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.

Contact:
Kirvin Doak Communications
THSPR@kirvindoak.com

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 

Spatec North America Fall Edition Will Take Place in Florida in September, 2023

NEW YORK, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Spatec North America Spring, the spa industry’s leading one-to-one event, brought together 38 of North America’s most prestigious owners and operators of major resort, hotel, destination, chain day spas, and design & management companies to meet with 38 key leading domestic and international suppliers, April 3-5 at the La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas.

“Spatec is an unparalleled way to do business that adds a human element to sales conversations. The relaxed, luxurious, intimate setting provides the perfect backdrop to meet, engage and build relationships with unprecedented ease, effectiveness and speed,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Event and Partnership Director, Questex Beauty & Spa Group. “I am so proud of the Spatec North America team for curating a diverse selection of supplier offerings to maximize the exposure and benefit to event buyers and we are grateful to our sponsors for helping us craft fun and memorable experiences.”

The event was a major success, delivering on its promise to connect suppliers through nearly 800 one-to-one appointments with buyers they chose to meet with in advance via pre-selection criteria. In addition, carefully crafted themed nights complete with team building competitions and karaoke gave attendees the opportunity to network with everyone in attendance regardless of whether or not they had appointments booked.

“I loved the new mix of vendors. But just as importantly, I met some spa owners from my area at dinner. One was talking about an operational problem and the others chimed in with solutions. We’re going to continue the conversation at home. The ability to network and make new peer friends is invaluable,” said Debra Myers, Director of Spa and Wellness, Mandarin Oriental.

La Cantera Resort & Spa was a beautiful property and the perfect backdrop to break down business barriers, adding an element of fun, blending professional networking with more personalized getting-to-know-each-other experiences, and the opportunity to indulge guests with well-appointed, luxury amenities.

Spatec North America’s Fall event will take place at the Eau Palm Beach in Manalapan, FL September 26-29, 2023. Suppliers interested in attending, click here. Buyers interested in attending, click here.

Learn more about Spatec North America at www.spatecna.com and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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
Debbie Schmidle
Spa Marketing Manager
dschmidle@questex.com 

NEW YORK, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LUX* Grand Gaube, located on the island of Mauritius, has been voted “The Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World” for 2023 by the readers of Questex’s Luxury Travel Advisor.

Each year, Luxury Travel Advisor hosts a bracket-style tournament in honor of the N.C.A.A.’s “March Madness” in which 64 hotels from around the world are pitted against each other to earn the title of “The Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World.” Nearly 200 hotels nominated themselves for participation, from which the editorial team at Luxury Travel Advisor then selected 64 hotels for inclusion. These were placed into four regional brackets (“Asia, Indian Ocean and South Pacific;” “Europe, Middle East and Africa;” “Latin America and Caribbean;” and “North America”) and randomly paired up against each other. Voting was then opened to Luxury Travel Advisor’s readership; the hotel with the most votes after each round moved on to face its new competition. In total, six rounds of voting were required to name the champion.

In the final round, LUX* Grand Gaube defeated Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo Hotel in Brazil by a “score” of 32,637 to 17,159—that’s nearly two-thirds of the vote going towards the champion. Additional semifinal participants included the Thompson Central Park New York and Savoy Palace in Funchal, Portugal.

“The readers of Luxury Travel Advisor have spoken and LUX* Grand Gaube—represented by its natural-yet-retro-chic lobby—has come out on top,” said Matt Turner, Editor, Luxury Travel Advisor. “We hope to have inspired some of our readers and shed light on just a few of the many impressive (and Instagrammable) hotels worldwide through the competition. We thank our community and all the hotels for their participation and offer our congratulations to LUX* Grand Gaube on its victory.”

About the Hotels

LUX* Grand Gaube is a tropical retreat located on the northern tip of Mauritius, tucked away on a peninsula bordering two coves. The design of Kelly Hoppen blends with the surrounding greenery, while each of the 186 rooms, suites and villas is made to feel like a home—that is, if home is having an outdoor bathtub overlooking the Indian Ocean. Guests have access to two beaches and pools, six restaurants and seven bars, a LUX* Me Spa and tennis academy, land, water and air sports for the whole family, and the nearby Mont Choisy Le Golf course.

Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo Hotel, located in the Jardins neighborhood, just one block from the historic Avenida Paulista, offers guests easy access to the district’s chic designer boutiques, upscale dining venues and the nearby São Paulo Museum of Art. The luxury property has 218 rooms—with some of the best views of the capital—including the largest and newest Presidential Suite in Latin America. One highlight is the 360-degree central bar and views of São Paulo’s skyline found at SEEN restaurant on the 27th floor. Additional amenities include an Anantara Spa, outdoor swimming pool and jazzy MUST Bar.

For more from Luxury Travel Advisor, visit www.luxurytraveladvisor.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

Matt Turner
Editor
Luxury Travel Advisor
mturner@questex.com

The Shows’ Successful Return to the Javits Center Ignited by New Onsite Experiences

NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS New York) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC New York) made an unprecedented return to the Javits Center with exciting new onsite experiences and three jam-packed days of the best in beauty and spa. Over thirty thousand professionals attended to walk through miles of exhibits, learn the latest industry trends and techniques from prominent artists and skilled estheticians, and acquire business-building skills to take their crafts and careers to the next level.

Over 500 brands showcased their newest products and innovations in the nearly 100,000 square feet co-located space. The 2023 Shows kicked off with ribbon cuttings at the Shows’ entrances. Taking part in the events were executives from Questex, Circadia (sponsors of the IECSC New York ribbon cutting) and Tondeo (sponsors of the IBS New York ribbon cutting).

Exhibitors at IBS New York 2023 included: Amika, Andis, Chi by Farouk, DNA Hairtools and Extensions, Gelish + Morgan Taylor, HALOCOUTURE Extensions, KANAR, MAC Cosmetics, Morfose Cosmetics, Olaplex, Parlux, Turbo Power and many more! For the full list, click here.

Exhibitors at IECSC New York 2023 included: Circadia, Eminence Organic Skin Care, HydraFacial, Geneo, FarmHouse Fresh, LightStim+, MerryLaz, Silhouet-Tone USA, Procell Therapies, Repechage and more! For the full list, click here.

As always, attendees had the opportunity to shop for products for their salons and spas at professionals‐only pricing and to network with industry leaders.

“2023 marked a new chapter for both IBS and IECSC New York, propelled by the success of our new onsite experiences which were conceived as a way to celebrate and support our attendees,” said Elizabeth Fantetti, Partnership & Event Director, Questex’s Beauty & Spa Group. “The feedback from everyone who took part in this year’s New York Shows – from the exhibitors to the speakers to the attendees – has been overwhelmingly positive. We can’t wait to build on this success and continue to grow.”

NEW ONSITE EXPERIENCES at the 2023 SHOWS:

THE POWERHOUSE PAVILION: Celebrating Black Beauty Entrepreneurs – located on the IBS New York show floor, this pavilion provided the opportunity to showcase, celebrate, and empower Black beauty industry entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Myavana, the space featured a gallery highlighting some of the most successful Black beauty entrepreneurs over the years, incorporated education panels, and had beauty industry business consultants available to provide guidance for any attendee looking to boost their career.LOOK & LEARN STAGE – also located on the IBS New York show floor, was a veritable social network for trends and education. Attendees watched demonstrations of the latest techniques by renowned artists while lounging and enjoying cocktails with colleagues and friends, displayed their artistic skills on the Graffiti Wall sponsored by Andis, and enjoyed a 360-degree selfie pandemonium sponsored by After Pose, all while the deejay played the latest hits.HEALTHY YOU PAVILION – located on the IECSC New York show floor, this area gave attendees the opportunity to “Say Yes to a Healthy You” while experiencing the latest in health and wellness products from top brands like Sugarbear Vitamin Care. Plus, attendees could stop by the Recharge & Hydrate Lounge to relax, regroup, and reconnect with friends and colleagues.

In addition, the IECSC show floor featured the Studio Stage, a demonstration area developed for exhibitors to present the latest and greatest products and technologies.

An incredible list of speakers and educators took part in this year’s Shows, including:

IBS New York

Candy Shaw (AKA thebalaylama) – the world’s foremost authority on balayage education. She teaches a fast, efficient, no-nonsense method of hair paintingKeya Neal (Kolour Kulture) – an industry activist, DEI Strategist, Kolour Koach, Texture Specialist, KeyNote Speaker, ABCH Certified, and Intercoiffure memberMonaé Everett – a celebrity hair stylist, author and educator with 20 years of experienceGilad Goldstein  – as part of the Ulta Design Team, Gilad creates online Salon Education for stylists globallyIvan Zoot (Clipper Guy) – shares technical cutting, business building and career success education at trade shows and events

For a full list of IBS New York speakers click here.

IECSC New York

Savanna Boda – a Clinical Educator for iS Clinical and SkinPen, and is the in-house esthetician for Dermascope magazine Dr. Susan Lovelle (Dr. Susan, The Thrive Architect) – teaches busy women how to flourish by mastering their energy, weight, and hormones. She’s the Founder of Premiere Wellness, a comprehensive lifestyle health company that serves clients globallyCrystal Ochemba-Powell – an experienced Licensed Esthetician, Makeup Artist, Business Coach and Licensed Continuing Education Provider with a combined ten years of experience in both business marketing and the beauty industryMary Nielsen – after 14 years with a surgical group, plus ten years owning a thriving med-spa and over ten years running a private aesthetics school, with multiple books under her name and countless articles in esthetics journals, to say that Mary Nielsen is passionate about the Aesthetics industry is an understatementE’toshia McFarland – a Licensed Esthetician, award-winning educator, and spa owner of Faces By Etosh

For a full list of IECSC New York speakers, click here.

Exhibitors, speakers, and attendees from both the Spa and Beauty industries shared testimonials of their experiences at this year’s Show:

Michael Pugliese, Circadia“We love exhibiting at IECSC. There is a huge audience always hungry for education, the classes are always standing room only and filled with people not only from New York, but from all over the country and the world. It’s a great way to connect with the aesthetics industry.”  Jeff Fuhr, BAMS“We’re getting a lot of new clients and the opportunity that we found here has been nothing short of excellent. It’s packed here and we’ll be here for the foreseeable future.” Cornell McBride, President and CEO, McBride Research Laboratories (and featured “game changer” in the Powerhouse Pavilion gallery)   “The Powerhouse Pavilion is truly motivating and inspiring for recognizing game changers in the beauty industry. It’s important to have the discussion and understand the history in order to move forward. The conversations that take place in this pavilion will help breaks down barriers. IBS is at the forefront of change.” Alexandra Fox – Attendee“We took a big risk and came from Toronto, and the Shows went beyond our expectations. We learned a lot, saw tons of vendors, found things to add to our studio – we had no idea we were missing.”

For more information, on IBS New York, visit ibsnewyork.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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

Upcoming Events

Additional networking and educational opportunities for beauty and wellness professionals are available at IBS Las Vegas and IECSC Las Vegas, taking place June 24-26, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit ibslasvegas.com or iecsclasvegas.com for more information. Also, IECSC Florida will take place October 15-16, 2023 at the Palm Beach Convention Center. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.

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.

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 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. 

Contact: Amanda Brokaw
Email: amanda@brokawpr.com
Phone: 917.238.0204

NEW YORK, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management today announces the inaugural “Forty Over 40” list, which showcases strong, passionate leaders in the hospitality industry who are age 40 plus.

For the first time, Hotel Management opened up its call for nominations to the greater industry in order to capture true talent forty or over that deserves widespread recognition for their dedication to the field.

More than 115 nominations were received, and 40 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management’s senior editorial staff for their dedication and outstanding achievements. They are:

Kurt Alexander, President, Omni Hotels & Resorts
Mark Alvarez, Chief People & Culture Officer, HP Hotels
Matthew Barba, Chief Operating Officer, Charlestowne Hotels
Sam Barnwell, Vice President Operations & Development, Hotel Investment Services
Alycia Bilbrey, Regional Director of Operations, National Hospitality Services
Rik Blyth, Vice President & General Manager, La Fonda on the Plaza
John Brewster, Chief Engineer, SpringHill Suites Franklin (Tenn.) Cool Springs
Lynda Campbell, Vice President of Operations, 5 Senses Hospitality
Brian Cooke, Vice President of Food & Beverage, Driftwood Hospitality
Liz Dahlager, Executive Vice President, Mereté Hotel Management
Carol Davies, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Driftwood Hospitality Management
David Duncan, CEO & President, First Hospitality
Sarah Eustis, Founder & CEO, Main Street Hospitality
Jenni Gaherty, Regional Director of Sales, HHM
Gary Gobin, Director of Operations, hihotels by Hospitality International
David Gould, President of Operations, Superhost Hospitality
Tinisha Green, Revenue Strategist, Crown Hotel & Travel Management
Felicia Haynes, Director of Sales, Embassy Suites Memphis
Rhett Hirko, Senior VP, Revenue Optimization & Distribution, Preferred Travel Group
Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America & Historic Hotels Worldwide
Brent Jackson, President, Jackson Hotel Management
Sue James, Senior Director, Hilton Worldwide Sales Asia, Hilton
Thomas Kirkland, CEO & Founder, TEKMAK Development
Willis Loughhead, General Manager, The Algonquin Hotel, Times Square
Simon Mais, Chief Operating Officer, EOS Hospitality
David Mariotti, Area General Manager, Remington Hotels
James Meminger, Vice President of eCommerce, HHM
Brian Mock, General Manager, Ideal Hospitality
Kirk Pederson, President, Sightline Hospitality
Jack Poling, General Manager, Hampton Inn Wheeling
Michelle Sedlak, Area Director of Sales, Aimbridge Hospitality
Daymain Smith, CEO & Founder, Synergy Hospitality Group
Richard Squires, Managing Partner, Lennox Capital Partners
Samantha Stallings, Corporate Director – Sales & Culture, HD-Hospitality
Lisa Starks, Director of Human Resources, Crestline Hotels & Resorts
Carolina Torres, Area Director of Sales & Marketing, Economos Properties
Kirt Trivedi, President & Managing Partner, Anant Operations
Hubert Viriot, CEO, YOTEL
Mihir Wankawala, Managing Director, The Wankawala Organization
Shanna Wright, Vice President of Distribution Services, Red Roof

“Millennials—and now those even younger—have received much attention as of late for their contributions to the industry, but Gen X and above are still in the prime of their careers,” said Elaine Simon, Senior Managing Editor with Questex Hospitality and Hotel Management. “HM’s inaugural Forty Over 40 project celebrates some of the most amazing over-40 hoteliers in the business today, ranging from general managers and directors of sales up to CEOs and company founders. We are so excited to present this group to the industry at large and are happy to announce that it will be an annual project going forward. Congratulations to our first Forty Over 40 winners!“

The 2023 “Forty Over 40” winners are featured in the March print issue of Hotel Management. Visit www.hotelmanagement.net to learn more.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group
Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized print and online source for the latest news, trends and analysis across the hospitality industry. Stay up-to-date on breaking news in global and local investment, development, technology, operations, food & beverage and design.

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 Contacts
Elaine Simon
Senior Managing Editor
212-895-8431
esimon@questex.com

Michelle MacLeod
Marketing Manager
617-219-8346
mmacleod@questex.com