SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Vibe Conference, the premiere on-premise beverage conference for beverage executives, today announces the winners of the Jim Flaherty Industry Legend Award and the Innovator Award. David Commer, President of Commer Beverage Consulting, has won the Jim Flaherty Industry Legend Award, and Becky Boyd, Senior Director of Menu Innovation and Strategy for Bloomin’ Brands, has won the Innovator Award. Both awards recognize individuals with passion for the industry who have helped advance it in significant ways.

Tim McLucas, Vice President, Bar & Restaurant said, “Congratulations to David Commer and Becky Boyd on their award wins. Both have made significant contributions to the hospitality industry, and we applaud them for their tireless efforts and achievements.”

The Jim Flaherty Industry Legend Award winner David Commer is an acclaimed beverage and hospitality industry expert and speaker with 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Commer Beverage Consulting has provided independent and unbiased beverage services and strategies to numerous clients, including TGI Friday’s, Red Lobster, Cheddar’s, Chuy’s, and more. He brings deep and diverse experience in all aspects of restaurant management and operations, and his operator background has been invaluable in creating successful beverage programs at TGI Friday’s.

Innovator Award winner Becky Boyd has a passion for culinary and beverage excellence. Boyd spearheads the strategic direction for menu innovation and quality work streams for Bloomin’ Brands’ casual dining portfolio of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Bonefish Grill. Boyd’s journey with Bloomin’ Brands started in operations as an hourly employee and has grown into a management position. She is a driving force behind the continued growth and success of Bloomin’ Brands’ beverage and culinary programs in the industry.

The awards were voted on by Vibe Conference Advisory Council members.

To learn more about Vibe Conference, visit: https://www.vibeconference.com. Stay connected with Vibe Conference and industry news at https://www.barandrestaurant.com/chains.

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

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
Michelle Osborne
Vibe Conference
mosborne@questex.com

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Vibe Conference, the premiere on-premise beverage conference for executives, today announces the 2024 Vista Awards. Vibe Vista Awards recognize the top performers in the beverage industry through the creation, training, execution, management, and on-going positive results of beverage programs.

The Vibe Vista Award winners include:

Best Overall: Casinos: PENN EntertainmentBest Overall: Cruise Lines: Virgin VoyagesBest Overall: Hotels: Hilton Managed HotelsBest Overall: Multi-Unit Chain Restaurants: BJ’s RestaurantsBest Spirits Program: Norwegian Cruise LineBest Wine Program: Royal Caribbean InternationalBest Beer Program: Hooters of AmericaBest Adult Alcohol-Free Beverage Program: Virgin VoyagesBest Beverage Limited Time Offer: SSP AmericaBest Beverage Menu: Norwegian Cruise Line

Tim McLucas, Vice President, Bar & Restaurant, said, “Congratulations to the 2024 Vibe Vista Awards winners. These individuals and venues represent the best of the best in our industry, and we are proud to recognize their achievements and contributions.”

Vibe Vista Awards entries were judged by a panel of Johnson & Wales University beverage faculty, staff and alumni, together with Technomic and SevenFifty Daily and Beverage Media Group. Winners were chosen based on positive beverage sales initiatives, efficient operational innovations, and training and service programs producing high-quality standards.

Awards were judged on positive beverage sales initiatives, efficient operational innovations and training and service programs producing high-quality standards.

The judging panel includes:

Brian Warrener, Associate Professor & Director of the Center for Beverage Education & Innovation, Johnson & Wales University (Judging Chair)Michael Sabitoni, Associate Professor & Dept. Chair, Food & Beverage + Travel & Tourism Studies, Johnson & Wales UniversityBrian Van Gyzen, Associate Professor, Johnson & Wales UniversityDonna Hood Crecca, Principal, TechnomicJulie Heseman, Director, Research & Insights, TechnomicCourtney Schiessl Magrini, Editor-in-Chief, SevenFifty Daily & Beverage Media Group

To learn more about Vibe Conference, visit: https://www.vibeconference.com. Stay connected with Vibe Conference and industry news at https://www.barandrestaurant.com/chains.

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

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
Michelle Osborne
Questex
mosborne@questex.com
617.219.8305

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management today announces 2024’s “Forty Over 40” list, which showcases dedicated, enthusiastic leaders in the hospitality industry who are age 40 plus.

Hotel Management opened its call for nominations to the greater industry to identify hospitality trailblazers 40 or over who deserve widespread recognition for their commitment and experience.

More than 100 nominations were received, and 40 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management’s senior editorial staff. They are:

Carlene Alpert, VP Marketing & Communications, Dimension Hospitality
Omar Bouchaar, General Manager & Executive Hospitality Assistant, Wyndham Garden Brooklyn Hotel New York
Carlos Bueno, Managing Director, The Newbury Boston
Lovell Casiero, Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategies, PM Hotel Group
Charles Cushman, CEO, Heron Hospitality
Catherine Diem, Director of Sales, Worldwide Financial & Insurance Accounts, Hilton
Jeremy Fraize, Assistant General Manager – Topnotch Resort, SPIRE Hospitality
Richard Garcia, SVP of Beverage & Food & Head of Operations for Caribbean and Latin America, Remington Hospitality
Karen Gilbride, Vice President Global Marketing, Avid Hotels, Atwell Suites & Garner Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Shawna Gingras, Vice President of Portfolio Technology, Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Greg Giordano, Vice President, Brand Operations, Wyndham
Bob Hartman, General Manager, Residence Inn by Marriott – Amelia Island
Neha Jadhav, CFO & Co-Founder, Luminous Hotel Management
Nancy Johns, Senior Vice President Integrated Marketing + Digital Solutions, Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Adam Keeshan, Managing Partner, Food & Beverage, Ithaka Hospitality Partners
Amy King, Vice President Luxury, Mixed-Use & Corporate Development, Hilton Worldwide
Andrew Kucko, Vice President of Revenue Management, Independent & Lifestyle Division, CHIA, CHBA, Remington Hospitality
Jason LaBarge, Senior Vice President, Raines Co.
Daniel Lam, Area General Manager, Economos Properties
Christophe Le Chatton, General Manager & Area Vice President, The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte; Northwood Hospitality
Kelli Martin, VP of Sales + Revenue, Modus Hotels by PM Hotel Group
Nicole McAlister, Area Director of Franchise Performance, Choice Hotels International
Sharon Meyers, Director of Catering Sales, Westfields Marriott
John Murtha CHA, General Manager, Omni Parker House
Steven Nicholas, Managing Principal & Head of Asset Management, Noble Investment Group
Juli Norberg, Dual Director of Sales & Marketing – Winter the Dolphin’s Beach Club & Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach, McKibbon Hospitality
Patrick Norton, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Brittain Hotels & Resorts
Lina Patel, Director, Strategic Franchise Initiatives, Red Roof
Amaury Piedra, Managing Director, Caribe Royale Orlando
Azher Razvi, General Manager, Tru by Hilton
Joe Schafer, Culinary Director, Kennebunkport Resort Collection
Anna Scozzafava, Chief Strategy Officer & Senior Vice President, Technology, Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH)
Merav Segev, Senior Vice President of Operations, Highgate Hotels
Tonya Shells, Event Manager, HGMV
Amanda Smith, Area General Manager, SPIRE Hospitality
Erin Smith, Vice President of Sales, Pacifica Hotels
Jeffrey Smith, Vice President & Managing Director, Omni PGA Frisco Resort
Dustin Soper, Corporate Social Media Manager, SPIRE Hospitality
Monique Taplin, Taskforce General Manager, Sandpiper Hospitality
Jose Zarate, Regional Director of Talent & Culture, Fairmont Hotels

“In the dynamic hospitality landscape, age is no barrier to innovation and leadership,” said Jennifer Glatt, Editor-in-Chief of Hotel Management and Content Director for Questex Hospitality. “Hotel Management’s second annual Forty Over 40 celebrates marvelous over-40 hoteliers who are not just setting the pace, they’re redefining it—embodying the timeless spirit of excellence that drives our industry forward.”

The 2024 “Forty Over 40” winners are featured in the February/March issue of Hotel Management. Visit www.hotelmanagement.net to learn more.

Hotel Management’s 2024 “Forty Over 40” awards are sponsored by DIRECTV HOSPITALITY.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group
Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized 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
Jennifer Glatt
Editor-in-Chief & Content Director
212-895-8201
jglatt@questex.com

Alexandra Aldridge
Marketing Director
212-895-8284
aaldridge@questex.com

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, the leading information and event services company focused on the experience economy, today announces six events in the Hospitality, Wellness and Technology markets have been recognized as fast-growing events by Trade Show Executive.

“We are extremely proud to be honored by Trade Show Executive. 2023 was an incredible year for our events. We are delighting our audiences with unforgettable experiences and in return we are seeing very strong Net Promoter Scores. We’re also keeping our communities engaged with year-round digital touchpoints. We are living up to our motto – It Happens Here,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex.

Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 list features the fastest-growing U.S. trade shows and are ranked in three categories — By Net Square Feet, By Exhibiting Companies and By Total Attendance. Questex’s fast-growing events include:

Fastest 50 – By Net Square Feet of Exhibit Space

Bar & Restaurant Expo, the nation’s largest and most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operatorsInternational Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference New York, the premier event for wellness education

Fastest 50 – By Exhibiting Companies

International Beauty Show Las Vegas, the longest-running beauty show in the nationInternational Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference New York, the premier event for wellness educationLive Design International (LDI), the preeminent event for the live events industry

Fastest 50 – By Total Attendance

International Beauty Show New York, the longest running professional beauty event in the countryInternational Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference New York, the premier event for wellness education

Trade Show Executive also features the Next 50, a list of up and coming shows to watch. The
International Beauty Show Las Vegas, International Esthetics Cosmetics & Spa Conference Las Vegas and Live Design International (LDI) were all featured in the net square feet of exhibit space category.

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
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
kspellman@questex.com
212 895 8488‬

Leaders from Accor, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Jumeirah Group, Radisson Hotel Group, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts to Share Industry Insights on CEO Panel

LONDON, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA), the leading gathering of hospitality innovators and industry game-changers, is set to return for its 26th edition from April 15 to April 17, 2024. Hosted at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin, Germany, the prestigious event brings together the most influential leaders in the hospitality sector for three days of networking, insights, and deal-making.

In today’s ever-evolving financial landscape, the hospitality sector has emerged as a strategic focal point for investors seeking lucrative opportunities amidst market fluctuations. Investors are increasingly turning to this dynamic sector, seeking opportunities to capitalise on emerging trends and market demands. IHIF EMEA 2024 serves as the vital nexus where these investors converge to glean insights, strategize, and capitalise on the latest developments shaping the industry landscape.

Building on the resounding success of previous editions, IHIF EMEA 2024 is the premier event in EMEA for hospitality real estate investment. With transformative enhancements geared towards elevating the attendee experience, this year’s forum promises to deliver unparalleled insights and networking opportunities. Boasting a record-breaking attendance of 2,480 industry leaders in 2023, including 541 investors and 96 sponsors, IHIF EMEA has firmly established itself as the foremost gathering for hospitality professionals worldwide.

Natalia Kolotnova from La Salle, a previous attendee, remarked, “Every investor is here. Every advisor is here. Every brand is here. People are just here, and it’s great to be in the room. The whole atmosphere is really exciting, really nice and friendly.”

“In the post-pandemic landscape, we’ve witnessed a significant rebalancing of risk, and hospitality has emerged as a beacon of resilience with solid underlying demand fundamentals. Now, more than ever, investors are turning their attention to this dynamic sector. For those serious about committing capital to hospitality, the International Hospitality Investment Forum stands as the unrivaled global platform. In the wake of unprecedented challenges, the hospitality sector has not only weathered the storm but has demonstrated its enduring strength. The International Hospitality Investment Forum is where serious investors converge, shaping the future of hospitality investment. It’s not just an event; it’s the leading global platform for building deal pipelines, gaining insights into the trends defining the future of supply and demand, and establishing connections with the most influential stakeholders in the space,” said Joe Stather, VP/Market Leader, Questex Hotel Group.

Highlights of IHIF EMEA 2024 include:

An extended conference program spanning both the InterContinental and Pullman Berlin hotels, offering attendees access to a wider range of sessions and speakers.A newly launched CEO panel featuring prominent industry players, moderated by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed, with: Sébastien Bazin, Group Chairman and CEO, AccorMark Hoplamazian, President and CEO, Hyatt Hotels CorporationKaterina Giannouka, CEO, Jumeirah GroupFederico Gonzales, CEO, Louvre Hotels Group & Executive Vice Chairman, Radisson Hotel GroupChris Nassetta, President and CEO, HiltonElie Maalouf, CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts Integration of Adjacent Spaces into the main program, reflecting the growing importance of subsectors within the hospitality industry.A comprehensive three-day conference program centered around the theme “Making the Markets,” focusing on opportunity creation amidst macro-economic, socio-political fluctuations, ESG requirements, and evolving trends.

Attendees can expect to:

Discover the latest trends and industry responses to new challenges.Gain insights from over 200 leading experts on topics ranging from investment strategies to emerging market dynamics.Connect with a global network of over 2,400 attendees, fostering collaborations and forging profitable alliances.Enhance asset value and portfolio through dedicated areas focusing on alternative assets, ESG, technology, F&B, and more.

According to 2023 IHIF EMEA attendees survey, 86% of IHIF attendees have generated business opportunities, highlighting the event’s effectiveness in facilitating meaningful connections and driving growth within the industry.

IHIF EMEA 2024 offers various opportunities for attendees to engage, including strategic roundtables, interactive sessions, an investors lounge, and structured networking events.

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

For sponsorship opportunities, please click here.

Stay connected with IHIF EMEA on X and LinkedIn.

About Questex

Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Francesca Ruggiero
Senior Marketing Manager, Hotel Group
Questex
fruggiero@questex.com

Call for Submissions is open through March 20

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Telecom announces the call for submissions for the StreamTV Awards 2024, which honors and celebrates the innovators and leaders that are making a difference in driving viewership, revenue growth and elevating their brands and organizations.

Kevin Gray, VP and Market Leader, Technology, Media & Telecom, Questex, said, “Following the success of the inaugural StreamTV Awards last year, we are excited to bring together the industry’s elite again to celebrate and honor this incredible industry and shine a light on the trailblazers driving viewership and revenue growth, fortifying partnerships, boosting audience engagement and innovating new products and technologies.”

The awards categories are:

Advertising Executive of the YearContent Partnerships Executive of the YearEmerging LeadersFAST Channel of the YearInnovation in AdvertisingInnovation in Content Delivery & DistributionInnovation in MonetizationInnovation in User ExperienceMarketing Campaign of the YearMarketing Executive of the YearStreaming Platform of the YearTechnology Executive of the YearStreamTV Impact Award

The call for submissions is now open through March 20, 2024. To nominate, click here.

The awards are based on innovation, engagement, revenues, strategy and leadership. Submissions will be reviewed and voted on by a hand selected panel of judges who are some of the most innovative thinkers in the streaming television industry today. 

The shortlist of finalists will be announced May 6, 2024 and winners will be announced at an awards ceremony during the annual StreamTV Show in Denver, CO on June 24-26.

For sponsorship opportunities contact:Scott GruntoradMarrysa MoyerMelinda Hurley(202) 824-5045(917) 781-2076 ext. 5145(202) 496-5509sgruntorad@questex.commmoyer@questex.commhurley@questex.com   

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

Fierce Telecom, Fierce Wireless and Silverlinings are Merging into Fierce Network in April 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today at MWC Barcelona 2024, Questex, a leading information services and event company, announced the launch of Fierce Network, a new mega portal to meet the needs of decision makers throughout the global communications industry. Fierce Telecom, Fierce Wireless and Silverlinings are merging into Fierce Network, a community of 165,000 subscribers, in April 2024.

Fierce Network builds on Questex’s established and successful Q Way content model and adds editorial capabilities that will be leveraged across Questex. Fierce Network will be the destination for heavy-duty ​industry news and analysis. The site will cover AI – Automation, Fixed & Mobile Broadband, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Modernization, Security and more.

Fierce Network will be part of the Questex Technology group led by Market Leader Kevin Gray. Gray said, “We’re on the brink of the next great global revolution in the communications industry. The industry is converging and the lines of separation between wireless, wireline, and cloud are ceasing to exist. The future is moving towards cloud native, intelligent networks across all forms of access technology. The new Fierce Network will unite our coverage of mobile, broadband, and vertical markets to meet the needs of network decision makers in the coming era. Central to our coverage will be what we’re calling Smart Cloud, which is where the industry is shifting towards in the years ahead.”

“Smart cloud promises to be incredibly disruptive because the capabilities that it delivers aren’t restricted to just the telco, enterprise or vertical industries; they’re ubiquitous, blurring the borders between these sectors, allowing companies to reinvent themselves and build beachheads into new markets,” said Stephen M. Saunders MBE, founder of Silverlinings, an analyst, author, and digital media entrepreneur who launched Light Reading.

Learn more about Fierce Network here. The Fierce Wireless, Fierce Telecom and Silverlinings industry leading newsletters will remain the same through this transition.

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

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

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

Leaders from the Associated Luxury Hotels International, MPI Academy and the Society for Incentive Excellence will Present the Latest Industry Data and Trends

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE), will be taking place April 7-10, 2024 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. GMITE connects the largest selection of high-volume meeting and incentive travel buyers with global suppliers.

The unique GMITE concept, first pioneered in 2005, is an intimate, networking event that brings the most comprehensive, pre-vetted group of high-volume, North American MICE buyers to meet one-to-one with global travel suppliers in the comfort of private suites, offering the ability to have productive, private meetings, one at a time. Throughout the two day event, suppliers may accomplish up to six months’ worth of sales meetings. Plus, all attendees are treated to an unparalleled networking experience inclusive of receptions, excursions in Orlando, onsite activities, and meals.

In addition, GMITE attendees will be treated to an incredible lineup of education beginning with the State of the Industry, presented by president & CEO, Associated Luxury Hotels International, Michael Dominguez. Plus, Jessie States, vice president, MPI Academy, Meeting Professionals International and Annette Greg, CEO, Society for Incentive Excellence (SITE), will join together to present the latest industry data and trends.

Buyers come from key purchasing sectors including corporate direct, third party, and incentive houses (full service and travel) featuring a veritable cross-section of companies including HelmsBriscoe, CWT, Prestige Global Meetings, AllianceBernstein, Stanley Steemer and more.

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

Those interested in becoming a supplier for GMITE may click here, and those interested in applying to be a fully hosted buyer can contact Andrea Hutchinson, Industry Relations Director, Questex at ahutchinson@questex.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
jrosen@questex.com
212-400-6233

Leaders from the Associated Luxury Hotels International, MPI Academy and the Society for Incentive Excellence will Present the Latest Industry Data and Trends

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE), will be taking place April 7-10, 2024 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. GMITE connects the largest selection of high-volume meeting and incentive travel buyers with global suppliers.

The unique GMITE concept, first pioneered in 2005, is an intimate, networking event that brings the most comprehensive, pre-vetted group of high-volume, North American MICE buyers to meet one-to-one with global travel suppliers in the comfort of private suites, offering the ability to have productive, private meetings, one at a time. Throughout the two day event, suppliers may accomplish up to six months’ worth of sales meetings. Plus, all attendees are treated to an unparalleled networking experience inclusive of receptions, excursions in Orlando, onsite activities, and meals.

In addition, GMITE attendees will be treated to an incredible lineup of education beginning with the State of the Industry, presented by president & CEO, Associated Luxury Hotels International, Michael Dominguez. Plus, Jessie States, vice president, MPI Academy, Meeting Professionals International and Annette Greg, CEO, Society for Incentive Excellence (SITE), will join together to present the latest industry data and trends.

Buyers come from key purchasing sectors including corporate direct, third party, and incentive houses (full service and travel) featuring a veritable cross-section of companies including HelmsBriscoe, CWT, Prestige Global Meetings, AllianceBernstein, Stanley Steemer and more.

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

Those interested in becoming a supplier for GMITE may click here, and those interested in applying to be a fully hosted buyer can contact Andrea Hutchinson, Industry Relations Director, Questex at ahutchinson@questex.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
jrosen@questex.com
212-400-6233