Health Union Social Health Awards Announced; Digital Pharma East Virtual Conference Takes Place September 17-19

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last night at an awards gala, Questex’s Fierce Pharma announced the winners of the 2024 Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards, an annual awards program presented by honoring leadership, vision, innovation and strategic accomplishments within the pharma marketing and advertising community. The program was held in conjunction with the Digital Pharma East Conference.

The competition showcased the pharma companies and their agencies that have produced thought-provoking, innovative, and compelling campaigns that are making a difference and meeting the global health challenges of today and tomorrow. Trophies were presented to winners in 15 categories. All of the winners found new ways to communicate and produce innovative campaigns. Winners were chosen by a panel of expert and independent judges.

“We are honored to celebrate the industry’s best work from the past year,” said Rebecca Willumson, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Fierce Pharma, Fierce Biotech and Fierce Healthcare. “This year’s nominations were best in class and we congratulate all finalists and winners. We are delighted to showcase their remarkable achievements.”

The 2024 Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards winners:

NEW: Agency of the Year (sponsored by IQVIA Digital)

minds + assembly

Digital Campaign – Non-Social Media

Real Chemistry: American Cancer Society – The Hopefall: A One-of-A-Kind Visualization of a Life-Changing Sound

DTC Branded Audio for Pharma and Life Sciences (sponsored by SiriusXM Media)

Pfizer: Pfizer’s Science Will Win Podcast

Impiricus HCP Impact Award (sponsored by Impiricus)

CMI Media Group: GSK’s AREXVY and CMI Media Group – Pioneering Audio Outreach to HCPs

Innovation Challenge

Sanofi CHC NA: Allegra Airways

Medical Conference or Event Marketing

SHE Media: SHE Media Co-Lab @ SXSW®: Whole Life Health

Multicultural Campaign

Klick Health: Aurinia Get Uncomfortable

New Brand Launch

Moon Rabbit & Tarsus Pharmaceuticals: XDEMVY: Might Over Mites

Online Video or Film

dna Communications: It Takes 2

Pharma TV

Razorfish Health & GSK: Cut Short | RSV Awareness Campaign

Print for Consumer

Inizio Evoke: Pixi & Alex’s Adventure

Professional Marketing

DDB Health: ReThink CML

Public Relations Campaign

Genentech/Syneos Health Communications: Putting Ableism in the Spotlight with a First-of-its-Kind Musical

Social Media for Consumer

Ruder Finn: Launching The 1 Pledge Movement

Website for Consumer

Lemieux Bédard: RSV is No Gift

Fierce Pharma partnered with Health Union on the Health Union Social Health Awards. The Health Union Social Health Awards winners include:  

Advocacy Trailblazer: Emmitt HendersonBest Team: HeartChargedCaregiving Champion: Andrea JensenCommunity Cultivator: Gracefully Jen Creative Contributor: Brittany “A Hot MS” QuirozHealthcare Collaborator: Michael DonohoeLifetime Achievement: Rwenshaun MillerRevolutionary Researcher: Dr. Andrea VassilevRookie of the Year: Danielle ConnollySocial Media Master: Tiffany Kairos

View all the award winners here.

The Awards Gala took place at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown with a cocktail reception, musical performance and after party with a live DJ.  

The awards event was sponsored by Headline Partner: Health Union; and Sponsors: Impiricus, IQVIA Digital and SiriusXM Media and Flora Management.

Fierce Pharma will present a virtual Digital Pharma East event for the pharma marketing and advertising community September 17-19, 2024. Experience Digital Pharma East virtually from home, the office or anywhere. View the agenda here. To register to attend, click here.

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
Linda Lam
Director of Marketing, Life Sciences & Healthcare
[email protected]        

NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) Florida, the most influential gathering of spa and wellness professionals in the Southeast, presented by sister brand American Spa, will connect thousands of spa & wellness professionals with elite spa industry suppliers, October 13-14, 2024 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center for its 26th event.

“Hundreds of the industry’s most well-regarded brands will line the aisles of the IECSC Florida Exhibit Hall,” said Elizabeth Trevorrow, Event & Partnerships Director, Beauty & Spa for Questex. “Representatives of these companies will engage with attendees over two full days, offering live demonstrations, presenting the latest technology, and selling the most sought-after products at professionals-only pricing, another absolute value-add for our audience.”

Featured exhibitors include: Celluma Light Therapy, Circadia, Dermalogica, Eminence Organic Skin Care, Face Reality Skincare, Farmhouse Fresh, Hydrafacial, Procell Therapies, Repechage, Silhouet-Tone USA, Skin Act, Skin Script Skin Care. View the full exhibitor list here.

In addition, many exhibitors will be offering complimentary classes as part of the Product Focused Education (PFE) program. Each class offers a deep dive into a specific product or service, giving attendees expert brand knowledge that they can leverage in their businesses. The classes are included with the 2-Day Exhibit Hall pass at no extra cost.

For a small additional investment, guests may purchase a class in the renowned IECSC conference program, where attendees can connect with leading spa educators. This makes IECSC Florida the most education-focused and valuable trade show experience of the year for licensed professionals.

Register to Attend
IECSC Florida takes place October 13-14, 2024 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Attendees should register here. Register as a group of four or more to save $20 off total registration. Conference passes include 2-Day Exhibit Hall access. Plus, guests will be treated to a sunset networking happy hour immediately following the close of the Exhibit Hall Sunday evening, inclusive of one free drink, compliments of sponsors Lipgloss & Aftershave and Repechage. Media may register to attend here.

For sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, click here.

Make It a Weekend and Take the Brightline – Save 25%
The Palm Beach County Convention Center is located just over a mile away from the exquisite clear waters of beautiful Palm Beach, and directly across the street from Rosemary Square, offering incredible shopping and dining, and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Plus, the Hilton West Palm Beach is conveniently connected to the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Organizers encourage attendees to come early and make it a weekend to experience this gorgeous destination before participating in the event.

To sweeten the pot, IECSC Florida is offering a 25% discount off Brightline train tickets for convenient transportation from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to the West Palm Beach train station located less than a mile from the Convention Center. Click here for hotel and train information.

Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for spa, beauty and wellness professionals will take place as follows:

IBS and IECSC New York, March 23-25, 2025 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Visit ibsnewyork.com and iecscnewyork.com for more information.IBS and IECSC Las Vegas, June 21-23, 2025, West Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Ibslasvegas.com and iecsclasvegas.com for more information.

Stay connected with IECSC Florida on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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 America Spa, 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.

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
Marketing Director
[email protected]        

The Show will feature dedicated experiences for hotel property owners

Register for The Show

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Hospitality Show (The Show), the industry’s leading technology and operations event produced by Questex and The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), has revealed new highlights that have been confirmed for the 2024 program.

The Show will feature three distinctive keynote sessions from industry heavy hitters:

On Monday, Oct. 28, famed chef, author, educator, and humanitarian José Andrés will lead a presentation titled, “Changing the World Through the Power of Food.”On Tuesday, Oct. 29, author and franchise expert, Scott Greenberg will discuss the game-changing steps to elevate franchise operations in his keynote session, followed by a fireside chat with President & CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Geoff Ballotti.NEW SPEAKERS! On Wednesday, Oct. 30, NFL reporter and TV personality Erin Andrews will moderate a session titled “Creative Collaboration: The Ultimate Immersive Guest Experience.” Andrews will be joined by Jonathan Tisch, Executive Chairman of Loews Hotels & Co and Co-Owner of The New York Giants, and Mark Woodbury, Chairman and CEO of Universal Destinations & Experiences. Together, they will explore how storytelling drives development, turning imaginative concepts from books and films into immersive guest experiences.

Directly following the keynote session on Oct. 30, Andrews will have a conversation with President of the AHLA Foundation, Anna Blue, for a ForWard Segment. Andrews will discuss her career in the competitive world of sports broadcasting and her life as an entrepreneur with the launch of her clothing line, WEAR.

The Show has also announced the programing for this year’s Solutions Stage, which offers a selection of focused breakout sessions in a more interactive and intimate setting. This stage will feature pressing issues across niche hospitality business functions including ownership, operations management, technology integration and strategic procurement. Solutions Stage highlights include:

In the “Smart Growth: Strategic Hotel Development” session on Oct. 29, a panel of experts will explore how strategic decisions in hotel development can drive profitability and gain insights into the latest trends and best practices.Also on Oct. 29, attendees will learn about how technology can free up employees to better serve guests in a session titled, “Bold Tech for Boutique Success: Enhancing the Guest Experience.”In the “Creative Ways to Build and Strengthen Today’s Hospitality Workforce” happening on Oct. 30, industry leaders will discuss the many pathways for recruiting and retaining workers.

New to 2024, The Show is pleased to present programing specifically geared towards hotel owners. Owners’ programming at the show will feature:

The Owners Lounge: A private area in the Expo for owners to enjoy complimentary lunches, coffee and a conversation with fellow owners.Lenders Alley: A dedicated space in the Expo to meet with lending partners.The Owners VIP Reception, available by invitation only: A special event for owners to connect 1:1 with other owners.

For owners seeking more information about attending these events and activations, please contact Minmin Wong at [email protected].

The Show will be held in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 28-30, 2024, at the Henry B. González Convention Center. For more information and to register, visit www.thehospitalityshow.com. For program updates, sign up to receive The Hospitality Show newsletter and follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

About The Hospitality Show
The Hospitality Show is an event for the entire hospitality ecosystem with one goal: operating hotels more efficiently and profitably. Produced by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex, the event brings together top industry leaders, senior executives of hotel brands, owners, operators, management companies, procurement specialists, and their teams. The Hospitality Show 2024 takes place October 28-30 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

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 AHLA
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the largest hotel association in America, representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide – including iconic global brands, 80% of all franchised hotels, and the 16 largest hotel companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support, and workforce development programs to move the industry forward. Learn more at www.ahla.com.

Media Contacts:         
Pete Kasperowicz
American Hotel & Lodging Association
202-289-3155
[email protected]

Alexandra Aldridge
Questex
212.895.8284
[email protected]

Kirvin Doak Communications
The Hospitality Show
[email protected]

Winslow will explore how a playful approach can spark creativity and drive innovation, keeping the human spirit at the heart of digital experiences

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s co-located Live Design International (LDI), which unites the global entertainment design and technology communities, and Digital Signage Experience (DSE), the ultimate gathering of digital signage experts, today announces Craig Winslow will present the keynote “Illuminating Creativity: Infusing Playfulness in Tech-Driven Experiences.”

Winslow is an artist and designer who uses light to create playful, narrative-driven visualizations and immersive experiences. Winslow’s creative pursuits utilize multiple mediums, from projection mapping, 3D, AR, VR, to XR; focused on the ‘never done before’ by using a mix of new, old, and emerging technologies, always with a playful passion to his approach.

Renowned for his innovative work at Winslow Studio, Winslow will delve into the transformative power of play in immersive technology. With a focus on combining art and technology, Winslow will share personal anecdotes, challenges, and triumphs from his journey in creating immersive projection projects. This keynote promises to reveal how a playful mindset can lead to groundbreaking breakthroughs, surprises, and inspiration, even within the most tech-heavy environments.

Attendees will leave the presentation with four takeaways:

Rediscovering Play: Learn why embracing play is crucial for unlocking innovative concepts in tech-driven projects.Balancing Art and Technology: Gain strategies for maintaining artistic integrity and imagination amidst technological complexity.Blending Elements: Understand how to integrate storytelling, design, and technology to craft meaningful and memorable experiences.Fostering Playfulness: Discover tips for nurturing a playful approach within teams and workflows, even in high-pressure, results-oriented settings.

This keynote takes place on Sunday, December 8 at 12:30 p.m. PST, and is open to DSE All-Access and Conference pass holders as well as LDI VIP Pass holders. For those not holding a pass, individual tickets are available for $79, which includes lunch.

LDI takes place December 8-10, 2024, at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, with the conference starting December 4. Register here.

DSE takes place December 7-10, 2024, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Register here.

For LDI or DSE sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Tuner, Director of Sales, at [email protected].

About Live Design International (LDI)
Established in 1988, Live Design International (LDI) is built on a 36-year history as the essential trade show and conference for global live design professionals. Attendees come to LDI to see the latest gear and entertainment technology in action, covering audio, lighting, projection, video, staging, special effects, and XR. It is also a great opportunity to refresh their knowledge and professional training as well as network and be inspired by colleagues and the manufacturers and distributors at the vanguard of entertainment technology. For more information, visit http://www.ldishow.com. LDI will take place December 4 – 10, 2024, at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.

About Digital Signage Experience (DSE)
Digital Signage Experience (DSE) is the ultimate gathering of digital signage experts, 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 7-10, 2024 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Stay connected to DSE on LinkedIn, X, 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.

Media Contact

Sonal Patel
LDI/DSE
[email protected]

Recognizing Excellence in the Beverage Industry

NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Vibe Vista Awards, the premier awards program recognizing excellence in the beverage industry, today officially opens the call for submissions for the 2025 awards program. Operators are invited to submit their outstanding beverage programs for consideration, with the opportunity to be celebrated as leaders in the industry.

The Vibe Vista Awards honor the top performers in the beverage industry for their innovation, execution, management, and ongoing success of beverage programs. Winning a Vibe Vista Award is not just an accolade—it’s a testament to a company’s commitment to excellence and its impact on the industry.

“Each year, the Vibe Vista Awards set the benchmark for excellence in the on-premise beverage industry, and we are thrilled to announce that submissions for the 2025 awards are now open,” said Tim McLucas, Leader of the Hospitality Group at Questex. “These awards are a vital platform for recognizing the innovation, creativity, and dedication that drive our industry forward. They not only honor outstanding achievements but also inspire others to elevate their own beverage programs.”

Vibe Vista Award 2025 categories include:

Best Beverage MenuBest Adult Alcohol-Free Beverage ProgramBest Beer ProgramBest Spirits ProgramBest Wine ProgramBest Beverage Limited Time OfferBest Overhaul of Beverage ProgramBest Overall: HotelsBest Overall: CasinosBest Overall: Cruise LinesBest Overall: Multi-Unit Chain Restaurants

The Vibe Vista Awards 2025 judges include:

Brian Warrener, Judging Chair, Associate Professor & Director of the Center for Beverage Education & Innovation, Johnson & Wales UniversityMichael Sabitoni, Associate Professor & Dept. Chair, Food & Beverage + Travel & Tourism Studies, Johnson & Wales UniversityBrian Van Gyzen, Associate Professor, Johnson & Wales UniversityMore TBA soon!

To make a submission, click here. The submission deadline is November 8, 2024.

Finalists will be notified on January 10, 2025. To learn more about the Vibe Vista Awards, including submission guidelines and FAQs, please visit https://www.vibeconference.com/vibe-awards.

Award winners are announced at Vibe Conference, which takes place March 3-5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. Learn more here

About the Vibe Vista Awards

The Vibe Vista Awards are part of the Vibe Conference, an annual event that brings together top beverage executives from across the industry. The awards celebrate the best in beverage program creation, execution, and results, highlighting those who set the standard for excellence.

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

Contact:

Michelle Osborne
Senior Marketing Director
[email protected]
(617) 219-8305

Recognizing Excellence in the Global Tea Industry

NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s World Tea Expo today announces the 2025 Global Tea Championship (GTC) is now open for submissions. This prestigious competition celebrates excellence in tea production across various categories, providing a platform for global recognition in the tea industry. World Tea Expo invites tea producers and companies from around the world to showcase their best products.

The Global Tea Championship is designed to identify and reward the highest quality teas from around the globe. The competition features a wide range of categories, including:

Award Categories: Tea

GRAND PRIZE AWARD for Overall Best teaSUPERIOR LEAF AWARD – for “Best Leaf Appearance” in each tea type WhiteGreenOolongBlackPuerh SUPERIOR LIQUOR AWARD – for “Best Cup Character” in each tea type WhiteGreenOolongBlackPuerh PREMIUM AWARD – for “Best Tea” in each tea type WhiteGreen SteamedPan fired Oolong Long OxidisedShort Oxidised Black OrthodoxCTC Puerh ShengShou HONORABLE MENTION AWARD for the most Innovative teaORIGIN AWARDS Certificates for the best tea from each producing origin

Award Categories: Matcha

GRAND PRIZE AWARD for Overall Best MatchaSUPERIOR LEAF AWARD – for “Best Leaf Appearance”SUPERIOR LIQUOR AWARD – for “Best Cup Character”PREMIUM AWARD – for “Best Matcha” in each tea type CeremonialCulinary HONOURABLE MENTION AWARD for the most Innovative teaORIGIN AWARDS Certificates for the best tea from each producing origin

Winning a Global Tea Championship award offers industry recognition and helps brands establish themselves as leaders in the competitive global tea market.

“As we open submissions for the 2025 World Tea Expo Global Tea Championship, we are reminded of the importance of recognizing and celebrating the incredible diversity and quality within the global tea community,” said Tim McLucas, Vice President of the Hospitality Group at Questex. “This competition not only honors excellence in tea production but also brings together a community of passionate professionals dedicated to advancing the tea industry. We look forward to discovering and celebrating the outstanding teas that will set the standard for quality and innovation in the coming year.”

Award winners will be announced at World Tea Expo which takes place March 24-26, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV.

For more information on submission guidelines, categories, and how to enter, please click here.

About the World Tea Expo Global Tea Championship
The World Tea Expo Global Tea Championship is an annual competition that evaluates and celebrates the best teas from around the world. Judged by a panel of tea experts, the competition is a key part of the World Tea Expo, the leading event for tea professionals, bringing together buyers, sellers, and tea enthusiasts from across the globe.

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

Contact:

Michelle Osborne
Senior Marketing Director
[email protected]
(617) 219-8305

Full programme and speaker line up released

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Annual Hospitality Conference (AHC) today announces Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester and Richard Parker Mayor of West Midlands will open and close day 1 of the AHC. The Mayors’ participation cements the AHC as THE must-attend event in the industry. The AHC takes place on the 30 September – 1 October 2024 at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, UK. Register here.     

Exclusive to the AHC: Mayors of major British agglomerations confirmed to speak

In their role as Mayor of Greater Manchester and West Midlands respectively, Burnham and Parker will give direction on the future investment into, and development of, the UK hospitality sector, and the role the sector plays in developing a thriving city economy. Burnham will set the tone for the event as he takes to the stage to welcome attendees to the conference. Parker will close day 1, with a focus on driving growth and innovation across infrastructure, real estate, business and hospitality, amidst evolving economic landscapes.

“The unique blend of diversity, culture and history, urban dynamism, regulatory stability and economic resilience, has positioned the UK market as a leading destination and one of the largest hospitality markets in Europe. At the AHC we will explore how to build on these strong foundations as we welcome for the first time ever, 2 Mayors and political heavyweights to the Annual Hospitality Conference,” said Olga Andreevskikh, Senior Conference Producer, Questex Hospitality & Travel.

Full speaker line up and programme released

This year attendees will be able to hear over 100 speakers, cover opportunities across a broad spectrum of hospitality sub sectors including hotels, alternative living concepts, F&B, bars, pubs, restaurants, and much more. A snapshot of speakers include:

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater ManchesterStephen Cassidy, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, UK & Ireland, HiltonSimon Ewins, Managing Director UK Hotels and Restaurants, WhitbreadLuke Johnson, Hospitality Entrepreneur, Investor, Former Chairman of Pizza Express, the Royal Society of Art & Channel 4Tim Johnson, Chief Executive, City of WolverhamptonPuneet Kanuga, Chief Investment Officer, EQ HotelsJoanna Kurowska, Managing Director, UK & Ireland, IHGSacha Lord, Night-time Economy Advisor to the Mayor of Greater ManchesterGavin Makel, Director of Services and Operations – Entertainment District, Manchester City Football ClubKate Nicholls, CEO, UK HospitalityRonen Nissenbaum, CEO UK/Ireland, Benelux, Spain, Portugal and US development, Fattal GroupJacob Rasin, Senior Vice-President, PandoxRobert Shrimsley, Editorial Director and UK Political Commentator, Financial TimesSteven Smit, Director of Investments and Asset Management, Vertiq CapitalKristian Smyth, Managing Director, Tristan Capital PartnersJohn Straw, Serial Technology Entrepreneur, Tech Startup Investor and Leading Speaker on Disruption, New Technologies and the Ever-Changing WorldMatt Townley, Group Operations Director, Dakota HotelsRichard Parker, Mayor of West MidlandsChris Penny, Senior Vice-President, Starwood Capital

View the programme here.

New Networking Initiatives Announced

To compliment the high-calibre programme and speaker line up, the AHC has placed a renewed focus on the event experience. This year attendees will be able to enjoy two evening receptions, take part in a fast-paced, data driven networking ‘Power Hour’ and round off the conference with some tasty street food.

Sunday Evening Reception – 29th September
For attendees arriving the evening before the conference, Hamilton Pyramid is hosting an evening meet up at the recently opened Marriott Manchester Hotel Piccadilly in the heart of the city. This is a limited capacity event, there is now a waiting list in operation.

Power Hour – 30th September
A NEW networking session, focused on matching participants based on their interests and goals via the AI powered matchmaking app. This session is limited capacity, attendees will be asked to ‘opt-in’ a couple of weeks before the event.

Monday Evening Reception – 30th September
The AHC evening reception, sponsored by Peloton, will take place at the Lawn Club, a great example of indoor/outdoor hospitality. The Lawn Club sits at the heart of Spinningfields; a mixed-use development showcasing a successful blend of corporate, leisure and residential uses. Attendees can relax, capture memories in a photo booth and connect over great food, drinks and music.

TrUCK INn – 1st October
For the first time this year, attendees can break away from the exhibition floor and enjoy lunch in an informal setting from selected food trucks. From Vietnamese to Italian to Mexican, there will be something for everyone. The perfect way to end the conference with old and new-found connections.

The AHC welcomes new sources of capital

The AHC reports that 30% of investors & owners registered for the conference have not attended previously, this provides attendees with new sources of capital to connect with. The investors registered so far represent GBP£ 84bn+ AUM, which paints a positive outlook for future investment into UK hospitality.

This year the AHC is set to welcome a record 1,100+ attendees to Manchester. With major British and international industry players represented on the programme, combined with the investors, owners, operators and developers attending both on and off stage, this meeting is a true reflection of the thriving hospitality investment community.

For more information about AHC 2024 and to register for the event, visit www.theahc.co.uk

For more information about press registration, please click here.

Stay connected 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
Kirsty Joynson
Marketing Director, Operational Real Estate
Questex
[email protected]

NEW YORK, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management announces the seventh annual “Influential Women in Hospitality” list, honoring 25 innovative, leading women in the hotel industry. 

The 2024 honorees were selected by the Hotel Management staff for their strong leadership and dedication to excellence in hospitality. This influential group’s list of accomplishments is as long as it is impressive, and Hotel Management is proud to feature these talented, inspiring women.

Hotel Management’s 2024 Influential Women in Hospitality are:

Adrienne Kautzman Andrews, Managing Director, JLL Capital Markets, Hotels & HospitalityMarissa Ballan, Head of Development, Radisson Blu, Choice Hotels InternationalDina Belon-Sayre, President, Staypineapple HotelsFarah Bhayani, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, G6 HospitalityPriya Chandnani, Senior Vice President, Sales, Revenue and Distribution Strategy, Sage Hospitality GroupKrishna Deva, CEO, Maya HotelsTiffany Leadbetter Donato, Chief Investment Officer, Marcus Hotels & ResortsGarine Ferejian-Mayo, Chief Commercial Officer, Sonesta HotelsDawn Gallagher, President of Hospitality, Crescent Hotels & ResortsAllison Handy, Executive Vice President, Commercial, Aimbridge HospitalityLeanne Harwood, Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Luxury & Lifestyle Americas, IHG Hotels & ResortsDana Jacobsohn, Chief Development Officer, North America Luxury Brands & Global Mixed-Use, Marriott InternationalMiranda Kitterlin-Lynch, Professor, Florida International UniversityMonica Melancon, Chief Human Resource Officer, Wyndham Hotels & ResortsBarbara Muckermann, Group CEO, Kempinski HotelsColleen O’Shea, Director, Development, Northeast Region, HiltonJoelle Park, Chief Marketing Officer, BWH HotelsLibby Sims Patrick, Founder and CEO, Sims Patrick StudioKelly Poling, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial and Brand Officer, Extended Stay AmericaLeticia Proctor, Executive Vice President, Donohoe Hospitality ServicesDavonne Reaves, CEO and Founder, VestrrSusan Santiago, President, U.S. & Canada, Hyatt HotelsVanessa Stanley, Vice President, New Builds + Portfolio Strategies, PM Hotel GroupMelinda Griffith Wiles, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Concord HospitalityDina Winder, SVP, Asset Management, Highgate Hotels

“It is Hotel Management’s honor to recognize and celebrate the 25 hospitality professionals who make up this year’s 2024 Influential Women in Hospitality list,” said Jennifer Glatt, Hotel Management editor-in-chief and content director with Questex Hospitality. “These phenomenal women are developers and designers, collaborators, innovators, teachers and entrepreneurs reshaping and redefining the global hospitality industry. We are inspired by them and congratulate them on jobs exceedingly well done.”

The 2024 Influential Women in Hospitality honorees are featured online and in the September issue of Hotel Management. Visit https://www.hotelmanagement.net/operate/hotel-managements-2024-influential-women-hospitality to learn more.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group
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Winners to be Announced During Event October 9-11 in Washington, D.C.

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Broadband Nation Expo today announces the finalists for the Broadband Nation Awards program, which celebrates outstanding achievements in solutions, programs, use cases, technology, and individual contributions across the broadband sector. The event and the awards program have been created in collaboration with Fierce Network (formerly Fierce Telecom, the telecommunications industry’s daily monitor) and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the trusted industry association for the connected world.

Alejandro Piñero, Senior Director, Broadband, Fierce Network said, “We were blown away by the innovation and creativity of the programs redefining broadband throughout the United States. The finalists feature the best of the best in the industry and we look forward to see who comes out on top in October.”

The awards program finalists include:

Best Broadband & Data mapping solution or Initiative

Federated Wireless: Federated Wireless Adaptive Network PlannerVCTI: Fiber IQ ™Wireless 2020: Wireless 20/20 WiROI™ db Geospatial SaaS Platform

Best Converged Solution – Cable & Connectivity

Calix: Calix DOCSIS Provisioning Connector (DPx)Comarch: Comarch Telco SuiteCorning Optical Communications: Corning Multifiber Pushlok® Technology

Best Municipal or Public Connectivity Program

Montgomery County, MD: Montgomery County’s Broadband Services to the CommunityCity of Longmont – NextLight: NextLight® municipal internet serviceCity of Pharr, TX: Pharr Connect by City of Pharr, TXWashington County Authority: Washington County Comprehensive Broadband Initiative

Enabling Connectivity – Middle Mile Award

Connected Nation Internet Exchange Points: Carrier Neutral Internet Exchange Points – Wichita State UniversityFiberLight, LLC: FiberLight’s Middle Mile InfrastructureFujitsu Network Communications: Illinois Century Network (ICN)Zayo: Zayo Middle Mile Initiative

Excellence in FTTH Deployment

Harmonic: DOCOMO PACIFIC and Harmonic Bring Fiber Connectivity to GuamGFiber: GFiber Labs’s 20 Gig + Wi-Fi 7WOW! Internet, TV, & Phone: WOW! fiber InternetZiply Fiber: Ziply Fiber Innovates FTTH in 2023-24: From New Construction Methods to Building America’s Fastest Home Internet

Excellence in Urban, Open or Neutral Host Connectivity Deployment

Corning Optical Communications: Corning’s Everon® 5G Enterprise Radio Access Network (ERAN)RtBrick: FullStackBrain to Fingers for InCoax: InCoax Access A251 Network Termination Modem

Impact Award – Greatest Technical achievement in connecting the unconnected (Individual)

Joe Hickey, President, PomeGranJoe Webster, Chief Broadband Officer, Montgomery County, MDLucas Turpin, Executive Director Digital Extension and Inclusion, Oregon State University

Outstanding Efforts in Driving Broadband Workforce Development

The Fiber School; Broadband TrainingCorning Optical Communications: Corning’s Fiber Broadband Technician (CFBT) course through See the Light®Arizona Western College: Reetika Dhawan – Chief Executive Officer of Entrepreneurial College & Vice President of Workforce & HealthcareVermont Community Broadband Board: Vermont Community Broadband Board Workforce Development Plan

Regional Carrier of the Year (Wireless & Wireline)

Blue Stream Fiber: Blue Stream FiberTombigbee Fiber: Calix SmartLife Managed ServicesMidwest Energy & Communications: Midwest Energy & Communications rural fiber internet

All of the submissions were reviewed and voted on by an independent panel of judges.

Winners will be announced during Broadband Nation Expo, which takes place October 9-11 in Washington, D.C. Broadband Nation Expo unites broadband service providers and industry partners with academic, local, state and federal government leaders in a unique venue that will focus on solving complex broadband-related issues such as closing the labor shortage gap and bridging the digital divide once and for all. Register to attend here.

For Broadband Nation Expo sponsorship opportunities, contact Scott Gruntorad at [email protected]. 

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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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