presented buyers and suppliers with unlimited networking, education, and fun activities over the course of two and a half days.

Panels started with “Countdown 2023: Finding Success in the New Era of Business Meetings,” which was moderated by Jessie States, CMP, CMM, Vice President, MPI Academy. The panel featured buyers and suppliers including Adele Farina, Senior Director of Global Events and Strategic Planning, ION, and Brenda McAuley, Operations Director, Maritz Global Events, Rita Febrer, PR & Media Communications Manager / Head of M&I (US), VISIT PORTUGAL and Maria Day, Western Regional Sales Manager, Iberostar, who provided insights into new meeting strategies for success.

In addition, guests were treated to a fireside chat with Annette Gregg, SITE’s CEO, also moderated by States.

The event concluded with the announcement of GMITE’s 2024 date and location. GMITE will take place April 7-10, 2024 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Suppliers interested in attending GMITE 2024 are encouraged to reach out to Walter Kupiec, Global Sales Director, Questex at wkupiec@questex.com, and those interested in applying to become a hosted buyer can contact Andrea Hutchinson, Delegate Relations Director, Questex at ahutchinson@questex.com.

To learn more about GMITE, visit gmiteevent.com. Stay connected on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Next event: Additional networking opportunities for Caribbean-based suppliers looking to connect with North American MICE buyers will take place at the Caribbean & Mexico Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE) August 21-24, 2023, Secrets Wild Orchid & St. James Montego Bay, Jamaica. Visit cmiteevent.com for more information.

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
Stuti Srivastava
Travel Marketing Manager
srivastava@questex.com

Longer Expo Floor Hours Create More Opportunity for Attendees to “Say Yes to You”

NEW YORK, May 10, 2023 (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 for a 130,000 square foot co-located mega-floor, featuring hundreds of top-tier brands selling must-have products, services, equipment, and new technologies at professionals-only prices.

The events will launch a new show pattern, starting with a day focused solely on education on Saturday, June 24th. Additionally, both the IBS and IECSC exhibit floors will be open for extended hours on Sunday, June 25th from 9:00am – 6:00pm, and Monday, June 26th from 9:00am – 5:00pm, ensuring more time for attendees and exhibitors to connect on the show floor. A full roster of classes will also take place on Sunday and Monday for both events.

The IBS Las Vegas 2023 exhibit floor will feature hundreds of high-profile brands, including: Amika, CHI by Farouk, Daisy Nail Products, Inc., DNA Hairtools, EBL Lashes, Gelish and Morgan Taylor, HaloCouture, Hattori Hanzo Shears, Lashbox, Light Elegance Nail Products, MAC Cosmetics, Olaplex, Paris Lash Academy, Pureo Natural Products, Sky Organics, Sutra Beauty, Turbo Power/Parlux, Tondeo and more. For the full list, click here.

IECSC Las Vegas 2023 exhibiting brands will include Celluma, Circadia, Classic Spa Collection, Dermalux, DermaplanePro, Dermalogica, DermaJem, Eminence Organic Skin Care, Face Reality Skincare, Farmhouse Fresh, Geneo, HydraFacial, Image Skincare, LightStim, Minkys, Mixhers, NaturaVerdePro, ProCell Therapies, Repechage, Silhouet-Tone USA, Skin Act, Skin Script Skincare, Sorella Apothecary and more. For the full list, click here.

“The sheer breadth of brands the attendees will discover between our two events this year will be on a whole new level,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Partnership & Event Director, Questex’s Beauty & Spa Group. “In addition to the big named brands attendees have come to expect, we’ll also showcase new disruptors, trends, and touchless technology, all in an effort to help our attendees grow their businesses, stock their shelves, and help them ‘Say Yes’ to themselves. The Exhibit Hall will be a true mega-floor buzzing with opportunities.”

NEW ONSITE EXPERIENCES
In addition to the incredible list of exhibitors, the 2023 shows will feature multiple new onsite experiences that celebrate and support attendees, while encouraging them to “Say Yes” to themselves. IBS and IECSC are on a mission for beauty and spa professionals to focus on self-care, not just the care of their clients.

THE POWERHOUSE PAVILION: Celebrating Black Beauty Entrepreneurs will provide the opportunity to showcase, celebrate, and empower Black beauty industry entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Myavana, the space will feature a gallery highlighting some of the most successful Black beauty entrepreneurs over the years and will incorporate education panels for any attendee looking to be inspired and boost their career. LOOK & LEARN STAGE on the IBS floor, will be a veritable social network for trends and education. Attendees can watch demonstrations of the latest techniques by renowned artists while lounging and enjoying cocktails with colleagues and friends, take selfies in the photo booth or in front of the step & repeat, all while the deejay plays the latest hits.HEALTHY YOU PAVILION, located on the IECSC floor, will give attendees the opportunity to “Say Yes to a Healthy You” while experiencing the latest in health and wellness products, and also take a breather and connect with friends in the Recharge & Hydrate Lounge, sponsored by Mixhers.THE STUDIO STAGE also located on the IECSC show floor, is an area developed for exhibitors to present the latest and greatest products and technologies. Crowds will be clamoring to get near it and make purchases for their spas.

Attendees may register to attend by clicking here. 3-Day Passports include all free classes at IBS Las Vegas, all Product-Focused Education at IECSC Las Vegas, and unlimited access to each exhibit hall. Hands-on Workshops at IBS Las Vegas and the curated conference sessions at IECSC Las Vegas are available for additional fees. All paid conference sessions include a 3-Day Passport. Press may apply for a media pass here.

Plus, attendees and exhibitors may purchase tickets to attend the Opening Night party at Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas, June 24th for $20 which includes one free drink. The Sunday night Happy Hour takes place at Azilo Ultra Lounge at Sahara Las Vegas for $5, which includes one free drink and is sponsored by Lipgloss & Aftershave, Vitelle Labs, Pureo Natural Products, and Skin Act. Tickets to either party may be purchased via event attendance registration.

SHOW HOURS:

Saturday, June 24, Education 12:00pm – 5:00, Exhibit Hall closed.Sunday, June 25, 9:00am – 6:00pmMonday, June 26, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for beauty, spa, and wellness professionals will take place throughout 2023 and 2024:

IECSC Florida, October 15-16, 2023 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.IBS and IECSC New York, March 3-5, 2024 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 Las Vegas, visit iecsclasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About IBS

Produced by Questex and presented by American Salon, the International Beauty Show is the longest running professional beauty event in the country. IBS Las Vegas is for professionals only and reaches a wide cross‐section of participants including salon owners and managers, 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 free educational classes by industry legends, workshops, and exclusive show-floor discounts. For more information, visit ibslasvegas.com

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 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: 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 L. Rosen
Group Marketing Director
Jrosen@questex.com

 

The Show 2024 will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

NEW YORK, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex today announced that The Hospitality Show 2024 (The Show) will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 through Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

Created in partnership between AHLA and Questex, operator of Hotel Management, The Show is a new event for the entire hospitality industry. Today’s announcement builds on the overwhelming success of sponsor investment and attendee registration for the inaugural Hospitality Show being held this June in Las Vegas. The two organizations have agreed to jointly produce the event for ten years starting this year.

The Show 2024 attendees can look forward to programming and networking that will drive return on investment for attendees ranging from owners, operators, and brand executives, to general managers and vendors. Content packed and star-studded main stage and breakout presentations, as well as an exhibition hall featuring hundreds of vendors will anchor the event, which will kick off with a themed welcome reception.

The Show 2023 will take place this summer at The Venetian Resort® Las Vegas June 27-29. It will feature dynamic speakers and top hospitality leaders, including Marriott International President and CEO Anthony Capuano, Hyatt President and CEO Mark S. Hoplamazian, BWH Hotels President and CEO Larry Cuculic, and Sonesta International Hotels Corporation President and CEO John Murray. Athletic Greens COO and President Kat Cole and Retired U.S. Navy Admiral William H. McRaven will be keynote speakers. Registration information is here.

The Show attendees in both Las Vegas and San Antonio will experience an event that brings together hospitality’s leading minds to elevate hotel operations and drive profitability. The Show will draw attendees from across the entire hospitality ecosystem, including hotel owners, brand senior executives, operators, management companies, developers, investors, and their teams for the perfect mix of discovery, networking, education, and curated buying experiences. 

“As a bold new event designed to highlight cutting-edge solutions for the entire hospitality ecosystem, we are thrilled to build on the momentum sparked by our launch event as we continue to arm our industry with the right tools and partners to drive immediate returns,” said Questex Group President, Hospitality, Travel and Wellness, Alexi Khajavi.

“The Show is the only hospitality event that’s bringing together top CEOs, leading technology executives, and decisionmakers from across the industry spectrum,” said AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers. “We are thrilled with the growing list of top hotel leaders who are quickly lining up to attend and participate in hospitality’s premier technology and operations event. We invite you to join us at The Show in 2023 and 2024 for a carefully curated, well-produced learning, networking, and deal-making experience you won’t find anywhere else.”

For more information, visit www.thehospitalityshow.com.

About AHLA
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the largest hotel association in America, representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide – including iconic global brands, 80% of all franchised hotels, and the 16 largest hotel companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support, and workforce development programs to move the industry forward. Learn more at www.ahla.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.

About the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Located in the heart of historic downtown San Antonio along the banks of the world-famous River Walk, the 514,000-square-foot Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center showcases modern art, innovative design and technology. Learn more at www.sahbgcc.com.

Contacts:
Alexandra Aldridge, Questex, 212-895-8284; aaldridge@questex.com
Curt Cashour, AHLA, 202-289-3149; ccashour@ahla.com

WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Hotel & Lodging Association’s technology arm, HTNG, and Questex announced today that they will co-locate HTNG’s European Conference and Questex’s Hotec EMEA events at Portugal’s Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa October 30 – November 1, 2023.

The HTNG European Conference is the region’s premier hospitality technology event. Since 2007, HTNG has been holding the event, which brings together hundreds of local and global IT professionals for networking and education. Hotec EMEA brings together senior decision-makers from leading hotel chains, purchasing companies, and hotel management companies from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East to meet face-to-face with key leading domestic and international suppliers.

Co-locating the events at the Hotel Cascais Miragem this year will make the property a one-stop-shop for learning, networking, and doing business with the world’s top decision makers in hospitality technology.

Registration for both events will open in June 2023. Register interest for the event here.

“HTNG’s European conference has been providing exclusive networking and learning experiences for global hospitality technology professionals for over a decade,” said AHLA Chief Technology Officer Michael Blake. “This year, HTNG conference attendees will gain significant value from the specially curated connection opportunities only Hotec can provide.”

“Hotec’s one-to-one meeting format is the perfect addition to HTNG’s European Conference. Hotec elevates the procurement experience by matchmaking the right buyer with the right supplier to foster genuine interactions and make long-lasting connections that go beyond the constraints of introductory business relationships,” said Questex Hospitality Vice President and Market Leader Amy Vaxman.

To learn more about the events, visit www.hotecemea.com.

About HTNG
Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG), the technology arm of AHLA, is dedicated to leveraging the insights of technology leaders across hospitality to solve common problems and unlock global business potential.

About AHLA
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the largest hotel association in America representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide – including iconic global brands, 80% of all franchised hotels and the 16 largest hotel companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support and workforce development programs to move the industry forward.

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.

Contacts:
Curt Cashour (AHLA), 202-289-3149; ccashour@ahla.com
Alexandra Aldridge (Questex), 212-895-8284; aaldridge@questex.com

NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex today launches a new U.S. Sibec event capitalizing on the successful one-to-one concept pioneered by Sibec and utilized by the fitness industry with great success. This event will offer a new opportunity for the fitness industry to foster business relationships between buyers and suppliers in 2023 and beyond. The event takes place October 16-18, 2023 at the Westin Galleria in Dallas, Texas.

This Sibec event will give global fitness industry suppliers unparalleled networking opportunities with leading owners, operators and decision makers from U.S. fitness facilities and clubs including high volume chain, independent and commercial clubs in a seamless, business-focused environment. Networking opportunities will include a minimum of 16 pre-scheduled, one-to-one appointments, multiple receptions, meals, workouts, education, and the Supplier Showcase, dedicated time after the appointments enabling buyers to meet with any suppliers they didn’t have an appointment with. The event will be accomplished within a day and a half, enabling all attendees to be out of the office for a minimal amount of time.

“It’s a shorter, more focused event, yet offers the same networking facetime Sibec has always delivered on for the past 25 years,” said Robert J. Shannon, Jr., Global Director, Sibec Events. “This is more of an express version for those attendees who don’t have the time to commit to three to four days out of the office. Plus, those who were not able to attend in May, have another opportunity to participate.”

For more information on Sibec, visit https://www.sibecautumn.com/. Apply to be a fully hosted buyer here and those interested in becoming a supplier, click here.        

About Sibec
Organized by Questex, Sibec events are the longest running one-to-one events for professionals in the fitness industry and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from fitness and wellness products, manufacturers and distributors to club owners, directors, and managers. With a minimum of 16 one-to-one appointments, multiple networking opportunities, and education, Sibec events, presented by Club Industry, provide the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified buyers of fitness equipment and suppliers looking to meet the top global 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.

Media Contact
Carrie Harper
Fitness Marketing Manager
Questex Travel & Wellness Group
charper@questex.com

Summit takes place in November in Austin, TX

NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Health Payer Summit, the flagship Fierce Healthcare event that showcases leadership and innovation in the payer industry, will take place November 2-3, 2023 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin TX.

As myriad forces transform healthcare in the United States, health payers are more than ever seeking the leading-edge insights that will enable them to stay ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly changing landscape. Against this backdrop, the Fierce Health Payer Summit will highlight the leading innovators and pioneering strategies at the forefront of change. 

Built on the insights and expertise of the Fierce Healthcare editors, the Summit will convene health plan leaders from across the payer spectrum—Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, employers—to examine the challenges and opportunities they face from a fresh perspective, gaining a new understanding of the possibilities at hand. It will also feature leading voices in areas such as technology, finance, quality improvement, care management and network management.

Paige Minemyer, Senior Editor, Fierce Health Payer, Healthcare & Life Sciences said, “Every corner of the healthcare industry is navigating changes so we designed this event to help the industry create a new way forward. We will discuss current trends and the innovative strategies that are transforming the health insurance space and cut through the noise on digital health, employer’s evolving expectations and regulatory and policy update.”

The Summit will provide a unique forum, informed by Fierce Healthcare, for the in-person exchange of insights on crucial payer issues, with the opportunity to:

Learn how innovative payers are taking value-based care to the next levelHear how to stay competitive as digital health advancesGet an update on what the latest regulatory changes mean for your companyUnderstand what new opportunities the future holds for Medicare AdvantageFind out how trailblazers are addressing the behavioral health crisis

Representatives from industry leading companies such as Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CareFirst, Cigna, Clover Health, Elevance Health, Humana, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Oscar, Papa, Primary Care Partner Affiliated with Atlantic Health Systems, Quest Diagnostics, RecoveryOne, Scan Health Plan, Strive Health, Thyme Care, United Healthcare and more will attend the Summit.

For speaking or sponsoring opportunities for the Summit, click here.

Join the mailing list here and stay connected on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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
Linda Lam
Health Payer Summit
llam@questex.com

Winners to be Revealed June 12 at StreamTV Awards Dinner in Denver, During the StreamTV Show

NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Stream TV Show today announces the finalists for the inaugural StreamTV Awards program, which celebrate and honor the innovators and leaders that are making a difference in driving viewership, revenue growth and elevating their brands and organizations.

The finalists were chosen based on innovation, engagement, leadership, strategy, engagement, audience, revenue and partnerships.

Kevin Gray, VP and Market Leader, Technology, Media & Telecom said, “We’re delighted to honor the remarkable progress in the streaming television industry and shine a light on the exceptional talent of the executives behind the scenes and the FAST Channels and platforms who are leading the way. Congratulations to the finalists and many thanks to the panel of judges for their hard work in making this year’s competition a success. We look forward to gathering the industry to see who comes out on top.” 

The 2023 finalists:

Advertising Executive of the Year

Mark Rotblat, Chief Revenue Officer, TubiPaige Bilins, SVP, Product Management, MagniteJim Keller, Executive Vice President, Digital Advertising Sales & Advanced Advertising, Warner Bros Discovery

Marketing Executive of the Year

Dan Robbins, VP Marketing and Partner Solutions, RokuElizabeth Buhn, VP Platform & Content Marketing, VIZIONicole Parlapiano, Chief Marketing Officer, TubiAileen Del Cid, Head of Marketing, Samsung TV Plus

Programming Executive of the Year

Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, TubiScott Reich, SVP of Programming, Pluto TVCraig Junner, SVP, Programming & Content Strategy, Global Media, Blue Ant Media

Content Partnerships Executive of the Year – Distribution

Regina Breslin, Head of Global Content Distribution, RokuKatherine Pond, Group Vice President, VIZIODave Bernath, Head of Strategic Content Partnerships, WurlJulio Sobral, SVP US & Latin America Global Networks, Blue Ant Media

Content Partnerships Executive of the Year – Acquisition

Jennifer Vaux, VP, Content Acquisition & Programming, The Roku ChannelSamuel Harowitz, Vice President, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships, TubiAmy Kuessner – Executive Vice President, Content Strategy & Global Partnerships | Paramount StreamingStefanie Zuroff, Director of Business Development & Content Partnerships, Samsung TV Plus

CEO of the Year

Tom Ryan, President & CEO, Paramount StreamingByron Allen, CEO, Allen Media GroupBill Rouhana, Chairman and CEO, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment

FAST Channel of the Year

Love NatureLove Stories TVMagellanTV NowRevryShout TVVevo Pop

Product and Technology Executive of the Year

Chris Ambrozic, VP & GM, TiVo Discovery SolutionsJason Nealis, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations, Astound BroadbandVibol Hou, EVP, Chief Technology Officer, Paramount StreamingVijay Sajja, Founder & CEO, Evergent, Inc.

Streaming Platform of the Year

AtmospherePluto TVRokuSamsung TV PlusTubi

2023 Emerging Leaders

Shaheen Sayani, Head of Content Partnerships, Samsung TV PlusKris-Ann Panzella, Senior Digital Account Executive, Warner Bros. DiscoveryMike Lockyer, Head of Digital & Social Content, Fubo Corporate and Fubo SportsPaige Sherman, Director, Digital Video Programming, Shout! TV™Thomas John Byrnes, Director of Product, Paramount+Pearlie Oni, Head of People, Philo

The judging panel included experts from the Streaming Television Industry.

The winners will be announced at the StreamTV Awards Dinner on June 12 at the Westin Westminster in Denver, CO, as part of the StreamTV Show, which takes place June 12-14 in Denver.

For sponsorship opportunities contact: 

Scott Gruntorad  Marrysa Moyer Melinda Hurley (202) 824-5045 (917) 781-2076 ext. 5145 (202) 496-5509 sgruntorad@questex.commmoyer@questex.com mhurley@questex.com

To attend the StreamTV Show and the Awards dinner, click here.

About StreamTV Show
The StreamTV Show is the annual event where the industry gathers to evaluate, learn, and network. The event returns to Denver with a stellar educational program designed by our committee of 20 prominent industry experts and will feature over 30 sessions focusing on advertising, executive strategy, product and monetization, technology, and user experience.

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
Kathleen Dean 
StreamTV Awards  
kdean@questex.com

New Event Activations Connect Buyers and Sellers at the International Beauty Show, the International Esthetics Cosmetics & Spa Conference, Bar & Restaurant Expo, World Tea Expo, Vibe Conference and Fierce Pharma Events

NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, the leading information and event services company focused on the experience economy, brings people together in the markets that help people live better, the industries that help people live longer and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. In the first quarter, Questex delivered record-breaking numbers of attendees, exhibitors and revenue. Questex’s events now exceed pre-pandemic levels.

“Our mission is to bring the experience economy to life for our communities. With new onsite experiences like the International Beauty Show’s Powerhouse Pavilion, the International Esthetics Cosmetics & Spa Conference’s Healthy You Pavilion, Bar & Restaurant Expo’s Food & Beverage Innovation Center, Japanese Pavilion and NxT Zone as well as World Tea Expo’s Tea Bar, we delivered extraordinary experiences that attendees will remember,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex. “During the pandemic we brainstormed new ideas for our events and customer experiences, brought all of our first-party data into one database through our proprietary Q Activate tool and kept our community engaged with high quality digital content – all of this work kept audiences engaged with our brands which allowed our team to deliver first quarter events with the best performance in the company’s history.”

International Beauty Show New York, the longest running professional beauty event in the country, and International Esthetics Cosmetics & Spa Conference New York, the leading spa and wellness event in the country, co-located to bring together over 30,000 beauty and spa professionals. The International Esthetics Cosmetics & Spa Conference New York grew the event over 10% compared to the 2019 event, while revenue grew 25% compared to 2022 event. Combined, the International Beauty Show and the International Esthetics Cosmetics & Spa Conference saw growth of attendees of 22% year over year. New onsite experiences such as the Look & Learn Stage—with cocktails and networking, a graffiti wall and selfie area, a Healthy You Pavilion, a Powerhouse Pavilion that celebrated black beauty entrepreneurs, a Recharge & Hydrate Lounge and a ‘Say Yes to You’ campaign engaged attendees.

Bar & Restaurant Expo, the nation’s largest and most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operators, grew the event 42% compared to the 2019 event. Bar & Restaurant Expo and World Tea Expo grew attendees 19% over 2022. In 2021, Bar & Restaurant Expo was a Trade Show Executive Gold 100 honoree and in 2022, a “Next 50” by total attendance by Trade Show Executive.

Vibe Conference, the premiere on-premises beverage event for beverage executives, grew the event 30% compared to the 2019 event. Vibe Conference attracted attendees from across the industry including chain restaurants, hotels, cruise lines, airlines, distributors, consultants, and agencies, resulting in a 20% increase compared to 2022. Vibe Conference was the largest event in its 14-year history, attracting the largest number of first-time operator attendees, which demonstrates how strongly this industry is rebounding and retooling for future growth.

All Fierce Pharma events experienced a resurgence. Fierce JPM Week, a hybrid event focused on how pharma and healthcare can thrive, experienced the highest revenue in the event’s history. The Business Development and Licensing (BD&L) Summit, designed for business development & licensing executives to gain exclusive insights on new opportunities, grew attendance 13% from 2022 and Fierce Pharma PR & Communications West, the only conference on the west coast dedicated to providing life science communicators with timely industry updates and best practices for successful communications strategies in the healthcare environment, increased 30% year over year.

All of Questex’s 2022 exhibition led events were featured on the Trade Show Executive fastest-growing list. [Press Release].

“We are delighted with how our strategy has come to life at our live events since returning from the pandemic. The forward pacing is extremely encouraging and 2023 is shaping up to be a banner year for the company,” added Miller.

About IBS New York
Produced by Questex and presented by American Salon, IBS New York is the longest running professional beauty event in the country. IBS New York is for professionals only and reaches a wide cross‐section of participants including salon owners and managers, hair stylists, hair colorists, cosmetologists, 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 free educational classes by industry legends, workshops, and exclusive show-floor discounts. For more information, visit ibsnewyork.com and the upcoming event in Las Vegas at ibslasvegas.com.

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, 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 Bar & Restaurant Expo
Bar & Restaurant Expo, formerly known as Nightclub & Bar Show, has continued to evolve to mirror the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry. The event provides 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 a division of the Questex Hospitality Group which also produces Vibe Conference, World Tea Conference & Expo, and daily content on barandrestaurant.com.

About Vibe Conference
Vibe Conference is the premier event for chain and hotel adult beverage executives and suppliers. The top on-premises conference is held annually and involves high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2024 conference will be held at Town & Country Resort San Diego February 26-28.

About Fierce Pharma
Biopharma is a fast-growing world where big ideas come along daily. Our readers rely on Fierce Pharma for the latest news, analysis and data on drugs and the companies that make them. Fierce Pharma covers the pharma waterfront, from late-stage drug development through the entire lifecycle—tracking regulatory approvals, payer negotiations, manufacturing, marketing, patent fights, government investigations and regulation, M&A deals and beyond. Our aim is to analyze the day’s news, showing readers not only what they need to know, but why they need to know it. Beyond the daily, the Fierce Pharma team produces special reports that take stock of the industry’s products and finances and shed new light on industry trends. Fierce Pharma offers a suite of events including Fierce JPM Week, the Business Development and Licensing (BD&L) Summit and Fierce Pharma PR & Communications West.

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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Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
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Cole, McRaven, Capuano, Hoplamazian added as speakers, United Airlines added as sponsor
Register for The Show here.

LAS VEGAS, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex announced today an initial list of high-value speakers, industry leading sponsors, and impactful programming for The Hospitality Show (The Show). The Show is a bold, new hospitality operations and technology event to be held June 27-29 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

The list of speakers announced today includes:

Athletic Greens COO and President Kat Cole, who will highlight the most significant stories and lessons about leadership and innovation that she has learned throughout her careerRetired U.S. Navy Admiral William H. McRaven, who will focus on leadership during high-stress situations, resilience in the face of adversity, and the determination to succeedMarriott International President and CEO Anthony CapuanoHyatt President and CEO Mark S. HoplamazianRLJ Lodging Trust President and CEO Leslie D. HaleHilton Chief Financial Officer and President of Global Development Kevin JacobsExtended Stay America Chief Operating Officer Liz Uber

Additional speaker announcements are forthcoming.

Initial programming information for The Show can be found here, and newly added events include:

Wednesday, June 28: AHLA’s technology arm, HTNG, will host the TechOvation Award Contest, which will recognize the most significant recent innovation in hospitality technology. Ten semifinalists will present their innovative products and one winner will be selected during this live award ceremony.Wednesday, June 28: AHLA will host the General Managers Summit at The Hospitality Show, where attendees can connect with fellow general managers, gain insights from industry leaders on issues facing general managers, and celebrate AHLA’s 2023 General Managers of the Year. Register for the event here.

Media interested in attending and covering The Show must submit their media credential application online. Applications for credentials will be accepted through Friday, June 9, 2023. Approved media will receive complimentary press badges and access to the expo floor, press lounge, and various networking events.

Created in partnership between AHLA and Questex, operator of Hotel Management, The Show is a new event for the entire hospitality industry. Attendees will experience the latest in hospitality operations and technology. The Show will bring together hotel owners, brand senior executives, operators, management companies, developers, and their teams for the perfect mix of discovery, networking, education, and curated buying experiences. 

The Show will feature two distinctive experiences for attendees to explore. Lobby Takeover is an immersive lobby space that attendees will pass through to enter the show, complete with the products and tech solutions that will be demonstrated on the expo floor. The hands-on Innovate the Room tour will feature the latest in-room technology, from workspace to entertainment to smart storage and more.

“The Show is already offering one of the most compelling lineups of speakers and programming of any hospitality event, but we’re just getting started,” said AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers. “In the coming weeks, we will be unveiling more speaker and programming updates that you and your team will not want to miss, so stay tuned. In the meantime, we invite you to register to join us in Las Vegas this June when we’ll take the hospitality event experience to the next level.”

For more information on the Hospitality Show, please visit https://www.thehospitalityshow.com/.

About AHLA
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the largest hotel association in America, representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide – including iconic global brands, 80% of all franchised hotels and the 16 largest hotel companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support and workforce development programs to move the industry forward. Learn more at www.ahla.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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New Show Floor Experiences Gives Each Attendee an Opportunity to ‘Say Yes’ to You

NEW YORK, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS) Las Vegas and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) Las Vegas announces registration is open. Coming off the incredible New York co-located events that drew over 30,000 attendees, momentum is high for the Las Vegas shows which will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center June 24-26, 2023, also targeting beauty, spa and wellness professionals.

The co-located shows are launching an exciting new show pattern. A day focused solely on education will be offered on Saturday, June 24th. Additional education opportunities and both the IBS and IECSC exhibit floors will be open on Sunday, June 25th from 9:00am – 6:00pm, and Monday, June 26th from 9:00am – 5:00pm, longer than traditional hours, ensuring more time for attendees and exhibitors to connect on the show floor.

“This is an excellent opportunity for attendees and exhibitors alike to make the most of their beauty and spa show experience,” said Elizabeth Fantetti, Event & Partnership Director, Questex Beauty & Spa Group. “By heavying up the education opportunities on Saturday, we’ve given attendees the ability to experience the exhibit floor as much as they want on Sunday and Monday, while still having plenty of rich education to choose from either day. It’s a surefire win for everyone attending the event.”

NEW ONSITE EXPERIENCES
Capitalizing on the success of new experiences at the New York events, the 2023 Las Vegas shows will feature multiple areas that celebrate and support attendees, while encouraging them to say YES to themselves, which ties into the ‘Say Yes to You’ campaign and theme that will run throughout the show.

“Our ‘Say Yes to You’ campaign, allows us to turn the focus on our attendees. Beauty and spa professionals are so used to saying yes to everyone else, especially their clients, and now we get the opportunity to have them feel special, learn from top educators in the business and become their best selves,” added Fantetti.

THE POWERHOUSE PAVILION: Celebrating Black Beauty Entrepreneurs – located on the IBS Las Vegas show floor, this pavilion will provide the opportunity to showcase, celebrate, and empower Black beauty industry entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Myavana, the space will feature a gallery highlighting some of the most successful Black beauty entrepreneurs over the years, and will incorporate education panels for any attendee looking to be inspired and boost their career.LOOK & LEARN STAGE will be a veritable social network for trends and education. Attendees can watch demonstrations of the latest techniques by renowned artists while lounging and enjoying cocktails with colleagues and friends, display their artistic skills on the Graffiti Wall and enjoy a 360-degree selfie extravaganza, all while the deejay plays the latest hits.HEALTHY YOU PAVILION –this area, located on the IECSC floor, will give attendees the opportunity to “Say Yes to a Healthy You” while experiencing the latest in health and wellness products, and also take a breather and connect with friends in the Recharge & Hydrate Lounge, sponsored by Mixhers.THE STUDIO STAGE – also located on the IECSC show floor, is an exciting area developed for exhibitors to present the latest and greatest products and technologies. Crowds will be clamoring to get near it and make purchases for their spas.

IBS and IECSC bring beauty and spa exhibitors together through a combined 130,000 square foot mega floor. Over 500 brands will be selling at professionals-only prices and offering in-booth demonstrations.

IBS Las Vegas exhibitors include: Amika, CHI by Farouk, Daisy Nail Products, Inc., DNA Hairtools, EBL Lashes, Gelish and Morgan Taylor, HaloCouture, Hattori Hanzo Shears, Lashbox, MAC Cosmetics, Paris Lash Academy, Turbo Power/Parlux, Tondeo and more.

IECSC Las Vegas exhibitors include: Celluma, Circadia, Classic Spa Collection, Dermalux, DermaplanePro, Dermalogica, DermaJem, Eminence Organic Skin Care, Face Reality Skincare, Farmhouse Fresh, Geneo, HydraFacial, Image Skincare, LightStim, Minkys, Mixhers, NaturaVerdePro, ProCell Therapies, Repechage, Silhouet-Tone USA, Skin Act Skin Script Skincare, Sorella Apothecary and more.

Attendees may register to attend by clicking here. The three-day Passport 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 at IBS Las Vegas and the curated conference sessions at IECSC Las Vegas are available for additional fees. All paid conference sessions include the three-day Passport. 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 2023 and 2024:

IECSC Florida, October 15-16, 2023 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.IBS and IECSC New York, March 3-5, 2024 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