DSE Takes Place October 19-21 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in California

NEW YORK, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE), the premier event for the digital signage industry, today announces Ariel Haroush, Chairman & Founder, Future Stores and Marcos Terenzio, Senior Director Digital Experience, IA Interior Architects will keynote the event. DSE takes place October 19-21, 2025, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in California. Register here.

“We are pleased to welcome Ariel Haroush and Marcos Terenzio to our program. These industry trailblazers will provide our audience with a glimpse into the fascinating work they are creating. Both keynotes are a must-attend for anyone looking to develop innovative solutions in the digital and interactive display industry,” said David Drain, Event Director for DSE.

Haroush will deliver the opening keynote “The Experience Economy – Elevating retail for the modern shopper.” During this session, Haroush will explore how technology is reshaping the retail experience to meet the demands of today’s connected consumer. Attendees will discover how embracing innovation can elevate engagement, boost ROI and keep retail not just relevant, but irresistible.

Haroush is a global retail expert, entrepreneur and technology futurist with 20+ years of experience connecting top brands including Google, H&M, and Adidas, to consumers through innovation across retail and digital. He is the founder of Outform, one of the world’s leading retail marketing agencies, and Chairman of Future Stores, a pioneering retail concept featuring brands like Tesla, Pepsi, earning a Gold Reggie Award for the Intel AI Experience. Haroush’s bold, forward-thinking approach continues to shape the future of omnichannel commerce worldwide.

Terenzio will deliver the keynote “Elevating Experiences Through the Harmony of Art + Science.” This session will explore the complex and interconnected challenges of disconnection, the rapid advancement of technology and artificial intelligence and why we need to prioritize our communities and the stories that shape and reflect who we are, to the environment and the evolution of place.

Terenzio is an award-winning experience designer, artist, strategist, creative director and digital visionary. For 25 years he has delivered ground-breaking experiences for global clients. He provides motivational and creatively conducive approaches that inspire and nurture ideation and artistic expression to effectively engage, communicate, captivate and deliver results on business objectives.

DSE’s format is designed to blend high-impact education with hands-on technology showcases, curated networking and experiential activations. The conference program will feature a compelling lineup of keynotes, panel discussions and technical sessions addressing the future of digital signage, AI-driven content strategies, retail media networks, interactive design, sustainability, and more. Additionally, the expanded speaker roster will feature top-tier thought leaders, trailblazing creatives and industry disruptors from retail, hospitality, corporate, transportation, education, healthcare and beyond.

DSE 2025 offers new specialized passes for its targeted audience. Options include:

• The End User / Architect Pass is tailored for professionals designing, managing, or deploying digital signage solutions in physical environments
• The Agency / Consultant / Integrator Pass is tailored for professionals shaping strategies, implementing solutions or driving innovation for clients

View the pass options and register here.

For more information visit www.digitalsignageexperience.com.

For sponsor and exhibitor inquiries, contact Kelly Turner at kturner@questex.com.

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

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.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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, Marketing | Experiential Technology
Questex
csoucy@questex.com

Building on an incredible 2024 event, LDI 2025 delivers even more value, more access, and more unforgettable experiences at the ultimate live design event—taking place December 3-9, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV, with Pro Training starting December 3

NEW YORK, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Live Design International (LDI), the premier gathering for the global entertainment design and technology communities, today announced early registration is now open. LDI serves as a testament to the thriving future of live events and the 2025 show is expected to be a record year, especially for learning and exhibitor attendance. The event takes place December 3-9, 2025, with the Expo Hall opening December 7-9, 2025 at the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Register here.

What’s New for 2025
LDI continues to evolve with the industry, introducing enhanced pass offerings designed to deliver even more value and customization for every attendee.

Introducing the all-new LDInteractive Pass: This isn’t just an upgrade – it’s an all-access invitation to the future of live design. LDInteractive Pass holders gain access to an exclusive lounge, special events, premium networking, and unique VIP perks.

Expanded Expo Hall Pass: This expanded pass includes more networking events, fresh experiences, and increased value to maximize attendee engagement.

Enhanced Career Opportunities: The LDI Career Fair and Career Coaching on the Expo Floor have been expanded to provide even greater career-boosting opportunities for attendees at all stages.

Live Sound Demos and Pro Audio Courses: These new offerings will be available to all attendees, delivering hands-on learning and deep dives into professional audio.

LDI 2025 Highlights Include:

• 80+ LDInstitute™ sessions focused on hands-on training and technical deep dives
• 100+ LDInnovation™ conference sessions on cutting-edge trends and future-forward ideas
• 250+ speakers and top-tier industry experts from around the world
• NEW: XLIVE: The Concert Touring Sessions, a full-day intensive for concert, touring, and live event professionals
• RIGZ!, a two-day intensive covering rigging from every angle
• Stage Managers Academy: Two days dedicated to stage and event management best practices
• A vibrant Expo Hall featuring 300+ exhibitors showcasing the latest in lighting, audio, staging, XR, and production technology
• Multiple networking events to build relationships and foster industry dialogue across all disciplines including a Dining with Dinosaurs evening reception and LDIndustry Party
• Epic live showdowns like the Battle of the Busk and the VJ Challenge—where creativity, speed, and tech skills go head-to-head live in front of the LDI audience

Supporting the Next Generation
As part of LDI’s ongoing commitment to the next generation of live event innovators, the LDI Young Professionals Pass has been expanded for 2025 – now including even more networking and career boosting opportunities at an affordable price.

“We’re thrilled to kick off registration for what is shaping up to be our biggest and boldest LDI yet,” said Marian Sandberg, VP and Brand Leader, LDI. “Interest in LDI 2025 is off the charts—sponsorships and booth sales have already surpassed past years, and the energy from our community is undeniable. With brand-new pass options, expanded learning tracks, and more networking events, this year’s show is built to deliver more value, more access, and more unforgettable experiences than ever before. We can’t wait to welcome the global live design community to Las Vegas this December.”

The LDI conference program takes place December 3-9 with the Expo taking place December 7-9 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Register here.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly Turner, Director of Sales, at kturner@questex.com.

Follow LDI on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube and TikTok.

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 knowledge and professional training, in addition to networking and finding inspiration from colleagues, manufacturers, and distributors at the vanguard of entertainment technology. For more information, visit https://www.ldishow.com/. LDI takes place December 3-9, 2025, in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
LDI
csoucy@questex.com        

NEW YORK, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s World Tea Expo today announces the 2026 Global Tea Championship Director, John Snell, owner/CEO at Ela’s Tea Company and NMTeaB Consultancy.

A respected figure with over 40 years of experience in the tea industry, Snell’s career has ranged from working at origin and importing to branded and PL CPG packing as well as trading and sustainability projects.

Through his consulting business at NMTeaB Consultancy and his packing company Ela’s Tea Inc., Snell acknowledges and invests in the expansion of the industry to other botanicals. He remains steadfastly anchored to true teas whose benefits, diversity, and quality have gone largely unnoticed and unexplored by the majority of consumers.

Snell has already been discussing new benefits, rules, and categories for the championship. “There will be some changes in the categories and scoring system that we trust will reflect and reward the true excellence shown in field, factory, or other artisanal space,” he says.

The final tastings and ratings will once again be held the first week of February 2026 at the UNLV Campus. More details will be revealed in the coming months on submissions and how to apply on the World Tea Expo website.

World Tea Expo will be held March 23-25, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About World Tea Expo
World Tea Expo creates a modern, dynamic, and collaborative platform that unites industry professionals, tea suppliers, and tea enthusiasts from around the world. Blending fresh ideas, the latest trends and new distribution channels with focused buying, selling, networking and education, World Tea Expo is your chance to capitalize on this growing category to the fullest. World Tea Expo is a part of the Questex Hospitality Division and also produces World Tea News, World Tea Academy, Bar & Restaurant Expo as well as The Hospitality Show and Vibe Conference.

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

Media Contact
Michelle Osborne
Marketing Director, Hospitality
Questex
mosborne@questex.com

NEW YORK, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show 2025 shattered expectations, delivering record-breaking attendance and industry engagement at its fifth annual event. Held June 11–13, the show brought together the biggest names in streaming, CTV, and digital media — and firmly cemented its position as the industry’s most vibrant and future-forward gathering.

StreamTV Show 2025 drew over 1,700 attendees, marking a 63% year-over-year increase from 2024, and featured the show’s largest speaker lineup to date with over 200 speakers spanning content, tech, advertising, distribution, and innovation. The show floor was equally vibrant, boasting more than 110 sponsors and exhibitors, making it the biggest networking and deal-making environment in event history.

“StreamTV Show 2025 exceeded every benchmark we set — not just in terms of numbers, but in the level of connection, collaboration, and momentum it sparked across the industry,” said Kevin Gray, VP at Questex and founder of The StreamTV Show. “This year’s growth demonstrates the hunger for smart, engaging, future-facing conversations — and we’re proud to provide a platform that brings together the most influential voices shaping the future of streaming.”

Unmissable Content and Star Power
The show opened with a standing-room-only pre-show workshop from TVREV’s Alan Wolk on the “Future of Streamonomics,” setting the tone for three days of provocative insights and powerful perspectives.

Keynote and panel speakers included executives from: Paramount Streaming, Tubi, Amazon FireTV, Samsung TV Plus, DirecTV, Roku, Fox, Disney, Xumo, Lionsgate, PlutoTV, YouTube, Nielsen, Shout! Factory, Comcast, LG, and more.

Highlights included:

• Evan Shapiro’s Media Universe Summit, tackled the rise of creator-led content and the shifting landscape of media, exploring the convergence of streaming, technology, and consumer behavior
• Dozens of sessions covering FAST channel growth, CTV ad performance, global monetization, sports streaming rights, and audience measurement innovation

Hundreds of Meetings Powered by StreamTV Connect
This year, StreamTV Show introduced StreamTV Connect, a curated 1:1 meeting program connecting senior-level buyers and sellers from top content and tech companies. Over 400 meetings were conducted over the course of the event with participants including: Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Paramount+, FuboTV, Pluto TV, Roku, Tubi, Frndly TV, LG Electronics, and more.

“StreamTV Connect is about getting the right people in the room,” added Gray. “It delivered meaningful partnerships that will shape the future of our industry.”

Beyond Business: Experiences that Connect
StreamTV Show 2025 delivered more than great content — it created unforgettable moments:

• Big Boi of Outkast headlined the Big Bash welcome party
• Goat yoga, a puppy park, and sponsor activations added fun and energy
• Professional headshots, coffee bars, cocktail hours, and networking receptions, including events hosted by Xumo and others
• Trey Kennedy, viral comedian and content creator, joined for an exclusive StreamTV Live interview
• StreamTV Live broadcasted executive interviews — now available here

Voices from the industry
“The energy at this year’s StreamTV Show was unmatched,” said Andrea Downing, President of PBS Distribution. “It’s one of the few events that brings the entire streaming community together — content, platforms, technology, and strategy — all under one roof. It’s time well spent.”

Melissa Wohl, EVP of Global Distribution at FilmRise, added, “What impressed me most this year was the diversity of voices — not just in platforms, but in perspectives. StreamTV Show is becoming the international hub for innovation, insight, and collaboration in streaming.”

Raghu Kodige, CEO and co-founder of Anoki, said, “This is my third show, and I love that it’s growing bigger and bigger each year.”

Brian Samuels, Principal, Eagle Dock Media, said, “Eagle Dock Media swooped into The StreamTV Show 2025…more attendees, an upgraded venue, and a jam-packed programming agenda made this year better than ever. See you in 2026!”

Heard from Qualabs, “From insightful talks and packed days at the venue, to casual chats and unexpected dinners. This trip reminded us why we love being part of this industry! ….In the end, it’s not just about the conferences or work meetings — it’s about the people you share them with, and the amazing moments you build along the way.”

Heard from Pirot Media, “That’s a wrap! 35 meetings in 48 hours = LOTS of great conversations and exciting follow ups. Thanks to The StreamTV Show for a great event, see you next year!“

Matt Risley, Managing Director, Channel 4 (4Studio), said, “I’ve had a blast in Denver, at my first The StreamTV Show.”

Karin Bleiler, Comcast Technology Solutions, said, “The StreamTV Show was incredible…bigger and better every year.”

Looking Ahead: Mark Your Calendars
StreamTV Show continues to grow as the must-attend market for the future of streaming. StreamTV Show 2026 promises to build on this year’s unmatched momentum. StreamTV Show Americas 2026 returns to the Gaylord Rockies in Denver, June 24-26, 2026. StreamTV Europe 2026 debuts in Lisbon, Portugal, April 13-15, 2026.

Photo Gallery: View Photos from the Show
StreamTV Live Interviews: Watch Now
Event Recap & Updates: https://www.streamtvshow.com/                

Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube, and follow #StreamTVShow.

About The StreamTV Show 
StreamTV Show isn’t just a market and expo – it’s a community! From insightful sessions to lively networking events, this is where deals get made, partnerships are forged, and the future of streaming is shaped.

Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV is widely known as the streaming industry’s largest annual event. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvshow.com. The StreamTV Show is supported by the event’s official publication, StreamTV Insider, the streaming TV industry’s daily monitor. For more information, visit https://www.streamtvinsider.com.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
StreamTV Show
csoucy@questex.com        

New Beauty Zone + Classes, Expanded Education and Premiere Lineup of Exhibitors at the Southeast’s Preeminent Spa Show

NEW YORK, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC Florida), the most influential gathering of spa and wellness professionals in the Southeast, returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center, September 28-29, 2025. Registration is now open for the chance to experience two full days of the best education, brands and networking in the industry. The Beauty Zone makes its debut this year as an exclusive exhibit destination for the industry’s most sought-after beauty brands and innovative products. This groundbreaking addition pairs with IECSC Florida’s first-ever comprehensive beauty education programming, available to every attendee.

“We’ve expanded the offerings at this year’s Show to help educate and empower beauty and wellness professionals at every stage of their journey – from solo estheticians to multi-location spa owners,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Partnership & Event Director, Questex’s Wellness Group. “We cannot wait for the attendees to experience these exciting new classes and opportunities to take their careers to the next level.”

Top-Tier Conference Education
This year’s IECSC Show delivers an unparalleled lineup of 40+ classes covering a full spectrum of education across esthetics, business, skincare science, wellness integration, and marketing. The program emphasizes practical strategies, hands-on learning, and transformative client care. These classes are offered for an additional fee.

Key themes for 2025 include:

• Business Mastery: From budgeting and forecasting to memberships and automation, business-focused sessions teach attendees how to boost profitability, scale sustainably, and shift from service provider to CEO.
• Clinical & Advanced Esthetics: Classes cover acne, barrier function, chemical peels for melanin-rich skin, and innovations in microneedling and skin channeling—equipping practitioners with the latest science-backed protocols.
• Holistic Wellness Integration: A standout track focused on lymphatic massage, gut health, mental wellness, and the endocrine system helps professionals treat clients from the inside out—while supporting their own well-being too.
• Marketing & Branding: Hands-on workshops in reputation management, AI, content creation, and brand storytelling offer practical tools to elevate visibility and attract loyal clientele.
• Technology & Innovation: With a spotlight on regenerative skincare, longevity, and touchless technology, professionals will leave equipped to modernize their menus and stand out in a fast-evolving market.

Show Features

• (New!) The Beauty Zone an exclusive area to discover must-have beauty brands and experience live education events at the new Beauty Lab
• (New!) Business District for spa/salon operational solutions
• What’s New For You Zone featuring the latest spa and wellness product innovations
• Chance to make purchases from hundreds of premiere exhibitors including Celluma Light Therapy, Circadia, Cosgram, DNA Hairtools, Elleebana, Eminence Organic Skin Care, FarmHouse Fresh, Jovê, Silhouet-Tone USA, Procell Therapies, Repechage, The HydraFacial Company, and many more! Click here for the full list of IECSC Florida exhibitors.
• 70+ Product-Focused Education Sessions included free in your Exhibit Hall pass

Attendees may register to attend the Shows by clicking here.

Exhibit Hall passes include all free classes and Product-Focused Education at IECSC Florida.

Press may apply for a media pass here.

SHOW HOURS:
Sunday, Sept. 28: 10:00am – 5:00pm and Monday, September 29: 10:00am – 4:00pm

SHOW INFO:
For more information on IECSC Florida, visit www.iecscflorida.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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

About QUESTEX
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Amanda Brokaw
Amanda@brokawpr.com 
917-238-0204

NEW YORK, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Biotech today announces the winners of the second annual Fierce CRO Awards.  

The Fierce CRO Awards celebrate exceptional achievements and innovations by Contract Research Organizations (CROs). These awards honor CROs that have demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership in delivering high-quality research and development services. By recognizing the excellence of CROs, the awards aim to highlight the critical role they play in advancing life sciences research and improving patient outcomes.

Winners are featured in the Fierce CRO Special Report. Click here to read the report.

Fierce CRO Award winners include:

CRO Champion Award 

• Dr. Uma Sharma, Founder and CEO, MMS 

Excellence in Client Service and Partnership 

• MMS 

Excellence in Clinical Trial Management 

• Catalyst Clinical Research 

Excellence in Global Operations 

• Crown Bioscience 

Innovative Approaches to Patient-Centric Research 

• IQVIA 

Innovative Solutions in Drug Development 

• Precision for Medicine 

Outstanding Patient Recruitment and Retention 

• Lindus Health 

“Congratulations to the winners of the Fierce CRO Awards. Our program honors the outstanding performance, innovation and leadership of Contract Research Organizations in the life sciences industry. The winners are doing outstanding work to advance research. We applaud them on their successes,” said Rebecca Willumson, SVP and Publisher of Fierce Biotech and Fierce Pharma.

The Fierce CRO Awards finalists were judged on: Innovation and Impact, Measurable Outcomes, Sustainability and Scalability and Ethical and Regulatory Adherence.

About Fierce Biotech
Fierce Biotech is the biotech industry’s daily monitor, providing the latest news, articles, and resources related to clinical trials, drug discovery, FDA approval, FDA regulation, patent news, pharma news, biotech company news and more. More than 300,000 top biotech professionals rely on Fierce Biotech for an insider briefing on the day’s top stories. Signup is free here.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Fierce CRO Awards
llam@questex.com        

NEW YORK, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Fierce Healthcare today announces the winners of the second annual Fierce DEI Awards.

The Fierce DEI Awards celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the healthcare industry. This program honors organizations, initiatives, and individuals who are making significant strides in creating a more equitable and inclusive healthcare environment.

Winners are featured in the Fierce DEI Special Report. Click here to read the report.

Fierce DEI Awards winners include:

Community Engagement and Outreach Excellence 

• Heartbeat Clinical Research 

DEI Champion Award 

• Ross Lu, UCB 

DEI Emerging Leader 

• Dr. Talee Vang, Hennepin Healthcare 

Excellence in Data-Driven DEI Practices 

• Dyania Health, Inc. 

Excellence in Workforce Diversity 

• Hennepin Healthcare 

Inclusive Patient Experience Design 

• Sanofi 

Innovative DEI Training and Education 

• CME Outfitters, LLC 

Leadership in Health Equity 

• Jeanette Towles, Synterex, Inc 

Outstanding DEI Initiative in Patient Care 

• L.A. Care and ixlayer 

“Congratulations to the winners of the Fierce DEI Awards. Our program honors the outstanding achievements in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the healthcare industry. They are making significant strides in creating a more equitable and inclusive industry. We applaud them on their successes,” said Rebecca Willumson, SVP and Publisher of Fierce Biotech and Fierce Pharma.

The Fierce DEI Awards winners were judged on: Innovation and Impact, Measurable Outcomes, Sustainability and Scalability, and Ethical and Regulatory Adherence.

About Fierce Healthcare
Fierce Healthcare delivers healthcare news at the intersection of business and policy. Our journalists strive to bring our readers breaking industry news, exclusive interviews and thoughtfully-reported stories that offer a deeper insight on how changes in the industry impact their corner of the healthcare world. Our family includes Fierce Healthcare, Fierce Health Payer, Fierce Health IT, Fierce Hospitals, Fierce Practice Management and Fierce Health Finance. Click here to subscribe to one or all of our newsletters.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Fierce DEI Awards
llam@questex.com 

Fosters Connections that Result in Long-Term Business with Suppliers from the Caribbean & Mexico

NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Caribbean & Mexico Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE), the only MICE event in the region offering one-to-one appointments in private, deluxe resort rooms, returns August 25–28, 2025, at the luxurious Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas.

Unlike any other event in the region, CMITE offers MICE suppliers a rare opportunity to meet face-to-face with North America’s most qualified and actively booking meeting and incentive buyers—all in a highly personalized setting. Held in private, deluxe resort rooms, the format ensures that each supplier receives up to 20 one-to-one appointments with hand-selected buyers whose portfolios align with their business goals.

Buyers represent an elite cross-section of the industry, spanning corporate direct, third-party planners, and top incentive houses. Each buyer is thoroughly vetted through a rigorous qualification process, taking into account verified booking history, future business potential, references, and destination alignment. They are not just attendees—they are decision-makers entrusted with high-value programs across the Caribbean and Mexico.

“This is a uniquely curated audience of buyers who are actively placing business in the region,” said Jill Birkett, VP/Market Leader, Questex Travel. “For suppliers, CMITE delivers efficiency, ROI, and real conversations that lead to real bookings.”

In addition to the highly productive business appointments, CMITE is renowned for its immersive networking experiences that showcase the spirit and hospitality of the Caribbean. Attendees will enjoy exclusive receptions hosted by Grand Hyatt Baha Mar and Atlantis Paradise Island, beachside activities and lunch hosted by Margaritaville Resort and British Colonial/The Point, and multiple opportunities to build lasting relationships in an inspiring tropical setting.

From curated cultural programming to relaxed social engagements, CMITE is designed to foster genuine connections that translate into long-term business.

To learn more about CMITE visit cmiteevent.com. To become a supplier, please inquire here. To apply to be a fully hosted buyer, click here.

Stay connected on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Sr Marketing Director
jrosen@questex.com
+1 212-400-6233

The Largest Beauty & Spa Marketplace in the West Returns, June 21-23, 2025

NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS Las Vegas) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC Las Vegas) return to the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall on June 21-23, 2025 with a lineup of top-tier exhibitors offering exclusive professionals-only pricing on the latest must-have beauty and spa products and services.

“We’re thrilled to showcase over 430 trailblazing brands at our Vegas Shows,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Partnership & Event Director at Questex’s Wellness Group. “It’s the perfect venue for innovative brands to promote and launch new products and services to tens of thousands of beauty and spa professionals looking to expand their customer base and offerings.”

FEATURED BRANDS
The 2025 Las Vegas event will feature hundreds of high-profile brands, including: Cree, DNA Hairtools, Lashbox LA, Parlux, Pibbs Industries, Turbo Power, Wahl Clipper, Circadia, Eminence Organic Skin Care, HydraFacial, LightStim+, FarmHouse Fresh, MerryLaz, Silhouet-Tone USA, Procell Therapies, Repechage and many more! See full list of 2025 IBS Exhibitors & IECSC Exhibitors.

SHOW-ONLY SPECIALS, EXCITING PRODUCT LAUNCHES + EVENTS DOMINATE THE EXPO FLOOR:

• Circadia (Booth 1425) – 10% off purchases of < $500 and 20% off purchases $500+; Custom mixology package
• LightStim+ (Booth 1037) – $600 off LightStim ProPanel; Free LED treatment in booth
• PCA Skin (Booth 1843) – Free shipping and 20% off $250+ purchases; free gift with every order
• Rezenerate NanoFacial (Booth 1613) – Save over $350 on the Rezenerate WandPro System
• The SkinGames (Booth 548) – Stop by their booth each day from 11:00am – 1:00pm for The Skin Games’ WAX OFF competition.
• Pharmanex (Booth 756) – launching the world’s first wellness intelligence device
• 7e Wellness (Booth 2024) – launching the MyoLift Precision Wand Kit: lightweight, ergonomic, and expertly designed, it’s the ultimate tool for creating glowing, sculpted skin that clients will love.
• Induction Therapies (Booth 955) – launching the XO PIN Scalp & Skin at-home microneedling tool
• Osmosis (Booth 1915) – launching Hydrafirm Smooth Cream their newest innovation for face, neck, and décolleté
• Bushbalm (Booth 1813) – showcasing its Bushbeads Premium Hard Wax for sensitive skin
• HydraFacial (Booth 1025) – launching its HydraFillic with Pep9 Booster powered by HydraFacial’s proprietary Pep9 Peptide Complex
• PlasmaPen (Booth 1610) – showcasing Fusion, a cutting-edge skin treatment technology combining two types of plasma energy.
• Bare Beauty Wax Supply – (Booth 1344) introducing a new limited-edition line of waxes.
• Luminous Skin Lab (Booth 629) – launching five professional-grade ampoules designed for nano-infusion, mesotherapy, and microneedling treatments.

Attendees may register to attend the Shows by clicking here.

Press may apply for a media pass here.

SHOW HOURS:
Saturday, June 21: 10:30am – 5:00pm; Sunday, June 22: 10:30am – 5:00pm; and Monday, June 23: 10:30am – 3:30pm

SHOW INFO:
For more information on IBS Las Vegas, visit ibslasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

For more information on IECSC Las Vegas, visit iecsclasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Upcoming Events
IECSC Florida will take place September 28-29, 2025, at the Palm Beach Convention Center. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.

About IBS Las Vegas
IBS Las Vegas is a trade show and conference for members of the professional beauty industry. The show is for beauty professionals only and is not open to the general public. The show’s main objective is to educate, in effect opening new doors for beauty professionals. IBS is only open to licensed beauty professionals and currently enrolled cosmetology students and educators. For more information, visit ibslasvegas.com.

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

About QUESTEX
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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
Amanda Brokaw
IBS Las Vegas and IECSC Las Vegas
Amanda@brokawpr.com

NYU IHIF 2026 Takes Place May 31-June 2 at the Marriott Marquis in New York

NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last week at the 47^th annual NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum (NYU IHIF), operated by Questex, a leading information services and event company, in partnership with the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) and its Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, top industry executives, from CEOs of hotel brands to various investment and real estate executives, discussed the latest trends, economic influences and projections. The NYU IHIF hosted more than 2,200 attendees, 20% of which were equity investors, representing more than $132B in hotel assets under management. Twenty-five percent of investor attendees attended the conference for the first time, demonstrating the increasing appeal of hospitality as an investment class. 

The NYU IHIF has been the touchstone for hotel investment and development in the Americas for over 40 years. Yearly, the conference agenda delivers unparalleled thought leadership through keynotes, general sessions, workshops, and networking events. Over 170 top industry executives delivered unparalleled thought leadership through panels, fireside chats, case study presentations and roundtable discussions.

This year’s event theme “Engagement Drives Returns,” underscored the NYU IHIF as the unique platform for the hospitality investment ecosystem with curated tracks and deep content for three days of networking, insights and deal-making.

The opening keynote address was delivered by Matthew Luzzetti, Chief US Economist at Deutsche Bank with a look at the macro-economic forces driving success in the hospitality real estate market.

Jeff T. Blau, CEO of Related Companies delivered a keynote where he shared his insights on innovative approaches, stakeholder engagement strategies, and value-creation principles guiding complex real estate developments, with a focus on Hudson Yards as a landmark regeneration project.

The Global hospitality CEO panel: The view from the boardroom on global collaboration and growth brought together the leaders of the world’s major hospitality companies to share their insights on the shifts in the hospitality, travel, and real estate markets. Geoff Ballotti, President & CEO, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts; Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, Accor; Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International; Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt Hotels; Elie Maalouf, Global Chief Executive Officer, IHG® Hotels & Resorts; and Christopher J. Nassetta, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hilton shared strategies and insights on engaging with markets to sustain success as well as how innovative partnerships and M&A deliver new opportunities for global collaboration and growth in changing markets. The session was moderated by Sara Eisen, Anchor, CNBC.

Barry Sternlicht, Chairman & CEO, Starwood Capital Group received the Jonathan Tisch Active Citizenship Award. The award celebrates the positive impact and achievements of a leader in the hospitality industry. Sternlicht also participated in a Fireside Chat with Tisch, covering the state of the industry and his philanthropy.

Additionally, Anthony Capuano, President & CEO, Marriott International received the Silver Plate Award for Excellence in Hospitality and JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and Trinity Investments received the HAMA U.S. Asset Management Achievement Award. 

Other prominent leaders who presented at NYU IHIF included:

• Rosanna Maietta, President & CEO, AHLA
• Laura Lee Blake, President & CEO, AAHOA
• Ryan Bosch, Principal, Arriba Capital
• Deric Eubanks, Chief Financial Officer, Ashford Inc.
• Andrea Grigg, Global Head of Hotel Asset Management, CBRE Hotels
• Ramsey Mankarious, Chief Executive, Cedar Capital Partners
• Benedetta Cassinelli, Co-Founder & CEO, Considerate Group
• Sourav Ghosh, EVP/CFO, Host Hotels & Resorts
• Deanne Brand, SVP, Strategy, Analytics, Risk & Treasurer, Host Hotels & Resorts
• Tiffany Cooper, Head of Development, Americas, Mandarin Oriental
• Mit Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Noble Investment Group
• Benjamin Brunt, Managing Principal & Chief Investment Officer, Noble Investment Group
• Afshin Kateb, CFO | Head of Hospitality, Palladius Capital Management
• Tim Abram, Managing Director, Starwood Capital Group

NYU IHIF attendees had the opportunity to meet with 70+ leading companies such as Accor, Hilton, Marriott International, Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia, Asser Development Authority, Aimbridge, Ashford, BWH Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Jefferies and Turismo de Portugal introducing the latest ventures, investments and innovations redefining guest experiences, operational efficiency and deal structures.

Select announcements made at NYU IHIF, include:

• Hotel CEOs on the ‘human need’ for travel in the face of uncertainty – June 3, 2025
• Marriott opens inaugural StudioRes amid focused midscale growth – June 3, 2025
• Hotel execs cautiously optimistic for rest of 2025 after frustrating start to year – June 3, 2025
• There’s a U.S. Travel Deficit, Too – Hotel CEOs Call for a Fix – June 3, 2025
• CoStar, Tourism Economics Downgrade U.S. Hotel Forecast Through 2026 – June 3, 2025
• Analysts, economist outline factors behind more conservative US hotel outlooks – June 5, 2025
• Starwood Hotels development chief talks brand revival, growth opportunities – June 5, 2025

“NYU IHIF is where the global hospitality industry sets its agenda. The caliber of attendees and insights make it an unmissable event for anyone driving growth, innovation or capital in hospitality investment,” said Alexi Khajavi, Group President Hospitality and Wellness, Questex. “In addition to our robust conference agenda, this year we expanded networking events and dedicated 50% of the event for one-on-one networking and collaboration. The strategic roundtables, interactive sessions, Capital Meets, an investor lounge, content-led networking sessions and unique networking events connected the capital in the room with the key partners who can generate the returns.”

”For over 45 years NYU IHIF has consistently brought together top-tier leaders, investors and decision-makers from across the global hospitality sector. With high-value networking, exclusive market insights and thought leadership, each year the event shapes the future of the industry,” added Nicolas Graf, Jonathan M. Tisch Chaired Professor and Associate Dean of the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.

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

NYU IHIF 2026 takes place May 31-June 2, 2026 at the Marriott Marquis in New York. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Andrew Walmsley awalmsley@questex.com.

Stay connected with the NYU IHIF on LinkedIn, Instagram and X.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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 the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality
The NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, now celebrating nearly 30 years of academic excellence, is a leading center for the study of hospitality, travel, and tourism. Founded in 1995, the Tisch Center was established in response to the growing need for hospitality and tourism undergraduate and graduate education. Its cutting-edge curricula attract bright, motivated students who seek to become leaders in their fields. The Tisch Center recently launched the Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub), which will foster entrepreneurship and creative solutions for the industries it serves. For more information, visit sps.nyu.edu/tisch.

Media Contacts
Kirsty McKenna
NYU IHIF
kmckenna@questex.com        

Meryl Franzman
NYU IHIF
mfranzman@questex.com