The largest gathering of TMF professionals convened in Orlando to exchange actionable strategies, best practices, and insights to shape the future of the industry

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Annual Trial Master File (TMF) Summit saw record attendance with more than 300 TMF and clinical professionals from across the world. Taking place January 21–23 in Orlando, the 2020 Summit discussed strategies to elevate TMF operations by enhancing internal and external collaboration, eTMF processes, integrated technology, and inspection readiness.

Now in its ninth year, what started as an intimate gathering of executive leaders has grown into a three-day summit featuring over 30 sessions, 55 expert speakers, four training seminars, and six tracks focusing on TMF operations, partnerships, functional areas, quality, inspection readiness, and eTMF/technology enhancements. “The TMF Summit brings together Sponsors, CROs, Investigator Sites, Consultants and Vendors to share knowledge and exchange ideas,” shared longtime co-chair and sponsor Karen Roy, Chief Strategy Officer, PhlexGlobal.

As this event continues to grow, the original focus remains the same, to provide a focused curriculum paired with a high level of interactions between our educators and attendees. Co-chair, Jamie Marie Toth, CPM, MS, Director, Head of TMF Operations, Daiichi Sankyo, further supports this sentiment stating that “attending the TMF Summit gives you the opportunity to collaborate on TMF topics and learn from your peers. Workshops and case studies presented are relevant and timely, and always at the pulse of the industry. Fun is at the center of the conference with interactive presentations to spur your thinking.”

By working with its esteemed advisory board, the Summit continues to be the cornerstone event in clinical document management by adapting to current trends and addressing the common challenges and future struggles experienced by those in this industry. Co-chair, Marie-Christine Poisson-Carvajal, Head of TMF & Registry, Pfizer shared, “the TMF Summit is where you will learn from internationally recognized experts who will bring to you the upmost information on serious matters in a very fun way. Do not wait and join the TMF Family.”

TMF Summit 2020 sponsors included Complion, ComplyDocs, Ennov, Florence, Forte – Now an Advarra Company, GXP Quality Systems, inSeption Group, IQVIA, Just in Time GCP, LMK Clinical Research Consulting, Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company, MedPoint Digital, Montrium, Pharmatek Solutions, Phlexglobal, Transperfect, and Veeva.

The TMF Summit will celebrate a milestone year in 2021, commemorating a decade of providing the industry with a platform for comprehensive learning, actionable strategies, and unmatched networking. For updates throughout the year, visit tmfsummit.com.

About Questex:
At Questex, we are passionate about driving business outcomes. We connect buyers and sellers and help both achieve their goals. We are online, on devices and live with experiential engagements. We understand the buyer’s behavior and evolving needs and connect them with the seller through continual touchpoints. From discovery through purchase and purchase through advocacy, we supply unmatched access, insight, engagement and turnkey solutions all in one place.

Conference Director Aimee Gutzler 917-242-3890 agutzler@questex.com

Marketing Manager Emily Schriver 917-932-0431 eschriver@questex.com

Sponsorship Teneyke Smith 202-496-5548 tsmith@questex.com

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex is expanding its focus on the Experience Economy with a series of investments aligned with Live Design International (LDI), the premiere design and technology event for the lighting, audio, staging and video/projection category, including promotions, new appointments and enhanced conference programming at the annual event.

Key promotions and appointments this week include Marian Sandberg who moves into the Market Leader role, Jessi Cybulski who assumes the role of Show Director and Kye Browning who joins the team as Content Director.  These investments follow a record setting year for the 2019 Live Design International event in square footage, sponsorship programming and event attendance. 

“Marian, Jessi and Kye share the passion, dedication, intelligence and work ethic that represent the foundation of the Live Design International brand in every way that we engage with the market,” said John Siefert, Group President at Questex.  “Their leadership is defining a new era that harnesses the amazing legacy of the event and media brand while they embrace an integrated future that makes Live Design International the gathering point for event producers and designers across the spectrum of lighting, stage, audio/video production and broadcast.”

Other enhancements to the event include a new conference program for XLIVE, consisting of two unique tracks serving event producers that scale from large festivals and sporting events to concerts and user/customer corporate events. 

“With Kye leading our expanded conference programming for event producers, Live Design International cements its position as serving both ends of the live event experience, from the strategic front end of defining guest and attendee experience to the execution of making that vision a reality with staging, lighting, audio/video production and more.”

Finally, the company also announced that it will continue to serve the faith and worship market through conference and expo hall experiences at the Live Design International event. However, it will not host a separate show or a specific section of the expo floor to this segment.

“Through the process of defining our 2020 vision,” Siefert continued, “we have defined the seven pillars of the Live Design International event and media brand through analyzing our attendee, exhibitor and sponsor data.  This will create the framework for each element of our conference program at the event and our content programming through our year-round livedesignonline.com website.”

About LDI 
Founded in 1988, LDI (Live Design International) connects design, technology, and production to the live audience experience. As the leading conference and tradeshow for live design professionals from all around the globe, LDI hosts members of the production community, working in a wide range of international live and broadcast venues – festivals, corporate events, theatre, concerts, clubs, theme parks, architainment, and houses of worship. Learn more at www.ldishow.com

About Questex
At Questex, we are passionate about driving business outcomes. We connect buyers and sellers and help both achieve their goals. We are online, on devices and live with experiential engagements. We understand the buyer’s behavior and evolving needs and connect them with the seller through continual touchpoints. From discovery through purchase and purchase through advocacy, we supply unmatched access, insight, engagement and turnkey solutions all in one place. 

Media Contact
Julia Jacks
Marketing Manager
Live Design International
E: jjacks@questex.com

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex is expanding its focus on the Experience Economy. Today, the Company announces that it has appointed Marc Lapides as the Head of Restaurant Programming for the Bar & Restaurant Group, which includes the VIBE Conference, the #1 education program for on-premise beverage decision makers and supplier partners, the Nightclub & Bar Show, the go-to resource for the bar and restaurant industry and the rebranded nightclub.com to barandrestaurantexpo.com, the newly evolved digital platform aligned with the shows.

In this newly created position, Lapides will be responsible for accelerating the Bar & Restaurant Group’s expansion in the foodservice category including food tech, restaurant marketing and revenue growth. This comes at a time when the Nightclub & Bar Show, which takes place March 30-April 1, 2020 in Las Vegas, has seen a tremendous increase in culinary with its growing food and beverage conference program. The food and beverage industry sits squarely in the middle of the Experience Economy. Growth in the industry is directly linked to consumers who are looking for unique experiences when it comes to restaurants, bars and food consumption. The Nightclub & Bar Show 2020 will launch a new Welcome Kickoff Food Festival, which features themed food provided by food trucks, beverages from sponsors and live entertainment, to complement the established Food & Beverage Innovation Center, which is doubling its exhibitor participation.

As a well-respected leader, Lapides will identify new sponsorship and attendee revenue channels from the foodservice category. In addition, he will spearhead the content and engagement strategy of the new site with industry analysis, video, podcasts and more that integrate the live event and digital experience for the audience of bar, restaurant and nightclub owners, operators and franchises.

“Our rebranding of nightclub.com to barandrestaurantexpo.com is the first step in an integration strategy rolling out over the next few months to create a year-round platform for the bar and restaurant industry, featuring content aligned with the pillars of our brand: Guest Experience, Operations, Food & Beverage, People, Marketing and Technology,” said John Siefert, Group President of Beauty, Travel & Hospitality at Questex.

“More and more consumers desire memorable experiences in the food and beverage industry. Restaurants, bars and food manufacturers now have an exciting opportunity ahead of them – they can increase their value by making changes to their offerings through meaningful engagement,” said Tim McLucas, Nightclub & Bar Show Vice President. “We are excited to welcome Marc to our team. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry that will augment our existing bar and restaurant credentials.”

Lapides’ previous experience spans a range of senior sales and marketing roles in the hospitality industry, including Vice President of Marketing, Programming & Communications for the National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the annual NRA Show. During his tenure at the NRA, he led all marketing and programming for its annual event growing revenue and launching new events and programs. In addition, Lapides has served as Marketing Lead of Cosi Restaurant Group and through advertising agencies, he worked on a number of foodservice brands including Coca-Cola & Hershey’s.

“The Nightclub & Bar Show is recognized as the preeminent industry event for brands to reach new audiences and I look forward to help build and expand its reach,” added Lapides. “I wanted to join a show that was laser-focused on offering innovative ideas to grow restaurants and bars. I’m excited to join Questex and I look forward to leading our growth across additional segments.”

About VIBE Conference
VIBE Conference, a division of Questex, is the premier event for chain and hotel adult beverage executives and suppliers. Produced for Questex by Weiss Foodservice Visions, Inc., the top on-premise conference is held annually and involves high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2020 conference will be held February 24-26 at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA.

About Nightclub & Bar Show
Nightclub & Bar Show, owned by Questex, is the go-to resource for the bar and restaurant industry. Mirroring the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry, Nightclub & Bar has been providing the specific tools bar and restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper-competitive and dynamic industry. Nightclub & Bar Show is part of the Bar & Restaurant Group, a division of the Questex Hospitality Group, which also produces VIBE Conference, Nightclub & Bar Awards, and daily content on barandrestaurantexpo.com.

About Questex
At Questex, we are passionate about driving business outcomes. We connect buyers and sellers and help both achieve their goals. We are online, on devices and live with experiential engagements. We understand the buyer’s behavior and evolving needs and connect them with the seller through continual touchpoints. From discovery through purchase and purchase through advocacy, we supply unmatched access, insight, engagement, and turnkey solutions all in one place.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Michelle Osborne
Questex
mosborne@questex.com
617.219.8305

Travel Industry Expert Ruthanne Terrero Tapped to Lead the Travel & Meetings Portfolio

NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Travel & Meetings market, which reaches 90% of the U.S. travel marketplace including qualified travel advisors, meeting planners, and travel industry professionals, begins a new decade with a robust portfolio of events, content, eLearning as well as new, innovative solutions for both buyers and sellers. Leading the team is Ruthanne Terrero, who has been promoted to Vice President of the Travel & Meetings Group.

An expert in the travel and hospitality industries and luxury travel, in particular, Terrero is the founding Editorial Director of Luxury Travel Advisor magazine and the founder of Travel Agent magazine’s annual 30Under30 program. Throughout her time at Questex she has served as the Travel Market’s VP/Editorial Director, overseeing Luxury Travel Advisor, Travel Agent magazine, LuxuryTravelAdvisor.com, Travel Agent Central, and Meeting Spotlight. Earlier in her career, Terrero served as the Editor of Hotel Business and executive editor of Leisure Travel News. She speaks frequently at industry events, educating both suppliers and the travel advisor audience on the latest trends and best practices.

“Ruthanne is an industry trailblazer and she’s passionate about the industry as well as travel and meeting professionals. Ruthanne is the perfect person to lead our Travel & Meetings group into 2020 and beyond as we launch new products and solutions,” said John Siefert, Questex Group President.

Siefert added, “At Questex we’re excited to create new, innovative solutions. We recently launched The Beauty Experience, a digital and live event platform for beauty professionals, and Impact CBD, a content-based live event and digital platform that delves into the evolving and fast-paced world of CBD, in our Beauty and Wellness group. Our mission is to continue to produce innovative solutions that bring buyers and sellers together in the Travel and Meetings industry.”

The Travel & Meetings group recently launched Cruise Central, a new destination site that equips agents and advisors with an array of tools to position and sell cruise experiences during wave season. Earlier this month, the Travel & Meetings group launched its annual Awards of Excellence, where Luxury Travel Advisors vote for the best of the best in luxury travel suppliers, destinations, and hotels and the winners are announced at Ultra Summit, which will take place May 31-June 2, 2020 in San Antonio, TX.

In 2020, Luxury Travel Advisor celebrates its 15th anniversary, which will be commemorated with a number of online and print celebrations, including a “Where Are They Now” retrospective in June, which will highlight all of the advisors who have graced the magazine’s cover over the years.

Jordan Tielmann has also been promoted to Director, Business Development and Operations for Questex’s Prosumer Group where she will develop synergy between the Travel & Meetings groups events, content, and eLearning to create integrated solutions for buyers and sellers. Tielmann led Travel Agent University’s (TAU) digital education platform designed for travel advisors. TAU has more than 50 training programs for travel advisors to participate in with over 90,000 active US and Canadian members. Tielmann spearheaded the transformation of the TAU business from a sponsorship model funded by destination tourism boards, hotel brands, and cruise lines around the globe into a subscription model. Tielmann will replicate TAU’s success to create innovative products in the Travel & Meetings market.

In addition, Andi Washington, who has a proven record of creating integrated solutions for travel companies, has been promoted to Sales Director and will now lead Questex’s Travel & Meetings digital and eLearning sales.

Questex’s Travel & Meetings market connects buyers and sellers at every point in the buying journey. Questex offers Exhibitions, Conferences, Hosted Buyer, and Networking events in the Travel and Meetings market that brings buyers and sellers together as buyers move from discovering a problem to identifying features and functionality of a solution to selecting a provider to making a purchase through advocacy. Questex’s digital properties work in partnership with its events to drive year-round engagement and touchpoints with customers.

Questex’s Travel & Meetings portfolio includes:

• TravelAgentCentral.com
• Travel Agent magazine
• Travel Agent University
• Luxury Travel Advisor magazine
• LuxuryTravelAdvisor.com
• Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit
• Travel Industry Exchange 
• Meetings Spotlight
• Global Meetings & Incentive Travel Exchange
• Caribbean Meetings & Incentive Travel Exchange

For additional information on Questex’s Travel & Meetings market, visit: https://questex.com/markets/travel.

About Questex
At Questex, we are passionate about driving business outcomes. We connect buyers and sellers and help both achieve their goals. We are online, on devices and live with experiential engagements. We understand the buyer’s behavior and evolving needs and connect them with the seller through continual touchpoints. From discovery through purchase and purchase through advocacy, we supply unmatched access, insight, engagement and turnkey solutions all in one place. 

Media Contact
Jordan Tielmann
Director, Business Development and Operations
Questex’s Prosumer Group
E: jtielmann@questex.com
T: 212 895 8228

Event Takes Place 10-13 November 2020 at the Forte Village Resort in Sardinia, Italy

LONDON, Jan. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s SIBEC Europe 2020 brings Europe’s major operators from the Health, Fitness and Leisure markets to meet with leading international suppliers to build new business relationships and learn about profitable business strategies. The event is scheduled for 10-13 November 2020 at the Forte Village Resort in Sardinia, Italy.

SIBEC Europe will host 85 senior executives from the Health, Fitness and Leisure markets such as Nuffield Health, David Lloyd Leisure and SATS as well as 130 international suppliers such as Technogym, Gladstone and Pavigym.

The event’s location provides an intimate, results-oriented business setting, optimised to deliver maximum results. Prior to the event, each buyer and supplier has the opportunity to pre-select the companies they would like to meet with and SIBEC Europe strategically matches companies according to their preferences for a series of pre-scheduled face-to-face one-on-one meetings. Through a well-balanced networking programme, delegates also have the opportunity to spend time with their peers and prospective clients during offsite activities, coffee breaks, meals and receptions.

David Zarb Jenkins, Event Director for SIBEC Europe, said “Following record attendance and a very successful event in Malta, we are extremely excited to be taking the 24th annual SIBEC Europe event to the Forte Village Resort in Sardinia. This iconic property is the definition of style and luxury and is the perfect platform for delegates to conduct business away from the pressures of the office. SIBEC has facilitated over 50,000 meetings over the years between international suppliers and Europe’s most prominent fitness operators. Choosing exotic locations enhances the SIBEC experience and sets the tone for great networking and everlasting friendships. Ultimately people do business with people they like and we firmly believe SIBEC forms those friendships which translate into business.”  

“As we try to balance increasingly busy work schedules, I continue to find that SIBEC Europe provides me with the perfect opportunity to meet new and existing suppliers in a focused environment, which maximises the opportunity for both buyers and suppliers. It is always great to catch up with colleagues in a relaxed and informal environment. I would highly recommend SIBEC to any prospective buyers,” said Jason Stanton, Mytime Active.

To learn more about SIBEC Europe, visit: https://www.sibeceu.com/

To apply for a hosted buyer place at SIBEC Europe, click here.

To register as a supplier for SIBEC Europe, click here.

Stay connected to SIBEC Europe on Facebook and LinkedIn.

About Questex
At Questex, we are passionate about driving business outcomes. We connect buyers and sellers and help both achieve their goals. We are online, on devices and live with experiential engagements. We understand the buyer’s behavior and evolving needs and connect them with the seller through continual touchpoints. From discovery through purchase and purchase through advocacy, we supply unmatched access, insight, engagement and turnkey solutions all in one place. 

Media Contact
Chris Rivers
Marketing Manager
SIBEC Europe
+44 208 075 9731
crivers@questex.com

NEW YORK, Jan. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lisa Tanzer, President of Life is Good, will deliver an intimate keynote, “Life is Good, the power of optimism” during Questex’s HOTEC Design 2020 on Monday, June 29 at 9:00am at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida.

“We are in one of the fastest evolving industries in the world, and it is up to us to not only keep up but also set the trends,” said Mary Malloy, Event Director of HOTEC Design. “The keynote is going to offer both buyers and suppliers a new perspective on how to harness the power of relationship building to grow their own brands and businesses.”

Tanzer will discuss her journey, which led to her current role as President of Life is Good, a $100 million lifestyle brand. Part inspiration and part practical advice, she will shed light on how the power of relationships defined her success and demonstrate how attendees can unlock their true potential through their relationships. Tanzer will also share lessons on the power and profitability of Optimism and its role in building a meaningful brand while also doing good in the world.

“Throughout my career and most notably at Life is Good, I’ve seen how optimism can empower us to explore the world with open arms and an eye toward solutions, progress, and growth,” said Tanzer. “I’m so excited to share these lessons on optimism, many of which we learned from our customers, with the vibrant HOTEC community.”

Tanzer has dedicated her career to building brands and teams with compassion – from The Gillette Company, Hasbro, and Staples, to various start-ups in Children’s Entertainment. Today, as the President of Life is Good, Tanzer is responsible for growing the business while delivering the simple, yet powerful message of optimism.

HOTEC Design takes place June 28-30, 2020 at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, ranked the number one resort in Florida by Condé Nast Traveler. The keynote is open to all buyers and suppliers. To learn more about becoming a supplier or hosted buyer at HOTEC Design, visit hotecdesign.com.

About Questex LLC
At Questex, we are passionate about driving business outcomes. We connect buyers and sellers and help both achieve their goals. We are online, on devices and live with experiential engagements. We understand the buyer’s behavior and evolving needs and connect them with the seller through continual touchpoints. From discovery through purchase and purchase through advocacy, we supply unmatched access, insight, engagement and turnkey solutions all in one place.

HOTEC DESIGN MEDIA CONTACT:
Michelle Osborne
Questex
mosborne@questex.com
617.219.8305

Heather Mikesell Takes the Helm as Editor-in-Chief of American Spa

NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With a new year and decade on the horizon, Questex’s American Spa, the spa and wellness authority, is poised to capitalize on its position as the top choice for spa and wellness professionals looking to better their businesses. For more than two decades, the brand has provided wellness leaders and decision-makers the news, business advice, research, trends, and more to help them nurture and scale their operations. An annual award winner for exceptional editorial and design, American Spa magazine has grown to include a dynamic website, multiple newsletters, engaging social media content, and popular industry events, such as the International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conferences (IECSC); SPATEC, the industry’s number-one hosted buyer event; and Impact CBD Expo, which debuts in August.

In the new year, executive editor Heather Mikesell will take the helm as editor-in-chief, building on the brand’s legacy of delivering award-winning content that helps spa and wellness professionals nurture and grow their businesses. A long-time veteran of the American Spa team, Mikesell takes over from Julie Keller Callaghan, who is leaving to pursue other wellness-related opportunities. Keller Callaghan will continue her relationship with American Spa with editor-at-large projects.

“Over the past two decades, I’ve watched the spa and wellness industry grow to become an integral part of our daily lives,” says Mikesell. “I’m looking forward to sharing the stories that are impacting the industry and helping our American Spa audience tackle the challenges that affect their businesses.”

Thanks to its expansive reach, American Spa has created a robust social media presence with more than 95,000 followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, connecting industry members to a vibrant community. It delivers the information spa and wellness professionals need with a variety of newsletters, such as Medical Spa Report and Spa Scoop, delivered straight to their inboxes. Readers can also gain insight on the experiences of other spa directors in the industry with the brand’s Spa Talk interviews, discover the trending treatments estheticians are raving about with American Spa’s esthetician’s channel, and benefit from tips and tools for improving their businesses with Business Builder articles contributed each month from industry insiders. Through its award-winning print publication, easy-to-navigate website, popular industry events, and engaging podcasts, webinars, and videos, American Spa is bringing spa and wellness professionals more of what they’ve come to love from the trusted brand in 2020. 

About Questex
At Questex, we are passionate about driving business outcomes. We connect buyers and sellers and help both achieve their goals. We are online, on devices and live with experiential engagements. We understand the buyer’s behavior and evolving needs and connect them with the seller through continual touchpoints. From discovery through purchase and purchase through advocacy, we supply unmatched access, insight, engagement and turnkey solutions all in one place. 

Contact:          
Jordan Tielmann
(212) 895-8228
jtielmann@questex.com

Electronics Industry Influencer Karen Field to Focus on Delivering World-Class Content and Programs that Drive Audience Engagement and New Revenue Stream

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex today announces that electronics industry content creator and strategist Karen Field has joined the company as Group Content Director, Technology for the FierceElectronics and Sensors Conference & Expo brands.

In this newly created position, Field will lead the content development and strategy for FierceElectronics, a news and information source for design engineers and engineering management, covering the business and technology aspects related to the entire electronics industry. Field will also oversee the programming for the Sensors Conference & Expo brands, North America’s premier event focused exclusively on sensors and sensor-integrated systems, taking place June 22-24, 2020 in San Jose.

A former design engineer with a Mechanical Engineering degree and MBA, Field brings more than 20 years of experience working in the electronics information services industry at Informa, UBM and Reed Business Information to develop content for a diverse audience of business technical professionals. Field is known for challenging conventional thinking and taking a novel approach to the creation of highly engaging and actionable editorial and live event/conference programming. She is also skilled at creating synergies between media and events to drive registration and engagement.

“This is the perfect time to bring someone of Karen’s caliber on to our team, as the Questex Technology portfolio is thriving across both events and media and our audience has expressed a strong desire for quality editorial,” said Kevin Gray, Publisher, Technology Group. “Karen is a talented editor and leader with a strong understanding of the information needs of the engineering community. Her creativity and innovative thinking will help us deepen our engagement with that audience.” Field will report to Gray.

Field joins Questex from Informa where she was most recently the Executive Director, Content, for the Infrastructure Intelligence Group. Field oversaw content teams within the Design Engineering and Sourcing, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, and Energy and Buildings verticals. In this position, her leadership on content strategy helped to more than double content marketing group revenues in three years. Field also served as content lead for the launch of the IoT Institute brand and Content Lead for Electronic Design’s online educational Bootcamp series.

Prior, she held several senior management positions at UBM. Her last position was Senior Vice President, Editorial Director at UBM Tech, where she led a team of editors for its three major electronics industry brands EE Times, EDN and the Embedded System Conference (ESC). Among her many achievements, Field led the transition of EE Times from a purely staff-written model to a community model and increased ESC conference revenue and attendance by creating exciting new programs.

Field is a strong advocate for women in engineering and supports STEM education, most notably having spearheaded the launch of Innovation Generation, a website targeting the makers in K-12 classrooms.

Earlier in her career, Field was Vice President, Editorial Director at Reed Business Information where she led a team of editors for the electronics brands – Design News, EDN and Test & Measurement World.

Contact Field via email at kfield@questex.com or follow her on Twitter @karenfield.

About Questex
At Questex, we are passionate about driving business outcomes. We connect buyers and sellers and help both achieve their goals. We are online, on devices and live with experiential engagements. We understand the buyer’s behavior and evolving needs and connect them with the seller through continual touchpoints. From discovery through purchase and purchase through advocacy, we supply unmatched access, insight, engagement and turnkey solutions all in one place. 

Media Contact
Kevin Gray
Publisher, Technology Group
Questex
kgray@questex.com

Acquires the Live Experience Assets (including Live Design), Club Industry and World Tea Expo

NEW YORK, Dec. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s mission is to create a world-class information services business by advancing companies who help people live longer, healthier and better lives through the Experience Economy.

Today, Questex announces it is acquiring the Live Experience assets including Live Design, Club Industry and World Tea Expo. The acquired portfolio aligns perfectly with Questex’s focus on the Experience Economy, and will join the Company’s other assets focused on the Hospitality industry. 

“The Experience Economy is here. Companies driven by ‘experiences’ have a competitive advantage with business growth. In fact, they grow four times faster than companies that don’t embrace the Experience Economy,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex. “Research shows that 74 percent of consumers prioritize experiences over products or things. The customer experience has taken over from price and product features as the key brand differentiator because individuals want to participate in meaningful work completed on their own timetables. As businesses compete for the attention of customers, experiences become a unique selling point.”

Questex’s Hospitality market portfolio includes properties such as the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF), Nightclub & Bar and the SIBEC Sports & Health Industry event.

The Live Experience and World Tea assets complement Questex’s Restaurant & Bar portfolio. Research shows that tailwinds are boosting the restaurant industry with food-service expenditures growing at 6.4 percent a year and tea market growth in the food service, specialty and the ready to drink markets align with the expansion of Questex’s Restaurant & Bar portfolio. In addition, lighting and design creates experiences in nightclubs and bars along with other experience venues making Live Design (LDI) a perfect fit with Questex’s Nightclub & Bar focus.

The Club Industry assets fit with Questex’s SIBEC Sports & Health Industry event as well as the hosted buyer environments Questex delivers in this market. Consumer experiences such as events and activities, spectator sports, membership clubs and sports centers are fast-growing, while expenditures on membership and sporting clubs are also growing strongly.

The Live Experience assets also include the rights to the XLive brands including the XLive Esports Summit and the WFX Network.

For additional information on Questex, visit www.questex.com.

About Questex
At Questex, we are passionate about driving business outcomes. We connect buyers and sellers and help both achieve their goals. We are online, on devices and live with experiential engagements. We understand the buyer’s behavior and evolving needs and connect them with the seller through continual touchpoints. From discovery through purchase and purchase through advocacy, we supply unmatched access, insight, engagement and turnkey solutions all in one place.

Media Contact
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
kspellman@questex.com
(212) 895-8488

Offers One-to-One Meetings and Networking Opportunities for Meeting and Event-Planning Professionals and Incentive Buyers

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s 11^th annual Caribbean & Mexico Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE), the essential event for networking, growing and maximizing Caribbean and Mexican meeting, incentives, conferencing and exhibition (MICE) business, will take place at Atlantis Paradise Island, the Bahamas from October 26-29, 2020.

“The Bahamas and Nassau Paradise Island represent an ideal location for meetings organized by North American planners for so many reasons,” said Bryan Gay, Senior Vice President of Sales, Atlantis Paradise Island. “Among them, the non-stop flights from numerous U.S. and Canadian airports, the sophisticated entertainment and nightlife options, as well as the fact that English is spoken in the Bahamas.”

The event, held in partnership with the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), will feature culturally immersive activities and receptions. Additionally, CMITE is the only event in this market to offer private, one-to-one pre-scheduled appointments in deluxe hotel rooms. In two and a half days, CMITE connects pre-qualified, fully hosted, North American meeting planners and incentive buyers with leading Caribbean and Mexican suppliers to cultivate meaningful industry relationships.

“All of us in The Islands of The Bahamas, and particularly Nassau Paradise Island, are delighted to have Caribbean & Mexico Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE) return to our beautiful destination. If crystal-blue seas, soft sand and island comforts piqued your interest in Nassau Paradise Island, you’ll be thrilled to know that planning a meeting here can be as carefree as the getaway,” said George Brice, Vice President, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board. “With an array of resorts and hotels suitable for accommodating groups of any size and state-of-the-art meeting facilities with multiple venues, and taking into account the proximity to the U.S. (less than an hour off the coast of south Florida), Nassau Paradise Island will be showcasing the very best options for incentive and corporate meetings.”

Questex Travel Group’s MICE events have proven to be successful with their one-to-one meetings, top-of-the-line training and networking opportunities for meeting and event-planning professionals as well as incentive buyers.

For the latest event information on CMITE, visit https://www.cmiteevent.com/.

About Questex
At Questex, we are passionate about driving business outcomes. We connect buyers and sellers and help both achieve their goals. We are online, on devices and live with experiential engagements. We understand the buyer’s behavior and evolving needs and connect them with the seller through continual touchpoints. From discovery through purchase and purchase through advocacy, we supply unmatched access, insight, engagement and turnkey solutions all in one place.

CONTACT
Katie Zandonella
Marketing Director
Questex Travel Group
212.895.8262
kzandonella@questex.com