Winners to be Announced December 7 During the Cloud Executive Summit in Sonoma, CA

NEW YORK, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Silverlinings today announces the first ever Cloud Innovation Awards finalists for the Top Cloud Changemaker category. The program celebrates exceptional innovations that are driving improvements and transforming the cloud industry and were judged on technical innovation, effectiveness, competitive advantage, financial impact and true innovation.

The winners will be announced at the Cloud Executive Summit, an exclusive two-day symposium built for senior executives looking to discuss and debate the challenges and opportunities presented by the cloud industry today. The event takes place December 6-7 at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, CA. Register here.

Elizabeth Coyne, Managing Editor, Silverlinings said, “Congratulations to the first round of finalists announced for the Cloud Innovation Awards in the Top Cloud Changemaker category. We are blown away by the accomplishments and impact these finalists have had on the industry and we look forward to seeing who comes out on top at our event next month.”  

An expert panel of judges reviewed this category which recognizes individuals who have impacted their organization through cloud technological advancement, revenue generation, customer experience or company culture.

The Top Cloud Changemaker finalists are:

Andrew Coward, GM of Software Defined Networking, IBM (International Business Machines) (NYSE: IBM)Chris Nicholas, SVP, Cloud Solutions Group, Trace3Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)Chris Sambar, President of Network, AT&T (NYSE: T)Will Grannis, CTO, Google Cloud (NASDAQ: GOOGL)Michael Kagan, CTO, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA)Michael Intrator, CEO, CoreWeaveJon Abrahamson, Chief Product and Digital Officer, Deutsche Telekom (OTCMKTS: DTEGY)Richard Moulds, General Manager for Quantum Computing Service Amazon Braket, AWS (NASDAQ: AMZN)Scott Guthrie, EVP, Cloud and AI Group, Microsoft Azure (NASDAQ: MSFT)

Finalists for the categories below will be announced on Friday, November 10.

Best Cloud Networking Solution (Public, Private or Hybrid)Best Cloud Automation SolutionBest Cloud Artificial Intelligence Solution Best Cloud-Native 5G Solution Best Cloud Data Center Solution Best Cloud Sustainability Initiative  

Cloud Executive Summit sponsors include Platinum partner Blue Planet, a division of Ciena; Research partner RedHat; Supporting partner Aviatrix; and Industry partners – AvidThink, Dell’Oro Group and WLDA.TECH.

Winners will be announced December 7 at the Cloud Innovation Awards Ceremony during the Cloud Executive Summit in Sonoma, CA. Register here.

For Cloud Executive Summit sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Stay connected with the Cloud Executive Summit via LinkedIn and X.

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, we do the dirty work and sniff out the scoops to bring you the only site where cloud network architects can find a reputable daily source of news, analysis and strategy for cloud infrastructure, and have a laugh at the same time.

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

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

NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silverlinings’ Cloud Executive Summit, an exclusive two-day symposium built for senior executives looking to discuss and debate the challenges and opportunities presented by the cloud industry, today announces the conference program has expanded with new sessions, speakers and sponsors. The Summit is produced by Questex and takes place December 6-7 at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, CA. Register here.

Silverlinings Founder Steve Saunders said, “We’ve put a terrific program together with key topics and thought leaders from around the industry. The Summit is the perfect place for senior cloud executives to come together to learn more about the critical challenges and opportunities in the cloud industry. Additionally, we are excited to unveil our research, which will reveal vital information on key issues.”

The Cloud Executive Summit is produced by both the Silverlinings and Fierce Telecom editorial teams and offers a robust program including cloud business cases, interactive agile workshops as well as keynotes, panels and moderated small group discussions that will help attendees identify and solve deployment challenges presented by industry experts.

Two new sessions added to the program include 5G & The Cloud and Debate: Open Source in the Cloud: A Debate on Innovation, Security and Sustainability.

Leaders in the cloud industry added to the agenda include:

Chris Hristov, Assistant Vice President, Network Engineering and Automation, AT&TSteven Wilson, Head of Public Cloud, Dish Network Joe Duffy, Founder and CEO, PulumiSerena Blanks, Deputy Director for Architecture & Engineering, City of San DiegoKailem Anderson, Vice President and General Manager: Global Products and Delivery, Blue Planet, a division of Ciena Prakash Sangam, Founder and Principal, Tantra Analyst 

View the agenda here.

The Summit will feature industry leading sponsors and partners in a variety of format and connection opportunities, including Blue Planet as Platinum Partner, Red Hat as Research Partner, and Aviatrix as Supporting Partner.

Kailem Anderson, Vice President, Portfolio & Engineering, Blue Planet, a division of Ciena said, “Digital transformation is a key priority for network operators and automation is critical in the process. Our mission in Blue Planet is to help network operators automate the service lifecycle to create incredible customer experiences, improve operational agility, reduce costs, and accelerate digital transformation and the Cloud Executive Summit would be an opportunity to forward our goal.”

For sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Stay connected with the Cloud Executive Summit via LinkedIn and X.

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, we do the dirty work and sniff out the scoops to bring you the only site where cloud network architects can find a reputable daily source of news, analysis and strategy for cloud infrastructure, and have a laugh at the same time.

About Fierce Telecom
FierceTelecom is the telecom industry’s daily monitor. FierceTelecom’s independent team of experienced editors provides relevant and insightful information on the dynamic telecom market, covering topics ranging from fiber deployments, virtualization of telecom and cable networks, partnerships with big cloud providers, edge computing, business deals and competition. FierceTelecom provides its readers — which include stakeholders from the entire telecom and cable industry such as service providers, equipment vendors, telecom customers and analysts — with thoughtful news and analysis on this competitive marketplace.

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

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

NEW YORK, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, a leading information services and event company, joined event professionals at Trade Show News Network’s (TSNN) annual awards event October 27-29 in Puerto Rico to celebrate the best of the best in the events industry.

Top honors were awarded to events with the Industry Icon Award, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award and Sustainability Award. Questex won the 2023 TSNN Sustainability Award, which recognizes companies that have made sustainability an important part of their business. Questex was recognized for its roadmap to reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for both the company and its events. The initiative – Quest Zero – allows Questex to drive positive change across the communities it serves and live up to its mission to serve the communities that are helping people live longer and live better. To learn more about the Quest Zero Initiative, click here. View the Quest Zero visitor tips here. Additionally, Questex was recognized for the International Beauty Show (IBS Las Vegas) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC Las Vegas) collaboration with GLO Recycling (Green Life Organization), who provides zero-landfill recycling solutions for the salon industry. GLO Recycling was as a Recycling Partner to help reduce salon and spa waste. [Press release] The co-located Las Vegas events took place June 24-26, 2023.

“With a significant business in the events industry, we are clear on our responsibility to minimize the climate impacts that the live events industry generates. We are proud of the strategies we have put in place and we are delighted that TSNN saw our passion by awarding us the 2023 Sustainability Award,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex. “We were honored to participate celebrate the professionals and events in our industry at the awards program. We would like to thank TSNN, all of the award finalists and winners as well as the luminaries who make this industry great.”

Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Event & Partnership Director, Questex Beauty & Spa Group, and Jessi Cybulski, Show Director, Live Design International, delivered the Sustainability keynote presentation. Fantetti Trevorrow and Cybulski had the honor to represent Questex in presenting all of the Company’s sustainability initiatives.

TSNN Innovation Awards
The International Beauty Show (IBS New York), the longest running professional beauty event in the country, won a 2023 TSNN Innovation Award in the Best Engagement category. IBS New York was honored with the award for showcasing, celebrating and empowering Black beauty industry entrepreneurs with The Powerhouse Pavilion. The Pavilion allowed beauty professionals to partake in enriching conversations, watch powerful presentations and interact with experts in the areas of finance, legal, marketing, business management, social media and more. It also helped them cultivate business and boost their beauty career. Attendees had the opportunity to walk the halls of greatness in the gallery and celebrate the Black artists and entrepreneurs of the past, and the game changers of today who forged their ways to advance the beauty industry.

Additionally, three Questex properties received honorable mentions in the TSNN Innovation Awards program:

Bar & Restaurant Expo, the nation’s largest and most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operators [Best Use of Data]Digital Signage Experience (DSE), an immersive experience for the digital and interactive display industry [Hybrid-Virtual Experience]Live Design International, the leading event for live event production design and technology [Created (Maintained) Culture]

TSNN Outstanding Show Pro
Michelle Osborne, Marketing Director, Bar & Restaurant Group, was also honored as a TSNN Outstanding Show Pro. Osborne’s aggressive, value-based marketing plan surpassed attendee and revenue goals for Bar & Restaurant Expo, Vibe Conference, the premiere on-premises beverage event for beverage executives, and World Tea Expo, the leading gathering of tea industry professionals.

To learn more about Questex, visit questex.com.

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

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

Event takes place at the Wigwam September 15-18, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ

NEW YORK, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex announces Spatec North America, the spa industry’s leading one-to-one event, will take place September 15-18, 2024 at the Wigwam in Phoenix, AZ. The event brings together North America’s most prestigious owners and operators of major resort, hotel, destination and day spas, and design & management companies to meet with leading global suppliers, for two and half days of networking, relationship building and education, in a turnkey intimate format that has brought visitors back year after year.

“This is the best event I’ve ever been to,” said Joanne Kellis, R2 Technologies. “I like the size; its manageable. The quality of the buyers, the organization, and the hospitality… its unmatched.”

The bespoke Spatec concept incorporates a minimum of 16 one-to-one appointments, optional morning exercise, two evening receptions, team building activities, engaging educational presentations, and multiple meals, all with the intent of bringing buyers and suppliers together for business development and relationship building.

The Wigwam is a historic and charming old-world style resort that seamlessly blends its rich history with modern amenities. The allure of bygone eras still lingers within its walls, yet one finds all the luxurious comforts of the present day.

“We are excited to bring Spatec to the newly renovated Wigwam for a unique experience,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Event and Partnership Director, Questex Beauty & Spa Group. “The venue is an ideal setting to reconnect with old friends or forge new business relationships in its relaxed and inviting spaces.”

Learn more about Spatec North America at spatecna.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Click here for supplier inquiries.

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
Debbie Schmidle
Spa Marketing Manager
dschmidle@questex

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, a leading information services and event company, today announces its brands Fierce Biotech, Fierce Healthcare and Live Design won three Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards. The Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards are the most prestigious recognition for excellence in editorial content and design media/publishing industry.

“Our industry-specific knowledge and expertise drives our communities forward and is the backbone of our company. We are very proud of our content teams who are committed to serving their communities with the trusted information they need to succeed,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex.

Questex’s winning entries: 

Fierce Biotech’s Phillips respiratory recall coverage (News Coverage, News Coverage, Digital, Print or Video)Fierce Healthcare’s Podnosis: The Pulse of the Healthcare Industry (Podcast, Business News & Information)Live Design’s 31 Days of Plots and Lighting Plot of the Week (Column/Blog, B2B, Banking/Business/Finance/Technology)

Questex also received five honorable mentions:

Bar & Restaurant’s Women in Hospitality (Series of Articles, B2B, Food & Beverage)Fierce Healthcare’s The Top Line (Podcast, Business News & Information)Fierce Healthcare’s Podnosis: The Pulse of the Healthcare Industry (Podcast, Best Podcast)Fierce Pharma’s Influential people in biopharma (Series of Articles, B2B, Overall)World Tea News’ Aaron Kiel (Range of Work by a Single Author, B2B)

To learn more about Questex, visit questex.com. 

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

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

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sibec, the leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, organized by Questex, presented its first abridged version of the beloved event in Dallas, Texas, October 16-18, 2023 at the Westin Galleria. The event offered a focused opportunity for the fitness industry to foster business relationships between buyers and suppliers.

For over 25 years, Sibec has offered global fitness industry suppliers unparalleled networking opportunities with leading owners, operators and decision makers from United States fitness facilities and clubs including high volume chain, independent and commercial clubs in a seamless, business-focused environment over two days. This new express format created a more focused event with the same networking facetime, designed for attendees who don’t have the time to commit to three to four days out of the office.

For a day and a half, global fitness suppliers and major owners and operators from health, fitness, and leisure facilities in the United States, joined together for an unparalleled networking experience, pioneered by the Sibec brand.

“We noted a need for a smaller, more intimate event that was centrally located in the United States. That way, we could facilitate meetings with buyers and suppliers that they were looking for in less time without losing the character of a Sibec event,” said Robert Shannon, Jr, Global Director of Sibec Events.

Participants participated in a minimum of 16 one-to-one meetings, a keynote presentation by Jeff Skeen, CEO, Results Redefined, three roundtables between suppliers and buyers to discuss fitness fundamentals and trends, and a Supplier Showcase, where buyers were able to meet with suppliers they did not have scheduled appointments with.

In between, attendees had ample networking time at all meals and receptions for both relationship building and fun.

“I have been attending since its second year. Sibec has been a key component in the success of my company by offering the opportunity to have access to decision makers in a serious and engaged environment,” said Timothy Petsch of TMI Sustainable Aquatics.

“This was a first-class experience in regard to location, direct and instant communication, lodging and most importantly, the presenters and businesses that were in attendance,” stated Amanda Moran of Michigan Athletic Club.

The next scheduled Sibec event is Sibec Americas, offering the largest Sibec event of the year, connecting global suppliers with business owners and operators of the Americas. Click here for more on that event.

Stay connected on: LinkedIn, Facebook and X.

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 16 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
Carrie Harper
Director of Marketing
Questex Wellness & Travel
charper@questex.com

Winners to be Announced at Digital Signage Experience 2023 on December 4 in Las Vegas

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) today unveils the 2023 Digital Signage Experience (DIZZIE) Awards finalists. The awards program recognizes companies from around the world whose digital signage installations and campaigns challenge existing standards and drive the industry forward. The awards program is part of the Digital Signage Experience event taking place December 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall.

David Drain, DSE Director of Event Programs said, “Digital signage and digital out-of-home continues to transform, excite, entertain, beautify and communicate in physical spaces like no other medium. And every year the bar gets raised higher and higher. We were blown away by all of the submissions to our awards program. The companies we selected as finalists are the best of the best. We look forward to celebrating all of them in December.”

Submissions were judged based on the solutions created to address the issues, the results of the project, the quality of the content and the overall project design.

To view the 2023 DIZZIE Awards finalists click here.

The judges for the DIZZIE Awards were provided by the Digital Signage Federation. They include:

Jason Ault, Co-Founder & COO, Coffman Media
Jonathan Brawn, Principal, Brawn Consulting
Toby Cohen, freelance journalist
Robert Edwards, Media Development Specialist, Lansing Community College
Peter Erickson, VP of Creative, Screenfeed
Jordan Feil, Global Director of Marketing, Navori Labs
Ignacio Fossati, Founder, Fossati PR
Sagar Gandhi, Co-Founder, Tetraloop
Kiersten Gibson, EVP, Sales & Marketing, Reach Media Network
Rodrick Glass, EVP, Sales & Business Development, Creative Realities, Inc.
Max Guerrero, Director, Product Management, Korbyt
Danny Hagen, Chief Revenue Officer, Wallboard
Michael Juarez, Senior Web/Media Developer, University of San Francisco
Justin Lachovsky, Director, Sales & Marketing, Telecine
Carrie McKenzie-Bush, Director of Marketing & Communications, Peerless-AV
Sherilyn McLain, VP Asset Management, Landmark Dividend
Cristina Miller, CEO, Intermedia Touch
Michelle Montazeri, Director, Digital Signage, Legrand AV
Kevin O’Neill, Vice President, Creative and Strategy, iGotcha Media
Jørn Olsen, Head of Customer Experience, ZetaDisplay  
Jessica Rich, Curator and Producer, Moving Image Art LLC
Amanda Starr, Sr Director, Creative and Implementation Services, Creative Realities, Inc
Edward Tang, Senior Product Manager, Guest Experience, Space Needle / Chihuly Garden & Glass
Jim Vair, President, Capital Networks Limited
Beth Warren, SVP Marketing | Brand Strategy, Creative Realities Inc

Winners will be announced on December 4 at DSE 2023 during a special awards ceremony.

To learn more about DSE 2023, visit www.digitalsignageexperience.com. Register here.

For exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Turner at kturner@questex.com or click here.

Stay connected with DSE on LinkedIn, Twitter 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 the 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
DSE
sonal@sonal.io

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 25th anniversary edition of Questex’s International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) Florida, organized in partnership with American Spa, took place on October 15-16, 2023, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. This milestone event attracted over 4,000 of the spa and wellness industry’s most influential professionals. Attendees gathered to discover new products, stay updated on the latest technologies, and foster valuable relationships with leading companies shaping the future of the industry.

The Exhibit Hall opened with a splashy ribbon cutting ceremony from sponsor and longtime partner, Michael Pugliese, CEO and President, Circadia, alongside Alexi Khajavi, President, Questex Travel + Wellness Group, Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Event & Partnership Director, Questex Spa & Beauty, and Allan Share, President, Spa Industry Association.

Following the official opening, attendees explored the bustling show floor to meet with hundreds of brands and discover the latest cutting-edge technologies, experiment with the latest serums, and identify fresh avenues for boosting revenue in their spas. Featured exhibitors included Audrey Morris Cosmetics, Celluma, Circadia, Dermalogica, Eminence Organic Skin Care, Face Reality Skincare, HydraFacial, Farmhouse Fresh, Lira Clinical, Merrylaz Aesthetics USA, Skin Act, Repechage, Procell Therapies, and Silhouet-Tone USA. View the full exhibitor list here.

In between walking the floor, guests also attended the IECSC Florida conference, which offered over 110 hours of timely, relevant programming to help professionals improve their skills and build their businesses. The paid education program, curated by American Spa, was presented by the industry’s most prominent speakers and included topics such as medical spa, makeup and beauty enhancements, business management, esthetics, nails, health & wellness, client & retail growth, social media & marketing, as well as featured three classes that offered NCBTMB continuing education credits. All paid conference sessions included unlimited access to the Exhibit Hall for no additional fee.

Attendees also were treated to over 40 complimentary Product Focused Education (PFE) sessions. These exhibitor-led classes offered guests a deep dive into a specific product or service, giving attendees expert brand knowledge that they can leverage in their businesses.

In addition, attendee’s admission purchase offered complimentary cosmetology accreditation through IECSC’s collaboration with WU Aesthetics, enhancing the value of the IECSC show ticket:

10-Hour Continuing Education (CE) for Cosmetology Professionals a $19.99 value. (Provider approval #0008298. Course approval #0501529.)4-Hour Initial HIV/AIDs Continuing Education for Cosmetology Professionals – a $16 value. (Provider approval #0008298. Course approval #0501532.)

“This year’s event focused on providing our attendees with a comprehensive and holistic approach to personal and business development,” stated Trevorrow. “With 80 classes, numerous exhibitors, and a networking Happy Hour on Sunday evening where suppliers and attendees mingled over cocktails, the 25th anniversary event was undeniably a significant success. It served as a one-stop shop for growth, empowerment, and innovative avenues for every professional to enhance their skills and reach their full potential.”

Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for spa and wellness professionals will take place in 2024:

IECSC New York, co-located with the International Beauty Show (IBS New York), March 3-5, 2024 at the Javits Convention Center in New York CityIECSC Las Vegas, co-located with the International Beauty Show (IBS Las Vegas), June 22-24, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention CenterIECSC Florida, October 13-14, 2024 at the Palm Beach Convention Center

Visit iecsc.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
Group Marketing Director
jrosen@questex.com

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management announces the sixth annual “Influential Women in Hospitality” list, honoring twenty-nine innovative, leading women in the hotel industry. 

The 2023 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 2023 Influential Women in Hospitality are:

1.   Noha Abdalla, Chief Marketing Officer, Choice Hotels International
2.   Erika Alexander, Chief Global Officer, Global Operations, Marriott International
3.   Melissa Arana, VP Revenue Strategy, HVMG
4.   Amber Asher, CEO, Standard International
5.   Jennifer Barnwell, President, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection
6.   Anna Blue, President, AHLA Foundation
7.   Ave Bradley, VP Design & Creative, IHG Luxury & Lifestyle Americas
8.   Angel Brunner, Founder & CEO, EB5 Capital
9.   Tiffany Cooper, Chief Development Officer, Americas & Caribbean, Aimbridge Hospitality
10.  Michele Evans, EVP of Hospitality, Graduate Hotels
11.  Sarah Gulla, Senior VP, Asset Management, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
12.  Elizabeth Harlow, Chief Brand Officer, Sonesta
13.  Joy Jolin, Senior VP, Asset Management, RLJ Lodging Trust
14.  Emily Keip, Senior VP, Design Services—Americas, Hyatt
15.  Greta Kipp, Chief Operating Officer, Main Street Hospitality
16.  Sarah Koustrup, President, National Hospitality Services (Hotel Equities Division)
17.  Christine M. Magrann, President & COO, Makeready
18.  Deidre Mathis, Founder/Operator, Wanderstay Hospitality
19.  Jennifer Mehra, Director, Prototype Design & Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
20.  Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, President & COO, Flag Luxury Group
21.  Lissa Pierce, Head of Renovations & Project Design Management—Premium Brands, IHG
22.  Anne Marie Presutti, VP & GM, Hotel Nikko San Francisco
23.  Peggy Roe, EVP & Chief Customer Officer, Marriott International
24.  Melissa Ross Smith, COO, Peachtree Group
25.  Rachael Rothman, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analysis, CBRE
26.  Jyoti Sarolia, President & CEO, Ellis Hospitality Group
27.  Lisa Waldron, VP & Managing Director, Hilton Development
28.  Colleen Weiss-Hanen, President & CEO, East West Hospitality
29.  Michelle Zajac, Director of Meetings & Events, BWH Hotels

“Hotel Management is thrilled to inspire the industry with the 29 outstanding women hoteliers who make up this year’s 2023 Influential Women in Hospitality list,” said Jennifer Glatt, Editor-in-Chief and Content Director with Questex Hospitality and Hotel Management. “From nonprofit leadership to lawyering, reimagining spaces to rendering real estate deals, these are women who wield creative influence and moxie with confidence, daily making their mark on the global hospitality market. We congratulate them sincerely on their accomplishments.”

The 2023 Influential Women in Hospitality honorees are featured in the October issue of Hotel Management. Visit www.hotelmanagement.net to learn more.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group

Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized source for the latest news, trends and analysis across the hospitality industry. Stay up to date on breaking news in global and local investment, development, technology, operations, food & beverage and design.

About Questex

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

Media Contacts
Jennifer Glatt
Editor-in-Chief
212-895-8201
jglatt@questex.com

Alexandra Aldridge
Marketing Director
212-895-8284
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NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management announces the annual “Thirty Under 30” list, showcasing rising stars in the hospitality industry. 

Each year, Hotel Management opens up its call for nominations to the greater industry in order to capture true rising talent that deserves widespread recognition for their dedication to the field. Nominees must be 29 years old or younger as of Dec. 31, 2023, currently work at any level in a hotel field (operations, management, ownership, technology, asset management, consulting, training, sales & marketing), have completed a significant project for his or her hotel or organization and be recognized by leaders of his or her own hotel or organization as an emerging leader.

This year, more than 100 nominations were received, and 30 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management’s senior editorial staff for their dedication and outstanding achievements. They are:

1.    Matthew Abbate, Strategic Business Development Manager, Grays Crossing Investments
2.    Adrian Adriano, Director Topline Franchise Support & Services, Premium Brands (Delta), Marriott International
3.    Caro Clifford, Head of ESG, Sustainability Manager, Hersha Hospitality Trust
4.    Michaelanne Colarelli, Marketing Manager, Hotel Equities
5.    Jeremy Cooper, SVP Investments, Sydell Group
6.    Madison Eades, Dual General Manager, The Bee Hotel and The Holbrook Hotel
7.    Paige Garrett, Director of Sales, The Delaney Hotel/Rio Pinar
8.    Peter Gramling, Front Office Manager, GF Hotels and Resorts – The Yorktowne Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
9.    Dylan Greer, VP of Revenue Management, TPG Hotels and Resorts
10.  Robin Hackett, Manager, Category Management, Hilton
11.  Spencer Halford, VP of Sales and Marketing, Vibrant Management
12.  Jack Hodges, Manager, Loyalty Strategy, Choice Hotels International
13.  Zoë Jam, Revenue Manager, Brittain Resorts & Hotels
14.  Eliot Lamb, Assistant Vice President, HotelAVE
15.  Caroline Lidl, Marketing Manager, Virgin Hotels Dallas
16.  Hanieh Mazaheri, Director of Housekeeping, Omni Louisville Hotel
17.  Dalen Medina, Category Manager, Operating Supplies & Equipment, Hilton Supply Management
18.  Melissa Mitchell, Sr. Regional Marketing Manager, EOS Hospitality
19.  Makenzie Mizer, Catering Sales Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Palm Beach Gardens, Kolter Hospitality
20.  Karli Monger, Business Development Manager, GF Hotels and Resorts
21.  Cristian Munoz, Event Technology Director, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center, Atrium Hospitality
22.  Emily Olsen, Director of Lifestyle, Jasper Hotel
23.  Emma Russell, Regional Director of Finance, Kennebunkport Resort Collection
24.  Taylor Seidel, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Atrium Hospitality
25.  Beza Shanko, General Manager, Aimbridge Hospitality
26.  Elizabeth Vasquez Valdillez, General Manager, Insignia Hospitality Group
27.  Davis Weaver, Director of Real Estate, OTO Development
28.  Teresa Wechsler, Manager, Investments & Asset Management, Aspen Hospitality
29.  Eytan Weinberg, Director of Food & Beverage, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas
30. Tyler Wipf, Director of Resource Development, My Place Hotels

“Hotel Management’s Thirty Under 30 class this year is so impressive,” said Jennifer Glatt, Hotel Management Editor-in-Chief and Content Director for Questex Hospitality. “These hospitality professionals have determination and drive and are quickly emerging as leaders in the industry.”

The 2023 Thirty Under 30 winners are featured in the October issue of Hotel Management. Visit www.hotelmanagement.net to learn more.

Hotel Management’s 2023 “Thirty Under 30” Awards are sponsored by DIRECTV HOSPITALITY.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group
Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized source for the latest news, trends and analysis across the hospitality industry. Stay up-to-date on breaking news in global and local investment, development, technology, operations, food & beverage and design.

About Questex
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Media Contacts
Jennifer Glatt
Editor-in-Chief & Content Director
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Alexandra Aldridge
Marketing Director
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