NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sibec Americas, the leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, today announces the 2024 event will take place at The Langham Huntington in Los Angeles, California. The event supports fitness industry facilities and their supply companies in North, Central, and South America.

Sibec Americas concluded its event May 7-10 at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with over 1500 one-to-one meetings between premier global suppliers and owners and operators of health and fitness facilities in the Americas.

Sibec continues to be America’s leading one-to-one event and combines the unique, personalized, intimate concept with organized networking activities and events, receptions, and exceptional education, this year led by unparalleled industry voices, such as Laurie Smith of ACAC, Mike Feeney of NEV, Christopher Montoya of Valley Fitness, Josh Rider of YouFit, Jarrod Saracco the Health Club Doctor, and more.

“While recruiting for this year’s event, we received incredible interest from all over the Americas and we unfortunately had to turn people away due to space limitations,” said Rob Shannon, Jr., Global Director of Sibec. “We will continue to support as many industry buyers and suppliers as we can hold, but it’s vital to register early in order to save room for your business. In the interest of time, space, and the value of intimate networking, we have limitations to how many companies can participate.”

For more information on Sibec Americas, click here.

About Sibec
Organized by Questex, Sibec events are the longest running one-to-one events for professionals in the fitness industry, reaching a wide cross‐section of participants from fitness and wellness products, manufacturers and distributors to club owners, directors, and managers. With a minimum of 15 one-to-one appointments, multiple networking opportunities, and education, Sibec events, presented by Club Industry, provides the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified buyers of fitness equipment and industry suppliers looking to meet the top global companies.

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

Media Contact
Carrie Harper
Marketing Manager
Questex Wellness Group
[email protected]

 

The inaugural CINEHEALTH International Film and Video Festival will culminate in a live celebration in Philadelphia on September 12, 2023

NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Pharma East, the premier marketing event for life sciences, presented by Fierce Pharma, today announces it will host the inaugural CINEHEALTH International Film and Video Festival in partnership with Digital Health Networks, a global leader in healthcare-focused original content production and OTT streaming, on September 12, 2023.

Digital Health Networks’ CINEHEALTH film festival will feature awards in the following categories: Feature Films, TV episodic series, short-form videos, social media, and Tik Tok reels.

The festival is the first and only international film festival focusing exclusively on health and wellness. CINEHEALTH will work to bring the community together through patient and HCP engagement using innovative storytelling.

The judging panel consists of individuals who span the entertainment and healthcare sectors including celebrities and producers as well as life sciences and media executives.

Content submission and registration to attend the event are now being accepted at https://www.cine-health.com/.        

In 2022, Digital Pharma East hosted more than 1,200 marketing, brand and digital leaders from pharma, biotech, healthcare companies and marketing agencies. This year’s event takes place on September 11-14, 2023 in person at the Philadelphia Convention Center and virtually on September 19-21, 2023. The Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards will celebrate the most compelling, influential and innovative pharma companies and their agencies on September 13, 2023 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

“We are delighted to bring the CINEHEALTH film festival to Digital Pharma East. This is a natural fit for the event which focuses on connecting the pharma marketing community and bringing together the best and the brightest minds to share, discover and celebrate the innovation and best practices happening in the world of pharma marketing,” said Jennifer Woods, Vice President, Fierce Life Sciences Events. “The CINEHEALTH film festival will augment our existing program of education and networking for pharma marketing professionals.”

“CINEHEALTH combines the tradecraft of storytelling with the power of personal experience,” said Jon Cody, CEO of DHN. “Extraordinary patient, caregiver, and HCP personalized experiences captured on film and video that are incredibly moving and thought-provoking.”

Stay connected with Digital Pharma East on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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

About Digital Health Networks
Founded in 2018 and made up of key executives from the film, television, agency, medical profession, and pharmaceutical media industries, Digital Health Networks focuses on important consumer health verticals such as cancer, diabetes, chronic pain, autism, healthy ageing, and many others. The network provides inspirational content and real stories that allow people to have an emotional and personal connection while providing educational resources about their conditions.

DHN features thousands of hours of streaming content across its channel portfolio and operates a genre-based studio that produces and distributes original feature films, television series, and live events targeting healthcare communities across the globe. www.dhn.tv

Media Contacts:
Linda Lam
Digital Pharma East
[email protected] 

Tracey Yaw
Apis Strategies
[email protected]

 

NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sibec EMEA, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, will return for its 25th anniversary edition 26-29 September 2023 at the Hilton Sorrento Palace, Sorrento, Italy.

For two and a half days, global fitness suppliers and major owners and operators from health, fitness, and leisure facilities in Europe and the Middle East, will come together for an unparalleled networking experience, pioneered by the Sibec brand.

“Sibec created the one-to-one event concept for the fitness industry, and we couldn’t be more pleased to be presenting our 25th edition in beautiful Sorrento, Italy,” said Jill Birkett, VP, Wellness and Travel Group. “No other organizer offers attendees a more business-focused experience, or a higher ROI than Sibec, while still giving them the opportunity to enjoy the well-appointed service they’ve come to expect from our white-gloved event.”

With a minimum of 16 one-to-one appointments, the unique, personalised, intimate concept with organised networking activities and events, lavish receptions, and exceptional education is a concept often imitated but never duplicated, and attendees couldn’t be more pleased with the results.

“It’s the best event that I’ve attended. Quality leads, and a fantastic venue,” said Steve Watts, Allied Leisure Group.

“It’s more business-oriented compared to other trade shows,” said Annie Faltman, 360 Träningcenter AB. “The time is more well-spent.”

For more information on Sibec EMEA, click here. Suppliers interested in reserving a place, please click here. Buyers interested in a fully hosted position should click here to apply.

Stay connected on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter.

About Sibec
Organized by Questex, Sibec events are the longest running one-to-one events for professionals in the fitness industry and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from fitness and wellness products, manufacturers and distributors to club owners, directors, and managers. With a minimum of 15 one-to-one appointments, multiple networking opportunities, and education, Sibec events, presented by Club Industry, provides the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified buyers of fitness equipment and supply looking to meet the top global companies.

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

Media Contact
Jennifer Rosen
Group Marketing Director
Questex Wellness Group
[email protected]

Industry Advocacy Program Available at No Additional Charge for Attendees and Exhibitors

NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Esthetic, Cosmetic, & Spa Conference (IECSC) Las Vegas, the premier event for wellness education, introduces a new compliance track for spa, wellness, and beauty professionals who want to provide their clients with the best possible care and results, while protecting their careers and themselves.

With so much legislative movement in the industry today, it is critical for both attendees and exhibitors to be armed with the right information to protect their businesses. With that in mind, IECSC is offering these compliance classes as part of the curated conference program, for no additional charge.

Visitors who participate will be equipped with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the complex regulations and emerging device technologies that impact their practices and enable careers long-term.

These sessions will be led by Susanne Schmaling, President, Esthetics Council who is standardizing spa, beauty and wellness compliance across the country. In addition, she will be joined by Myra Reddy, Director of Government Affairs, Professional Beauty Association (PBA), Leslie Roste, who works with the Council of State Governments on behalf of the future of the beauty industry, and Kristy Underwood, Executive Officer, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

“As someone who has devoted their life to the esthetics profession, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to advocate for our industry and protect our community. It really pains me to see fellow professionals struggle or lose their ability to practice due to noncompliance. We need more resources, support, and advocacy to ensure that we can continue to provide safe, effective treatments as well as make a positive impact on people’s lives. That’s why I’m urging everyone in our community to join us at the new compliance track and learn how to continue to advocate for our industry’s growth, recognition, and success,” said Schmaling.

“Expanding the existing 45B Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Tax Tip Credit is crucial for the growth and success of the beauty industry, particularly for estheticians who often face unique challenges in the market,” said Reddy. “Attending the compliance panel is an opportunity to not only learn about the FICA bill, but to actively participate in the conversation around expanding the tax credit.”

Classes in the Compliance track include:

State of the Esthetics Industry: Compliance Issues You Need to KnowScope of Practice – What Does it Really Mean and Why Do You Really Need to Understand It?Your Profession: Time to Level Up

For class descriptions, click here.

View the complete IECSC class schedule here.

IECSC will co-locate with the International Beauty Show June 24-26, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and offer over 175 classes in esthetics, health & wellness, med spa, business management, client relationships & retail growth, social media & marketing, makeup and beauty enhancements, product focused education, and more.

The information shared in the Compliance track is crucial to the career of esthetic practitioners and will be completely free, included as part of the 3-Day Passport. Seating for this session will be offered on a first come, first-served basis.

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

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

SHOW HOURS:

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

Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for spa, wellness, and beauty 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 IECSC Las Vegas, visit iecsclasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About IECSC

Produced by Questex, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conferences (IECSC) are for professionals only and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from spa and wellness product manufacturers and distributors to spa owners, directors and managers, estheticians, massage therapists, cosmetologists, medical estheticians, and dermatologists. With dynamic trade show floors, in-depth conference programs, and presented by American Spa, the IECSC events provide the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified spa professionals looking to meet the top skin, cosmetic and wellness companies. For more information, visit iecsc.com.

About QUESTEX

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

Media Contact
Jennifer L. Rosen
Group Marketing Director
[email protected]

 

New categories announced; Winners will be recognized at DSE 2023

NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience 2023 (DSE), the most influential gathering of digital signage experts anywhere, and the ultimate destination for digital signage community networking and technical solutions, today announces nominations are open for the 2023 Digital Signage Experience Awards (DIZZIE). DSE takes place December 2-5, 2023, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The DIZZIE Awards recognize and celebrate visionaries from around the world whose digital signage installations and campaigns challenge existing standards and drive the industry forward.

Three new categories are being introduced this year: Sustainable Solution, Trailblazer, and Emerging Talent.

The Sustainable Solution Award recognizes innovative and environmentally conscious solutions that leverage digital signage technology while minimizing ecological impact. This award celebrates initiatives that prioritize energy efficiency, utilize sustainable materials, and promote responsible manufacturing, highlighting their contribution to a greener and more sustainable digital signage industry.

The Trailblazer Award honors visionary individuals who have fearlessly pioneered new paths and shattered barriers in creating digital signage experiences. It recognizes their extraordinary innovation, leadership, and ability to inspire, celebrating their transformative impact and the legacy they leave as trailblazers, paving the way for future generations.

The Emerging Talent Award acknowledges and celebrates individuals in the early stages of their careers who have displayed exceptional promise, talent, and potential in creating digital signage experiences. It recognizes their outstanding achievements and predicts their future success as influential leaders and innovators.

The complete DIZZIE award categories are:

Corporate EnvironmentsDigital-Out-Of-HomeEducational EnvironmentsEntertainment & RecreationExperiential Design & PlanningHealthcare EnvironmentsHospitalityPublic SpacesRestaurants, Bars and FoodserviceRetail EnvironmentsSustainable SolutionTransportationVenuesDigital Signage Experience of the YearDigital Signage Content of the Year

Individual Categories include:

TrailblazerEmerging Talent

Nominated entries will be judged by distinguished members of the Digital Signage Federation.

​​“We are excited to open this year’s awards program to learn about all of the talented people and organizations raising the bar for digital technology installations and campaigns. And with three new categories, we are sure to see a lot of innovation,” said David Drain, Director of Event Programs for DSE. “We look forward to celebrating the community’s accomplishments this fall at the awards ceremony.”

Questex previously shared the plans that Live Design International (LDI), the preeminent event for the live events industry, and DSE will co-locate to offer shared experiences, while maintaining separate exhibit and conference spaces.

“We welcome all of our attendees to use their badge to visit LDI, also held in West Hall alongside DSE,” added Drain. “The synergy created by the closer location of the two exhibit spaces will foster greater cross-traffic and more opportunity for networking, keynote presentations, and technology to both markets, while specific programming and events will continue to serve each show.”

Highlights include:

Networking opportunities with thousands of attendeesInnovative matchmaking via the official show mobile appsLounges on the DSE show floor designated for vertical market meetups in retail, DOOH, pro AV, and moreTwo comprehensive learning programs with hands-on professional training with industry leadersCrossover tech conversations and keynotesTwo robust expo floors with hundreds of exhibitorsFoster The Future Career Day and Program: focused on fostering the future professionals entering or furthering careers in digital signage and live event tech fieldsAccess to fifth annual Pat MacKay Diversity in Design Scholarships, Paky Award, Sustainability Award, and 31st annual LDI Booth & Best Debuting Product Awards2023 DSE DIZZIE Awards celebrationOffsite tech and installation toursOpening night parties for both eventsLDI and DSE After Dark: VIP expedited entry to TAO nightclubs each night for all attendeesSixteen:Nine Mixer (registration for this event required)XUSC Networking Event (registration for this event required)

Creative Realities will once again be sponsoring the DIZZIE Awards ceremony.

To enter the 2023 DIZZIE Awards, click here.

Learn more about DSE 2023, visit www.digitalsignageexperience.com. Get on the list to be the first to know when registration launches and access special offers to attend.

Stay in contact with DSE on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Digital Signage Experience (DSE)
Digital Signage Experience (DSE) is the preeminent event and digital platform for the digital signage industry, showcasing innovations in technology, market applications and creative educational content. With an increased focus on reaching key end-user markets for digital solutions and experiences, DSE will harness other audiences and platforms in hotels, hospitality, travel, healthcare, entertainment, education, sensors and communications technology and more. DSE takes place December 2-5, 2023 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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
Sonal Patel
[email protected]
917 858 0390

 

NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TelcoDR, the company focused on catalyzing telcos’ move to the public cloud, today announces a collaboration with Questex’s Silverlinings, a content platform devoted to analysis and strategy for the 21st Century Cloud Infrastructure Revolution – the single largest communications transformation of all time. A series of curated blogs, podcasts, and articles from TelcoDR will be syndicated on Silverlinings in a featured content channel and through a custom branded TelcoDR block on the Silverlinings homepage. Additionally, Danielle Royston will become a member of the Silverlinings’ Advisory Board.

Danielle Royston, also known as ‘DR,’ is Founder and CEO of TelcoDR and the acting CEO of Totogi. As telecom’s leading public cloud evangelist and a seasoned enterprise software leader, Royston has raised $1 billion to fundamentally transform telco software, propelling the industry to new heights with the power of the public cloud. She brought the discussion of the public cloud to the forefront of the telecom industry with CLOUD CITY in Barcelona at MWC21. She has been asked to speak on some of the biggest stages in the industry including giving keynote addresses at Mobile World Congress. Royston has also been featured in numerous publications including Forbes, Fierce Telecom, Light Reading, and Fast Company. Through the Telco in 20 podcast, blog, and newsletter, she has generated thought provoking content to inspire executives on their move to the public cloud.

“I’m so excited to share my content with Silverlinings and to join the Advisory Board. The move to the cloud is inevitable and happening in all industries around the world. The focus that Silverlinings is bringing to this shift is exciting, and I’m thrilled I can help shape the conversation in the industry about adopting cloud technology,” said Royston.

Royston will offer cloud insights in the first episode of Silverlinings’ Cloud 9 Executive Interview Series. Cloud 9’s one-on-one format with cloud industry leaders provides extraordinary insight into the exciting but hugely chaotic future of the global communications market. Click here to watch video.

“Danielle has quickly established herself as an authority on public cloud migration and we are delighted to be able to share her invaluable insights directly with the audience of cloud architects on Silverlinings,” said Steve Saunders, Silverlinings’ founder.

About TelcoDR
The telecom industry is on the precipice of a transformational shift – a monumental evolution driven by public cloud adoption – and TelcoDR is catalyzing this change, backed by its $1B Telco Transformation Fund. Founded and led by telecom’s leading public cloud evangelist, Danielle Royston, TelcoDR has raised significant capital to acquire telco software vendors and catapult them to the public cloud through the Skyvera operating unit, as well as through investing in startups like Totogi that are innovating and building truly public cloud-native technology. When TelcoDR’s vision for the telecom industry has been achieved, CSPs will realize massive cost savings, drive tremendous business growth, and dramatically improve customer engagement. Follow TelcoDR on LinkedIn and Twitter. To learn more, visit TelcoDR.com.

About Silverlinings
Silverlinings provides analysis and strategy for the 21st Century Cloud Infrastructure Revolution – the single largest communications transformation of all time. Through independent, original reporting, Silverlinings helps cloud network architects separate reality from marketing fluff and untangle the complexities of cloud infrastructure. Whether it’s integrating new and old technology, providing security, improving visibility, merging public and private clouds, avoiding cloud lock-in, managing edge networks, or deploying 5G into the cloud, Silverlinings is the only site where cloud network architects can find a reputable daily source of news, analysis and strategy for cloud infrastructure. Follow Silverlinings on LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

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
[email protected]
212 895 8488

Proceeds from the Agreement to Help Fund Student Scholarships and Further Support the Mission of the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality

NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, a leading information services and event company, today announces it has agreed to assume management control of the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference from the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) starting with the 2024 edition. This strategy fits perfectly with Questex’s initiative to build on its leading position in the operational real estate and hospitality marketplace, enhancing its powerful global hospitality portfolio. The amount of the transaction was not disclosed.

The NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, whose 45th annual conference will take place on June 4-6, 2023, at the New York Marriott Marquis, will become a part of the robust Questex Hospitality Portfolio. The Conference complements the largest hospitality real estate event in the world, Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum, which connects capital with real estate and operators annually in Berlin, Germany. It also fits well with “The Hospitality Show,” a new innovative hospitality event to bring together industry leaders and procurement specialists from across the hospitality spectrum, created in collaboration with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

The Questex Hospitality Portfolio is led by Alexi Khajavi, Group President Hospitality, Wellness and Travel. The NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference will become part of the Operational Real Estate Market. The coming together of these leading events under one portfolio reflects the importance of cross-border hospitality investment and the benefits of combining Questex’s best-in-class marketing and database platform with NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality’s industry expertise and research to deliver information and connections to a global audience of senior level decision makers in hospitality investment, development and operations.

The global hospitality industry is a massive $4.8 trillion market and is expected to grow by over 10% annually to reach $6.8 trillion by 2026. Operators across these businesses share similar needs around information, products, and solutions, which offers Questex an opportunity to scale for growth while serving each of the sub-markets including bars and restaurants, spas, salons and hotel management with sector-specific research, insights, and connections to drive its businesses forward.

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

“For years, the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference has been one of the most prestigious global industry conferences,” said Nicolas Graf, chaired professor and Associate Dean of NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality. “We look forward to continuing to work with Questex on the conference to evolve, grow, and deliver unparalleled content. This agreement will help ensure the Conference is the premier hospitality finance and development forum for years to come.”

“This agreement creates a powerhouse Hospitality portfolio. Questex has created the unquestioned leadership position in the overall hospitality industry. We are the only event and information services company to offer a portfolio that includes hotel operations, hotel real estate investment, and other interconnected businesses such as restaurants, bars, gyms, spas, and luxury travel,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex. “As a trusted partner in the Hospitality industry, Questex’s experience, proprietary data, and deep relationships across the ecosystem – from investors, owners, developers, advisors, c-suite, decision-makers, and industry partners – allows buyers to conduct business with unprecedented ease, effectiveness, and speed.”

Jonathan M. Tisch, Executive Chairman of Loews Hotels & Co., and Chair of the NYU Conference, commented, “Questex’s investment in the NYU International Hotel Industry Investment Conference speaks to the valuable forum we have created over the last 45 years and is testament to the strength and resiliency in travel and hospitality and in New York City itself. The partnership moving forward will undoubtedly deliver enhanced information, innovation and inspiration to conference attendees and students alike.”

Through general sessions, workshops, and networking events, the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference convenes top industry executives, from CEOs of hotel brands to various investment and real estate executives, to discover, learn and discuss the latest trends, economic influences, and projections. Previous speakers have included:

Sébastien M. Bazin, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Accor;Anthony Capuano, Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International;Mark S. Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation;Reza Akhavi, MD and Co-head of Real Estate at Deutsche Bank Securities;Michael D. Bluhm, Managing Director, Global Head of Gaming and Lodging, Morgan Stanley – Investment Banking;Tyler Henritze, Head of Strategic Investments, Blackstone Real Estate Americas;Christopher J. Nassetta, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hilton; andKeith Barr, CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group.

For more information on Questex, visit questex.com. Stay connected to Questex on LinkedIn.

About the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality
The NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, now celebrating close to 30 years of academic excellence, is a leading center for the study of hospitality, travel, and tourism. Founded in 1995, the Tisch Center was established in response to the growing need for hospitality and tourism undergraduate and graduate education. Its cutting-edge curricula attract bright, motivated students who seek to become leaders in their fields.

Through its undergraduate degree in hotel and tourism management, its graduate degrees in hospitality industry studies, tourism management, and event management; a plethora of Professional Pathways programs; and its world-renowned hospitality investment conference, students gain the knowledge and the skill sets that enable them to manage change, to communicate, to thrive in complex work environments, and to advance the businesses of hospitality, travel, and tourism. The Tisch Center recently launched the Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub), which will foster entrepreneurship and creative solutions for the industries it serves. The state-of-the-art facilities offer students, start-ups, established industry partners, and investors opportunities to learn, discover, innovate, and invest.

For more information about the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, visit sps.nyu.edu/tisch.

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

CONTACTS:
Michael DeMeoKate Spellman212 992 9103212 895 8488[email protected][email protected]

Proceeds from the Agreement to Help Fund Student Scholarships and Further Support the Mission of the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality

NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, a leading information services and event company, today announces it has agreed to assume management control of the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference from the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) starting with the 2024 edition. This strategy fits perfectly with Questex’s initiative to build on its leading position in the operational real estate and hospitality marketplace, enhancing its powerful global hospitality portfolio. The amount of the transaction was not disclosed.

The NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, whose 45th annual conference will take place on June 4-6, 2023, at the New York Marriott Marquis, will become a part of the robust Questex Hospitality Portfolio. The Conference complements the largest hospitality real estate event in the world, Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum, which connects capital with real estate and operators annually in Berlin, Germany. It also fits well with “The Hospitality Show,” a new innovative hospitality event to bring together industry leaders and procurement specialists from across the hospitality spectrum, created in collaboration with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

The Questex Hospitality Portfolio is led by Alexi Khajavi, Group President Hospitality, Wellness and Travel. The NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference will become part of the Operational Real Estate Market. The coming together of these leading events under one portfolio reflects the importance of cross-border hospitality investment and the benefits of combining Questex’s best-in-class marketing and database platform with NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality’s industry expertise and research to deliver information and connections to a global audience of senior level decision makers in hospitality investment, development and operations.

The global hospitality industry is a massive $4.8 trillion market and is expected to grow by over 10% annually to reach $6.8 trillion by 2026. Operators across these businesses share similar needs around information, products, and solutions, which offers Questex an opportunity to scale for growth while serving each of the sub-markets including bars and restaurants, spas, salons and hotel management with sector-specific research, insights, and connections to drive its businesses forward.

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

“For years, the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference has been one of the most prestigious global industry conferences,” said Nicolas Graf, chaired professor and Associate Dean of NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality. “We look forward to continuing to work with Questex on the conference to evolve, grow, and deliver unparalleled content. This agreement will help ensure the Conference is the premier hospitality finance and development forum for years to come.”

“This agreement creates a powerhouse Hospitality portfolio. Questex has created the unquestioned leadership position in the overall hospitality industry. We are the only event and information services company to offer a portfolio that includes hotel operations, hotel real estate investment, and other interconnected businesses such as restaurants, bars, gyms, spas, and luxury travel,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex. “As a trusted partner in the Hospitality industry, Questex’s experience, proprietary data, and deep relationships across the ecosystem – from investors, owners, developers, advisors, c-suite, decision-makers, and industry partners – allows buyers to conduct business with unprecedented ease, effectiveness, and speed.”

Jonathan M. Tisch, Executive Chairman of Loews Hotels & Co., and Chair of the NYU Conference, commented, “Questex’s investment in the NYU International Hotel Industry Investment Conference speaks to the valuable forum we have created over the last 45 years and is testament to the strength and resiliency in travel and hospitality and in New York City itself. The partnership moving forward will undoubtedly deliver enhanced information, innovation and inspiration to conference attendees and students alike.”

Through general sessions, workshops, and networking events, the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference convenes top industry executives, from CEOs of hotel brands to various investment and real estate executives, to discover, learn and discuss the latest trends, economic influences, and projections. Previous speakers have included:

Sébastien M. Bazin, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Accor;Anthony Capuano, Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International;Mark S. Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation;Reza Akhavi, MD and Co-head of Real Estate at Deutsche Bank Securities;Michael D. Bluhm, Managing Director, Global Head of Gaming and Lodging, Morgan Stanley – Investment Banking;Tyler Henritze, Head of Strategic Investments, Blackstone Real Estate Americas;Christopher J. Nassetta, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hilton; andKeith Barr, CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group.

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About the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality
The NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, now celebrating close to 30 years of academic excellence, is a leading center for the study of hospitality, travel, and tourism. Founded in 1995, the Tisch Center was established in response to the growing need for hospitality and tourism undergraduate and graduate education. Its cutting-edge curricula attract bright, motivated students who seek to become leaders in their fields.

Through its undergraduate degree in hotel and tourism management, its graduate degrees in hospitality industry studies, tourism management, and event management; a plethora of Professional Pathways programs; and its world-renowned hospitality investment conference, students gain the knowledge and the skill sets that enable them to manage change, to communicate, to thrive in complex work environments, and to advance the businesses of hospitality, travel, and tourism. The Tisch Center recently launched the Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub), which will foster entrepreneurship and creative solutions for the industries it serves. The state-of-the-art facilities offer students, start-ups, established industry partners, and investors opportunities to learn, discover, innovate, and invest.

For more information about the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, visit sps.nyu.edu/tisch.

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

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Danielle Royston, Leading Public Cloud Evangelist, is First Guest with Steve Saunders

NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Silverlinings, the company’s newest brand covering cloud infrastructure, announces the Cloud 9 Executive Interview Series, putting top cloud influencers and problem-solvers into the spotlight with Silverlinings Founder Steve Saunders. Each Cloud 9 interview features an industry executive in a video session with Saunders, for a forthright, educational, authoritative, and entertaining discussion about market trends, opportunities, and solutions of critical importance to the global communications industry. The first Cloud 9 episode features Danielle Royston, CEO and Founder of TelcoDR and acting CEO of Totogi.

Cloud 9’s one-on-one format with the leaders of the cloud industry provides an extraordinary level of insight into the exciting but hugely chaotic future of the global communications market.   Silverlinings’ Cloud 9 product offering delivers a full-service solution, including scheduling, filming, editing, and syndication of each episode to a global audience via Silverlinings and Fierce Telecom.​ Custom sponsorship opportunities and promotional boost programs are available to extend exposure across other media and social media channels.

“Cloud 9 features the leaders of the companies that develop and sell vital cloud services and applications and the pioneers that are using them,” says Saunders. “The conversation gives executives a forum to share candid insights from their unique perspectives, as well as vital knowledge and strategy on key industry issues like multi-cloud, monetization, observability, and security.”

The first episode of Cloud 9 features TelcoDR’s Danielle Royston, the telco industry’s leading public cloud evangelist, who outlines a strategy for telcos looking to deploy profitable, innovative services over the public cloud. To watch the Cloud 9 video, click here.

According to Royston, “When I speak to telco executives, I say, ‘if your nearest competitor went all in on public cloud, very aggressively, got the cost savings, agility, and speed to market, where would that leave you?’ They usually say they would be behind or compromised. It’s a conversation every telco C-suite and board should be thinking about.”

In addition to his role as an authority on communications technology, Saunders is also an established documentary filmmaker. His Web Wide World Series explored the impact of the deployment of next-generation comms technology on societies around the world and received prestigious Hermes and Telly awards. He has previously interviewed John Chambers, Bill Gates, Michael Dell, and many others. ​

For Silverlinings Cloud 9 sponsorship opportunities, contact John Keough at [email protected].

About Silverlinings
Silverlinings provides analysis and strategy for the 21st Century Cloud Infrastructure Revolution – the single largest communications transformation of all time. Through independent, original reporting Silverlinings helps cloud network architects separate reality from marketing fluff and untangle the complexities of cloud infrastructure. Whether it’s integrating new and old technology, providing security, improving visibility, merging public and private clouds, avoiding cloud lock-in, managing edge networks, and deploying 5G into the cloud, Silverlinings is the only site where cloud network architects can find a reputable daily source of news, analysis and strategy for cloud infrastructure. Follow Silverlinings on LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

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

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Kate Spellman
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Questex
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