NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex rolls out its new strategy to become the leading information and event services company focused on the experience economy. Questex’s mission is helping people live better and live longer, operating in markets where growth is driven by improving the quality of their lives.

“Today, people are voting with their wallets. Research shows that 74% of consumers prioritize experiences over products or things¹, and 57% have stopped buying from a company because a competitor provided a better experience². Questex is committed to the experience economy – companies driven by ‘experiences’ have a competitive advantage,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex. 

Miller continued, “The growing energy and passion we see in our end markets – Hospitality, Wellness, Travel, Life Science, Healthcare and Technology, Media & Telecommunications – carries directly to the experiences we provide to our business customers. You couldn’t ask for a better foundation.”

Walking through the Nightclub & Bar Show the high energy is palpable, as operators and investors in the bar and restaurant industry experience chef demonstrations, mixology courses and new product innovation. Beauty professionals queue up for hair treatments and massages and cheer on peers during barber contests at The Beauty Experience. At Digital Pharma East, Facebook and GlaxoSmithKline executives mingle to discuss cutting-edge marketing trends to put into immediate action. And at the International Hospitality Investment Forum, hospitality executives discuss the new experiential concepts driving the future of the hospitality industry.

Whether it is connecting vibrant social communities with their favorite influencers, sharing best practices, or connecting buyers and sellers to get business done, Questex’s mission is to bring the experiential economy to life for its community of four million passionate professionals.

The new Questex website is filled with real experiential customer case studies that showcase all the ways Questex serves customers’ business needs through its communities. The launch of the new Questex (questex.com) brings them to life. It happens here.

Stay connected to Questex on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. 

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.

¹ Expedia and the Center for Generational Kinetics
² Salesforce State of the Connected Customer report

Media Contact
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
[email protected]
212 895 8488

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Travel Agent and Luxury Travel Advisor announced the 2020 Travel Industry Exchange, the #1 event for travel education specialization, will take place in Miami at the Miami Hyatt Regency October 7-9, 2020.

Travel Industry Exchange offers suppliers a minimum of 12 hours of direct face time with attending travel advisors, including up to 45 one-to-one appointments with qualified, hosted travel agency owners, as well as a series of educational sessions, meals and networking.

Miami is a tourism hub with easy airline accessibility, a wide range of hotels and a thriving cultural scene, which makes it an ideal destination for Travel Industry Exchange. The second-night reception will be held at the renowned La Estación American Brasserie and will be sponsored by Virgin Voyages/Brightline and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB).

“Miami showed its great energy and diversity to the world recently during Super Bowl LIV and we are extremely excited to experience its world-class hospitality and tourism attractions at our event this year,” said Jill Birkett, event director for the Questex Travel & Meetings Group.

“Greater Miami and the Beaches is thrilled that Questex has selected Miami as the host city for Travel Industry Exchange 2020. We are excited to share the vibrant, inspiring and unique culture which Miami offers to the delegates attending the conference,” said Debra Lee, Travel Industry Sales Director – USA, Cruise, Brazil & Caribbean for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Brightline, the only privately owned, operated and maintained passenger rail system in the United States, connects travelers with the people, places and new experiences that South Florida has to offer. The express service connects to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach with ongoing construction to connect to Orlando.

“We have blended premium train travel and hospitality to make our passengers’ rides an experience like no other. Shortly after Orlando, we will be connecting Las Vegas to Los Angeles,” said Christelle Fourcade, Accounts Director, Brightline.

“We are especially pleased that Virgin Voyages/Brightline and the Greater Miami CVB will co-sponsor our second night reception. Virgin Voyages/Brightline in partnership with the Greater Miami CVB are changing the inter-city transportation scene in Florida which is critical to tourism,” added Birkett.

Suppliers interested in participating in Travel Industry Exchange may contact Ellen Evers at 646-979-4544 or [email protected].

Visit our Travel Industry Exchange Website
Join the Travel Industry Exchange Facebook Event

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:
Andrea Hutchinson
[email protected]
212-895-8283

Turnkey Portal Ensures Business Event and Communications through Interruptions

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business continuity planning is an imperative business practice for organizations. Business interruptions are difficult – whether they are related to travel disruptions, pandemic viruses (like the Coronavirus), supply chain issues or key employee announcements – and communications are imperative. Questex today unveils a digital platform specifically for business continuity – the QBusiness Continuity Center ensures business communications through business interruptions.   

“Business interruptions are challenging for any organization. It’s vital for companies to have a plan in place that guarantees business continuity,” said Paul Miller, CEO of Questex. “The QBusiness Continuity Center provides companies with an online solution that can be used in the event of a business interruption that limits attendees from participating at a live event or to bring a company or a group of individuals within a company together quickly and efficiently. Although not a replacement for live events QBusiness Continuity can help bridge a critical gap.”

Businesses have embraced digital business solutions as effective communication tools for their audience experience, to improve communications and gain a competitive advantage. The QBusiness Continuity Center is a turnkey virtual communications portal that enables businesses to deliver critical communications in a secure, interactive environment. The QBusiness Continuity Center can be functional for any organization to connect and communicate in just days. 

Components of the QBusiness Continuity Center include:

• Webcast, conference capabilities
• Auditorium with optional group chat and a complete list of upcoming and available presentations
• Resource Library that hosts relevant materials such as presentation slides and supplemental material all in one location
• Group chat, one-to-one chats, surveys and polls

The QBusiness Continuity Center offers scale for an organization of any size and complexity and can be created for both large and small events. The platform is easy to use and does not require a download – all audiences are able to access the platform through a web browser and the Internet. Access is security-controlled, ensuring that only registered attendees are able to participate.  

“Questex’s Technology, Media, and Telecom group is excited to quickly take advantage of this new platform by launching 5G BLITZ Week for our FierceWireless community during the week of March 23,” Kevin Gray, Vice President of Questex’s Technology, Media, and Telecom commented. “As a part of this, we’ll be putting together a multitude of virtual panels, fireside chats, and interviews throughout the week, all complemented with special reports on 5G across our industry leading sites. At such a critical time in the development of next generation wireless networks, it’s imperative that our community is able to access additional education from industry leaders in the unfortunate coronavirus enforced absence of Mobile World Congress this year.”

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
[email protected]
(212) 895-8488

NEW YORK, Feb. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s 15^th Annual Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE), which connects the largest selection of meeting and incentive travel buyers with global suppliers, today announces Stephanie Harris, President of the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), will present the keynote address. GMITE will take place at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, April 29 – May 2, 2020.

‘Disasters, Regulations and the Environment: What’s Disrupting Incentive Travel Today,’ will be the topic of Harris’ keynote, culled from the findings of the foundation’s new research study, scheduled to be released in May 2020. The study explores the biggest disruptors facing the industry today and the risks associated with this disruption; from flight shaming to traveler safety concerns to the impact of growing loyalty. Attendees will also learn about best practices from planners and suppliers for minimizing impact to their programs and on attendees.

As President of the IRF, Harris directs the efforts of the foundation, an organization that funds and promotes research to increase the understanding, effective use, and benefits of non-cash incentives to businesses globally. Her stellar career is exemplified by her leadership roles at American Express Meetings & Events and at Maritz as well as her service on the Meeting Professionals International Foundation Board and the Travel + Leisure Business Travel Advisory Board. Currently, she represents the IRF on the Events Industry Council and serves on the Incentive Federation Board of Directors.

“We are thrilled that Stephanie will share the findings of this very important research with our event attendees,” said Jill Birkett, Event Director. “At GMITE we strive to deliver the most relevant and cutting-edge content that allows them to do their work more effectively.”

“This is the best show for the meetings industry in the Americas. Excellent service, organization, concept, qualified buyers and lots of leads in my business bag,” said Ninoslav Vidovic, Cluster Director of Sales, Hilton Prague.

Held in partnership with SITE, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, GMITE brings fully hosted, high-volume North American incentive buyers and meeting planners who have a combined purchasing power of $1.5 billion, together with global suppliers for two and a half days of exclusive networking opportunities and pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings in private, luxury suites.

To learn more about GMITE visit www.gmiteevent.com
Follow us on Facebook and join the GMITE 2020 Facebook Event

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:

Andrea Hutchinson
[email protected]
212-895-8283

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last week Questex’s 12th Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) Summit provided a platform for over 100 attendees to share best practices over the course of two days on how to design, develop, implement and evaluate REMS. The event took place January 21-22 at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA. 

Regulatory leaders from the FDA, Pfizer, UBC, NOVARTIS, REGENERON, CELGENE, and other life science and regulatory organizations addressed major challenges and had a chance to network, discuss, and learn: 

• How E-prescribing can cause a REMS issue and how to mitigate this issue
• The FDA’s new benefit/risk counseling guidelines and how it affects REMS
• Developing application of REMS technology for ease of access
• FDA’s part in reducing the burden of REMS and developing evaluation methods 

And so much more. 

This year’s Summit featured 18 speakers, including Gita Toyserkani, Regulatory Health Policy Analyst, and Linda Huynh, ORISE Fellow, both from the FDA who presented, A Standardized Approach to REMS Using Implementation Science and How an evidence-based practice (EBP) can be advantageous to promote the use of an effective REMS program that is best modeled for your product and walked the audience through the ways to apply best practices to streamline REMS approval. 

Marc Morris, Vice President, Safety and Pharmacovigilance from Apellis Pharmaceuticals discussed Planning for a First REMS in a Clinical-Stage Medium-Size Enterprise and How a lack of Established Policies and Procedures Can Greatly Reduce the Effectiveness of a REMS Program.

Click here for a full list of the 12th REMS Summit speakers.

“UBC was pleased to be a corporate sponsor and co-chair of the 12th REMS Summit in Arlington, VA. Each year, this conference is a mainstay where REMS experts from industry, academia and the FDA gather to share insights and discuss solutions for ensuring patient safety and maintaining the benefit/risk profile of biopharmaceutical products. There are always new and provocative topics presented, as well as updates on technology and strategies for REMS evaluation. We look forward to participating in the 13th Summit in 2021,” said Annette Stemhagen, DrPH, FISPE, Senior Vice President, Chief Science Officer, Safety, Epidemiology, Registries & Risk Management, UBC.

“Excellent event. Relevant and valuable discussions, and a great opportunity to connect with many REMS leaders,” added Kal Elhoregy, Director, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Programs, Regulatory Affairs Clinical, Amneal Pharmaceuticals.

“At this year’s REMS Summit our attendees learned the necessary elements that need to be included in REMS for their product, as well as details required for submission. Our adept speaking faculty armed delegates with proven strategies to facilitate benefit-risk counseling, optimize REMS operations through streamlined health system integration, leverage interoperable technologies for consistent communication, and increase patient safety through cross-functional collaboration,” said Greg Khemai, Senior Conference Director, ExL Events, a division of Questex.

To learn more about the 12th Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) Summit, click here. 

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
Yuliya Sheflyand 
Marketing Manager
Questex 
E: [email protected]

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Questex’s IMPACT CBD, the new content-based live event and digital platform that delves into the exciting, evolving, and fast-paced world of CBD, opens registration for the live event, which takes place August 15-17, 2020 at the Town and Country hotel in San Diego, CA. IMPACT CBD is targeted to medical and spa professionals, naturopaths, chiropractors, retail specialists, and more. Click here to register.

IMPACT CBD Expo will feature in-depth and actionable conference programming, including education tracks that explore the impact of CBD on clients, patients, health practices, and businesses. The program will share the latest on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities that the fast growth industry presents for owners, practitioners, clients, and businesses in the CBD space. From understanding how to incorporate CBD into a spa, wellness or medical practice, or retail space to improving the overall customer experience, attendees will discover how to evaluate the best CBD products for their business and learn how to navigate the ever-changing and growing market.

The Expo Hall will highlight the impact CBD has on health and wellness and display a variety of CBD products. It will feature hundreds of CBD providers, Experience Centers, and an Innovation Theater where brands will showcase their offerings. Attendees will see, touch, taste, and experience CBD; learn about new developments and trends; network with other buyers; compare products; and consolidate the purchasing process.

IMPACT CBD’s content feed, which can be found at IMPACT CBD Expo Chronicles, offers curated posts and blogs, chronicling the impact of CBD. The content will be driven by the American Spa editorial team, who have been covering the growing CBD market since it was first introduced.

“The CBD market is experiencing incredible growth and is estimated to be $24B market in 2024. The growth of CBD is driving the demand for actionable information and data across the health and wellness sector,” said Andrew Amill, Vice President, Wellness + Impact CBD. “No other CBD event combines a live event, conference program, and content feed that drives discovery around the impact of CBD. With a strong focus on education and expo experiences, we’re excited to deliver IMPACT CBD to the market.”

Stay connected to IMPACT CBD through Facebook and Instagram.

To learn more about IMPACT CBD, click here.

To register to attend IMPACT CBD, click here. Register by May 1, 2020 and save $100 off passes including the VIP Pass (limit to first 300 registrants) or 2-Day Pass. All passes include access to the full conference program, exhibit hall floor, show areas, breakfast, and lunch.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Andrew Amill at [email protected].

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
[email protected]
617.219.8305

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 [email protected]

Marketing Manager Emily Schriver 917-932-0431 [email protected]

Sponsorship Teneyke Smith 202-496-5548 [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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
[email protected]
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: [email protected]
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