DENVER, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s StreamTV Show, the ultimate gathering for the streaming television industry, today announces the winners for the StreamTV Awards – the ultimate celebration of the visionaries and trailblazers transforming the streaming industry. StreamTV Show takes place June 11-13 in Denver, Colorado.

Kevin Gray, Founder, StreamTV Show and VP, Questex said, “This year’s competition was more exciting than ever. Winners stood out for their bold innovation, unmatched audience engagement, sharp strategic thinking, revenue growth, and game-changing partnerships. Congratulations to the leaders and companies who are shaping the future of the streaming industry.”

The 2025 winners:

Content Partnerships Executive of the Year

• Charlie Neiman, Amazon Prime Video

Emerging Leaders Class of 2025

• Andrew Kerson Fubo
• David Kinrich, Roku
• Marc Forman, Spectrum Reach
• Emily Mosbacher, Philo
• Erik Bortz, Xumo
• Ioanna Protogiannis, LG Ad Solutions
• James Patrick, OTT Studio and Sports Studio
• Laura Resnick, CBS Sports
• Garrett Winkler, LG Electronics
• Sebastian Quinn, Atmosphere TV

FAST Channel of the Year

• MTRSPT1: The Pinnacle of FAST Motorsports Entertainment

Innovation in Advertising

• Xumo Advertising Management Solution

Innovation in Content Delivery & Distribution

• Schedule Automator: Dynamic creation and optimization of every schedule element by Frequency

Innovation in Monetization

• The Evergent End-to-End Monetization Platform by Evergent Technologies, Inc.

Innovation in User Experience

• Fallout Global Fan Premiere by LCDigital

Marketing Campaign of the Year

• Bird Ballparks by DIRECTV

Marketing Executive of the Year

• Fern Feistel, Xumo

Streaming Platform of the Year

• Freely

StreamTV Impact Award

• Freely

Technology Executive of the Year

• Vibol Hou, Paramount Streaming

StreamTV Creator of the Year Award

• Trey Kennedy

The judging panel included experts from the streaming television industry.

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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

Co-located with The Hospitality Show; 4,500 Bar, Restaurant, Retailers, and Hotel Owners, Operators, GMs, Investors, and Developers to Attend

NEW YORK, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver today announces that Dave Query, founder and operator of Big Red F Restaurant Group, will headline the event with a dynamic keynote fireside chat on Monday, October 27 from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM. The keynote is included with all registration passes.

In a Fireside Chat titled “Own It: Successful Strategies to Lead, Adapt, and Thrive in Hospitality,” Query will share his decades of real-world experience navigating the evolving food and beverage landscape. From building a strong internal culture to developing resilient teams, attendees will gain practical tools to address the industry’s most urgent challenges—including rising costs, staffing shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

“Denver has long been a proving ground for forward-thinking hospitality,” said Query. “It’s where we’ve learned to think fast, lead boldly, and build concepts that last. I’m excited to share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what’s next.”

Big Red F was founded in 1994 and features 13 locations across six unique brands, including Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, Centro Mexican Kitchen, West End Tavern, The Post Chicken & Beer, Big Red F Catering+Provisions and Velvet Elk Lounge.

With a reputation for authenticity and straight talk, Query will empower attendees—whether they operate a growing multi-unit brand or a single independent concept—to take control of their businesses and lead with purpose.

Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver—produced by Questex—takes place October 26–28, 2025 at the Colorado Convention Center. To learn more or register visit denver.barandrestaurantexpo.com.

Suppliers in the food and beverage industry can request exhibit and sponsor information here.

Stay connected with Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

About Bar & Restaurant Expo
Bar & Restaurant Expo has continued to evolve and mirror the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry. The event has been providing the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper- competitive and dynamic industry. The Bar & Restaurant Group is part of the Questex Hospitality Division and also produces World Tea Expo, World Tea News, World Tea Academy, as well as Bar & Restaurant Expo, Bar & Restaurant News, and Vibe Conference.

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.

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, Bar & Restaurant Group
Questex
mosborne@questex.com

Won Prestigious Awards from the Jesse H. Neal Awards, the American Society of Business Publication Editors, National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM), NIHCM Foundation and Omeda OX8

NEW YORK, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex, the leading information and event services company focused on the experience economy, announces it has been recognized for its impactful content and innovative data-driven marketing solutions from the Jesse H. Neal Awards, the American Society of Business Publication Editors, National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM), NIHCM Foundation and Omeda OX8.

“At Questex our business is to connect buyers and sellers. Our content teams have a deep understanding of our markets and create the content our communities need to do their job efficiently and our Marketing Performance team continues to push the boundaries of customer engagement through automation,” said Paul Miller, CEO of Questex. “Congratulations to the entire Questex team on these achievements. I am proud that we are raising the bar in B2B.”

Editorial Excellence 
Questex won four Jesse H. Neal Awards, the most prestigious editorial honors in the field of specialized journalism.

• American Salon: Texture Education Legislation Coverage (Best DEI Coverage); Texture Education Legislation Series (Best Series); and placed 3rd for the Grand Neal Award
• Fierce Healthcare: I’m another statistic. I feel let down’: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many (Best Single Article)
• Fierce Pharma: Fierce 50 of 2024 (Best Editorial Driven Initiative)

Questex won two national bronze awards in the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) Azbee Awards of Excellence. The Azbee Awards are highly competitive and celebrate the highest quality reporting, editing and design in business-to-business, trade, association and professional publications. 

• Fierce Healthcare: “I’m another statistic. I feel let down”: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many (All Content/Impact/Investigative/Northeast)
• Fierce Pharma: Fierce 50 of 2024 (All Content/Group Recognition Program/Northeast)

Additionally, Questex won five awards in the Northeast region:

• Silver – American Salon: Redefining Beauty Standards: How Textured Hair Training Advances Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Salons (All Content – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)
• Silver – Fierce Healthcare: “I’m another statistic. I feel let down”: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many (All Content – Impact/Investigative)
• Bronze – Fierce Healthcare: Breathing better: Hospitals begin to phase out major pollutants in patient care (All Content – Sustainability Article)
• Bronze – Fierce Pharma: Fierce 50 of 2024 (All Content – Group Recognition Program)
• Bronze – Fierce Pharma: 3 Big Pharma companies, 33 phase 3 trials: The race for supremacy in an ADC field (Online – Web Feature Article)

Anastassia Gliadkovskaya, senior writer, Fierce Healthcare has won the 2025 NIHCM Trade Journalism Award for the story “I’m another statistic. I feel let down”: How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many, co-authored with Sam Donndelinger from Uncloseted Media. Additionally, Emma Beavins, staff writer Fierce Healthcare has received a journalism grant from the NIHCM Foundation to support a yearlong reporting project on AI assurance labs.

Marketing Excellence 
Questex won the Omeda OX8 Award in the “Best Marketing Automation Program” category and was also named a finalist in the “Best Big Idea” category. The program celebrates Omeda customers who are creating innovative new use cases, engaging audiences and driving serious revenue with its platform

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: 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

Attendance Surges 50% Ahead as Powerhouse Lineup of Industry Leaders, Entertainers, and Athletes Gear Up to Inspire and Disrupt the Streaming Ecosystem

NEW YORK, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The streaming television industry’s most electric event is back and bigger than ever. Questex’s StreamTV Show returns to Denver next week, June 11–13, with a show-stopping lineup of speakers, talent, and top-tier networking. Taking place at the Gaylord Rockies Resort, this year’s event is already setting records, with attendance up 50% over 2024, over 110 sponsors and exhibitors, and over 200 speakers, with a surge of energy driving the future of streaming.

As audiences, platforms, and advertisers evolve at warp speed, StreamTV Show 2025 is where it all converges—bringing together visionary executives, viral creators, pro athletes, and breakout talent to explore what’s next for connected TV, FAST channels, sports rights, ad tech, and the global streaming business.

Where Entertainment + Industry Collide: 2025 Highlights

• Big Boi, OutKast legend and 7-time GRAMMY® winner, takes the stage LIVE at The Big Bash, the show’s high-energy party under the stars. Expect an unforgettable night of music and celebration.
• Julian Lewis, 5-star quarterback phenom and University of Colorado commit joins the Media Universe Summit to talk NILCONOMICS and the changing face of athlete-driven media.
• Trey Kennedy, viral comedian and digital star, brings his sharp wit and content creator insights to a can’t miss 1:1 interview at the StreamTV Live Studio.
• Shawne Merriman, NFL All-Pro and Founder of Lights Out Sports TV, discusses how athlete entrepreneurs are disrupting sports streaming.

Speakers Include Top Executives from Leading Organizations

• Domenic DiMeglio, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Data Officer, Paramount Streaming
• Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi
• Charlotte Maines, Director of FireTV Business and Devices Advertising, Amazon FireTV
• Laura Martin, Senior Internet & Media Analyst, Needham & Company
• Shawne Merriman, Founder, Lights Out Sports TV
• Takashi Nakano, Vice President of Content and Programming, Samsung TV Plus
• Mayur Srinivasan, Senior Vice President, Digital Video Platform, Fox
• Vince Torres, Chief Marketing Officer, DirecTV
• Stefan Van Engen, Vice President of Content Programming and Partnerships, Xumo
• Jennifer Vaux, Vice President of Content Acquisition & Programming, Roku

Featured Speakers for Evan Shapiro’s Highly Anticipated Media Universe Summit

• Yigit Celik, CEO, Merzigo
• Michelle Gelman, Global Head of Content and Core Products, Nielsen
• Fede Goldenberg, Global Head of TV & Film AVOD Partnerships, YouTube
• Matthew Henick, Senior Vice President Ventura, Ventura TV OS
• Julian Lewis, Quarterback, University of Colorado
• Danyel Mendoza, Vice President, Programming Strategy & Content Planning, Disney
• Geo Pao, EVP, Strategy and Digital, Shout Factory
• Shawn Silverman, Global Head of Marketing, PlutoTV
• Jonathan Thompson, CEO, Everyone TV

Speakers Announced for Alan Wolk’s TVREV’s Pre-Game Workshop: The Future of Streamonomics

• Joel Cox, Co-Founder & EVP of Innovation & Strategy, Strategus
• Matt Durgin, VP, North America Content and Services, LG
• David Purdy, Chief Revenue Officer, Stingray
• Joe Ruthruff, Senior Vice President, Product Management, Comscore
• Daniel Spinosa, President, Premion
• Dawn Williamson, Chief Revenue Officer, Comcast Advertising
• Chris Young, Chief Financial Officer, The Weather Group

StreamTV’s Momentum: Numbers Tell the Story
“We’re thrilled to bring together the people redefining how the world watches,” said Kevin Gray, VP, Questex and Founder, StreamTV Show. “With over 1,650 attendees already registered—a 50% jump over 2024—plus our largest sponsor roster, and a speaker lineup packed with industry icons and creative disruptors, this is shaping up to be our biggest and most influential StreamTV Show yet.”

Leading Sponsors & Partners
StreamTV Show will feature 110+ exhibitors and sponsors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry. Click here to view the Floorplan.

Hours:

• Wednesday, June 11: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, June 12: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
• Friday, June 13: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The Must-Attend Streaming Industry Experience
With 200+ speakers, 110+ sponsors, and three days of nonstop innovation and networking, StreamTV Show is the beating heart of the connected TV world. For more information and to register, visit www.streamtvshow.com.

For media registration, click here.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the streaming TV event of the year. Register to attend StreamTV Show here. Stay in the loop! 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

The Ultimate Event for Sensors and Electronics Innovation Kicks Off June 24–26 with 100+ Speakers, 60+ New Exhibitors, and Can’t-Miss Experiences Built for What’s Next

NEW YORK, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge, North America’s premier event for sensing, electronics, and embedded systems, is going all out to mark its 40th anniversary—unveiling an expanded lineup of programming, exhibits, and events designed to spotlight what’s next in tech while celebrating four decades of breakthrough innovation.

Sensors Converge 2025 Highlights

• All New Keynotes featuring Jaime Lien, Founder and Head of Machine Perception & Hardware at Archetype AI takes the main stage with a groundbreaking foundation model for sensor intelligence at scale and Brian Bircumshaw, Vice President of Product Engineering at Exo will share visionary insights from the frontier of medical sensing.
• 100+ Expert Speakers across AI, IoT, edge computing, system design, and more.
• Must-Attend Session “Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the CHIPS Act: Confronting Uncertainty in U.S. Electronics Policy” explores the shifting landscape of U.S. electronics policy.
• Pre-Conference Workshops offering deep dives into printed/stretchable sensors, MEMS, and Gen AI and Sensors.
• Startup Meetup & Pitch Sessions, where tomorrow’s breakthroughs meet today’s investors and innovators.
• Career Fair & Young Professionals Meetup, where rising talent meets hiring leaders and explore career advancements and connections.
• Women in Sensors & Electronics Panel and meetup to empower innovation through investment in women-led startups
• Invitation-Only VIP Program curated 1:1 meetings and exclusive networking
• 40th Anniversary Party with live entertainment, industry-wide celebration, and limited-edition commemorative shirts.
• New Tech Breakfast – early morning showcase of the most promising new technologies and innovations
• 40 Under 40 Celebration honoring emerging leaders who are shaping the future of sensing and electronics, as a new part of the Best of Sensors Awards

On the Expo Floor:
More than 185 top-tier exhibitors, including 60+ new companies, will showcase cutting-edge solutions across sensors, hardware, chips, and AI-powered systems.

Over 3,500 attendees are registered to date with more than 5,000 total expected to register. Attendance is currently pacing more than 20% ahead with 45% first-timers, signaling a fresh wave of ideas, talent, and partnerships across the entire tech ecosystem.

“This year’s show blends deep tech and human connection like never before,” said David Drain, Show Director, Sensors Converge. “From high-impact content to curated networking and celebrations, it’s a full-spectrum experience—built for innovation, built for community, and built for the future.”

Don’t Miss the Celebration of the Year!

• Ready to experience the next 40 years of innovation—starting now? Visit www.sensorsconverge.com to learn more and register.
• For media registration, click here.
• For exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Stay connected with Sensors Converge on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

About Sensors Converge
Sensors Converge (www.sensorsconverge.com), formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference, got its start 40 years ago bringing together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry. Sensors Converge is part of the Fierce Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Best of Sensors Awards, Fierce Electronics and Fierce Sensors, as well as daily content and newsletters on Fierce Electronics at www.fierceelectronics.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
Sensors Converge
csoucy@questex.com        

Co-located with The Hospitality Show; 4,500 Bar, Restaurant, Retailers, and Hotel Owners, Operators, GMs, Investors, and Developers to Attend

NEW YORK, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver, an extension of the nation’s largest and most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operators, today announces registration is open.

This highly anticipated event taking place October 26-28, 2025 at the Colorado Convention Center is three action-packed days of expert-led education, interactive tastings, business-boosting activations, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Whether you’re a seasoned multi-unit operator or launching your first concept, Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver is where industry visionaries converge to ignite new ideas and drive business growth.

“Denver’s hospitality scene is thriving and innovative, making it the perfect destination to host the next Bar & Restaurant Expo,” said Tim McLucas, Vice President of the Bar & Restaurant Group at Questex. “We’re excited to deliver fresh education, top suppliers, and exclusive networking experiences to fuel success in 2025 and beyond.”

Event Highlights Include:

• Conference Program: Gain access to cutting-edge education with sessions tailored to operators of all sizes—from startup strategies to scaling success.
• Expo Hall Access: Discover the latest products and services from top suppliers, sample new menu items, and test innovative technology designed to streamline operations.
• Networking Events: Connect with peers and industry icons through the Welcome Reception, Cocktail Clubhouse and F&B Theater activations.

Meet With Top Brands

• Attendees will have the chance to meet with leading food and beverage sponsors and solution providers offering exclusive show-only deals and hands-on demos.

By co-locating with The Hospitality Show, attendees will have the opportunity to source suppliers selling CRM, digital signage, guest management, security, labor management, kiosks and more. Learn more about The Hospitality Show here.

To register to attend Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver, click here.

Suppliers in the food and beverage industry can request exhibit and sponsor information here.

Stay connected with Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

About Bar & Restaurant Expo
Bar & Restaurant Expo has continued to evolve and mirror the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry. The event has been providing the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper- competitive and dynamic industry. The Bar & Restaurant Group is part of the Questex Hospitality Division and also produces World Tea Expo, World Tea News, World Tea Academy, as well as Bar & Restaurant Expo, Bar & Restaurant News, and Vibe Conference.

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.

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, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Travel Group, the leading provider of business information and events for the travel industry, today announces a strategic rebranding aimed at unifying its portfolio under a cohesive vision that reflects the evolving landscape of the global travel industry. The rebranding comes at a time when the travel industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the sector is expected to contribute $11.7 trillion to the global economy, accounting for 10.3% of global GDP. Additionally, the luxury travel market is expected to grow to $2053.68 billion in 2029 at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. (The Business Research Company) 

Questex’s Travel Group portfolio includes:

• Luxury Travel Advisor: celebrating its 20^th anniversary this year, is the industry’s only outlet dedicated to educating luxury-focused sellers of travel via detailed coverage of travel’s finest hotels and resorts, destinations, exclusive features, cruise insights, event coverage and industry influencers.
• Travel Agent Central: The first travel trade website dedicated to informing travel advisors on up-to-the-minute coverage of the industry’s most pressing topics.
• Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit: An exclusive in-person event with one-to-one appointments between luxury travel suppliers and luxury agency owners/managers.
• Meeting Spotlight: Serves as the hub for the latest MICE industry news and destination content for buyers and sellers of meeting and incentive travel.
• Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE): Connects pre-qualified, North American high-volume meeting and incentive buyers with global suppliers for an unparalleled networking experience.
• Caribbean Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE): Connects pre-qualified, North American high-volume meeting and incentive buyers with Caribbean and Mexico-based suppliers. Takes place August 25-28 in Nassau, Bahamas.
• Navigating Your Travel Business: Bi-monthly virtual events, free for travel advisors to attend – the next one takes place on July 15.
• Selling Luxury: Bimonthly virtual events focused on luxury travel, free for advisors to attend – the next one takes place on June 17.

“The rebrand reflects Questex’s commitment to delivering integrated content and experiences across all of our platforms,” said Jill Birkett, VP/Market Leader, Questex Travel. “By aligning these brands, we’re better positioned to serve the evolving and interconnected needs of travel professionals, suppliers, and investors in today’s dynamic marketplace. With this group’s focus on luxury—and the 20th anniversary of Luxury Travel Advisor, taking place this summer—now is the ideal moment to refresh the brands with a more refined, luxurious look and feel.”

This transformation is complemented by the appointment of Cameron Sperance as Content/Editorial Director, Travel. Sperance brings a fresh perspective as well as a wealth of experience in the travel and real estate industry.

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

Submissions Accepted through August 1, 2025; Winners to be Honored at DSE 2025

NEW YORK, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE), the premier event for the digital signage industry, today announces nominations are open for the 2025 Digital Signage Experience Awards (DIZZIES). The awards will be presented at DSE 2025, taking place October 19-21, 2025, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, California.

The DIZZIE Awards honor the most visionary and impactful digital signage projects and the individuals driving the industry forward. Recognizing innovation, creativity, and excellence, the DIZZIES celebrate installations and campaigns that push boundaries and redefine what’s possible in digital signage.

Award Categories include:

Project Categories

• Corporate Environments
• Digital-Out-Of-Home
• Educational Environments
• Entertainment & Recreation
• Experiential Design & Planning
• Healthcare Environments
• Hospitality
• Public Spaces
• Restaurants, Bars and Foodservice
• Retail Environments
• Sustainable Solution
• Transportation
• Venues
• Digital Signage Content of the Year
• Digital Signage Experience of the Year

Individual Categories

• Trailblazer
• Emerging Talent

All nominations will be reviewed by a panel of esteemed judges.

“The DIZZIE Awards spotlight the trailblazers, creative leaders, and game-changing projects that are shaping the future of digital signage,” said David Drain, DSE event director at Questex. “We’re excited to once again honor the groundbreaking work taking place around the globe.”

Click here to enter a Project category and here for an Individual category. Submissions are open through August 1, 2025.

For more information about DSE and to register to attend, visit www.digitalsignageexperience.com. For sponsor and exhibitor inquiries, contact Kelly Turner at kturner@questex.com.

Stay connected 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

Hotec Operations 2026 Scheduled for June 8-10 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, CA

NEW YORK, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over the course of three highly productive and engaging days, Questex’s Hotec Operations brought together 121 attending companies, 62 buyers and 92 suppliers, generating over 1,100 face-to-face meetings. The event took place at the Caribe Royale Orlando from May 19^th to the 21^st and offered the ideal environment to foster new connections within a luxurious setting designed for relaxed networking, personalized meetings, and outstanding educational opportunities. Hotec Operations’ more intimate and exclusive atmosphere guarantees unmatched access to key decision-makers.

The first full day of meetings kicked off with an inspiring keynote “Service that Rocks: Amping Up Operations by Becoming Guest Obsessed,” presented by Jim Knight, business catalyst, former Hard Rock International executive, and author of “Culture That Rocks!” Hotec events are designed to foster effortless connections while also delivering inspiring content that empowers attendees to innovate and elevate their business. Knight shared bold, actionable strategies to create a guest-obsessed culture, avoid mediocrity, boost value and build resiliency.

Hotec is deeply committed to supporting the local community. For the 2025 event, Hotec partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida to help further their mission of offering comfort and care to families with children undergoing medical treatment at area hospitals. Attendees of Hotec Operations assembled care packages to be distributed by the charity, providing essential resources that help families stay close to their loved ones during critical times.

From a buyer’s perspective, Dominic Finn, Senior Vice President of Asset Management at LW Hospitality Advisors, praised the Hotec format, “It takes a lot of the guess work out of when you’re going to be able to talk to someone. I really like that structure of having twenty minutes set aside to actually speak to the people you need to, as opposed to just going around on a trade show floor.”

From a supplier perspective, Kristi Mattson, Regional Sales Manager at Tempur Sealy International said, “This is my fourth year coming [to Hotec Operations]. I’ve never left this event and not come away with a new customer. After being in this industry for more than twenty years, it amazes me that I still find new people and new companies to work with.”

Amy Vaxman, Vice President & Brand Leader, Questex Hospitality Group, added, “Each year, we bring hospitality operations professionals together to share industry insights, trends and education that empowers them to drive their businesses forward. In 2025 we hosted more than 1,100 1:1 meetings to help create personal connections and partnerships. And all of this took place in a relaxing, luxurious, intimate setting to do business with unprecedented ease, effectiveness and speed.”

On the second full day of meetings, Daniel Lesser, Co-Founder, President & CEO of LW Hospitality Advisors, delivered the insightful keynote “U.S. Lodging Industry H1 2025: Navigating Volatility.” Lesser discussed near and long-term risks and opportunities for the sector during uncertain times fraught with uneven market performance.

Hotec wrapped up with an 80s MTV farewell reception where attendees donned their best 80s attire and celebrated a successful event with new and old connections alike.

The 2026 edition of Hotec Operations will be held from June 8-10 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn ​in San Diego, CA.

For those interested in becoming a supplier, please reach out to Cynthia Zucker, Director of Business Development, and Brie McDonald, Business Development Manager. For those interested in being considered for a hosted buyer position, please reach out to Minmin Wong, Industry Relations Manager.

To learn more about Hotec Operations visit www.hotecoperations.com.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn with hashtag #HotecOperations.

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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: 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: 

Christine Johnson

Marketing Director, Questex Hospitality Group

cjohnson@questex.com

Hundreds of Expert-Led Sessions Taught by the Best in the Industry and Showcasing the Latest Trends and Techniques

NEW YORK, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS Las Vegas) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC Las Vegas) will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall on June 21-23, 2025, with the industries’ top stars sharing their wisdom, talent and advice to help attendees grow their businesses and expand their customer base. Designed to empower beauty and spa professionals, the education program is the perfect launchpad for career advancement.

The multitude of new educational opportunities will be led by prominent artists, skilled estheticians, celebrity stylists and beauty and wellness influencers. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain access to cutting-edge techniques, profit boosting business strategies, and valuable industry insights. For the first time ever, Live Fashion Hair will debut three Master Classes at IBS Las Vegas, led by trailblazers Byrd Mena, Ashlee Norman, Kristy Meakin, Mr. Luis and Kimberly Ibbotson. Plus, don’t miss the chance to experience the Live Fashion Hair Awards, Sunday, June 22.

Over 200 + beauty and spa classes are included free with an Exhibit Hall pass at both co-located shows. IECSC Conference Sessions, Hands-on Workshops, and Master Classes offer in-depth learning experiences for an additional fee.

For a full list of classes and speakers at IBS Las Vegas, click here.
For a full list of classes and speakers at IECSC Las Vegas, click here.

Top-tier educators on tap for this year’s Shows include:

IBS Las Vegas

• Ted Gibson (NEW for 2025) – Gibson is one of the most sought-after editorial, runway, and celebrity hair stylists in the business. His work has appeared in publications such as Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar, and backstage at runway shows such as Chanel, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana. He is also a huge influence and presence at both Fall and Spring New York Fashion Week styling some of the top American fashion designer labels. He is perhaps most known for toiling over the tresses of top celebrities including Madelyn Cline, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Debra Messing, Angelina Jolie, Tessa Thompson, Rachel Brosnahan, Lupita Nyong’o, Gabrielle Union and many more.
• Jason Backe (NEW for 2025) – Backe has been a beauty entrepreneur, product developer, global spokesperson, premiere educator, and a salon owner for over twenty years. Today he is the co-owner of Starring by Ted Gibson, the world’s first smart salon powered by Amazon and Alexa, in Los Angeles, California with his husband and business partner, celebrity stylist Ted Gibson.
• Bonnie Bonadeo (NEW for 2025) – Bonadeo is known as The Connection Coach plus Founder of The Beauty Agent Network Speaker – Educator Resource, The Education Agents and, BonnieBonadeo.com – Coach & Speaker, and Syndicated Host and Audio Influencer BEaUty Inside and Out, BEaUtiful Brands Inside and Out plus, 6x International Best-Selling Author.
• Rob Burgio (NEW for 2025) – Burgio is an award-winning Goldwell National Artist, Master Stylist and inventor of the Barracuda Comb Clip, a revolutionary patented hair sectioning tool designed to increase user control, speed & efficiency.
• Molly Carter (NEW for 2025) – Carter is an Aveda Alumni, Wella Master Color Expert since 2019, and a 7x Certified Extension Artist. For the past 16 years, she has specialized in color and extensions on all hair textures and is the creator of The Figure-8 Method, a technique designed to make extensions more versatile.
• Sean Casey – a celebrated Master Barber, educator, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of expertise in the barbering industry, Casey is the visionary behind the award-winning TwinCutZ barbershops and founder of the Barber Academy by Sean Casey. His deep passion for teaching has led him to train over 10,000 students worldwide, empowering the next generation of barbers to excel in their craft.

IECSC Las Vegas

• Savanna Boda – a licensed medical Aesthetician and acne specialist based in Dallas, Texas, Boda has a cult following of 377K on Instagram. She is the founder and owner of Savanna Boda Aesthetics, a medical spa that focuses on ethical and results driven aesthetics.
• Lyndsey Brantley – After transitioning from Structural Engineer to Medical Aesthetics and tackling sensitive skin issues, Brantley launched Camellia Alise Skincare, a line of natural skincare solutions for razor bumps, ingrown hairs, and more. Her dedication and leadership continue to be recognized across the business community, earning her prestigious accolades such as the 2024 Most Admired CEO Award from the Houston Business Journal and the 2024 Small Business Woman of the Year Award from the Small Business Administration
• Kirsten Goetzelman – the Founder of Enso Wax, The Waxing Guide, and The Waxing Podcast, Goetzelman has been a licensed Esthetician for over 11 years and specializes in hair removal.
• Dr. Alissa de Jongh – Dr. de Jongh is an international wellness expert on a mission to help the world discover their Glowing Skin from Within. Her experience in the world of business and beauty spans over a successful thirty-two-year career. She is a Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor, Member of the American Naturopathic Medical Association, CIDESCO Diplomat, and a Professor of Facial Esthetics for Houston Community College.
• Nerida Joy – Joy has performed more than 100,000 facials in her over 46-year international career and is known for the way she transforms her clients’ skin by pinpointing specific concerns and designing custom treatment plans to deliver fast results. She has been named one of the top facialists in the country by SELF magazine and was the only esthetician – along with 49 dermatologists – to be listed as a Skin Expert by ELLE.
• Kimberly Morfin – With over six years of experience in the beauty industry, Morfin has built a stellar reputation as a brow expert, educator, and trendsetter. As a licensed cosmetologist and senior laser technician, she has served more than 1,500 satisfied clients, while also training and certifying over 300 students in the latest beauty techniques.
• Nichelle Foster Mosley – an international award-winning licensed esthetician, corneotherapy specialist, and certified social-emotional learning and somatic facilitator, Mosely is the founder of The Skin Barrier Academy. She transforms the esthetics industry by empowering educators, solopreneurs, and school communities to enhance well-being through advanced corneotherapy techniques and whole-person wellness practices.
• Dr. Sherrie Tennessee – Dr. Tennessee combines scientific expertise from Johns Hopkins University with over 20 years in wellness and hospitality. A former researcher turned wellness innovator, she’s worked as a massage therapist, spa owner, and educator. With three published books and a PhD in Hospitality Administration specializing in wellness tourism and technology, she bridges traditional hospitality with modern wellness approaches through publications, speaking engagements, and collaborations with prestigious organizations.

Plus, don’t miss the chance to join global style icon, author, and television personality Tan France for an inspiring keynote as he shares his personal journey from working in fashion and beauty to becoming an internationally recognized advocate for self-expression, inclusivity, and entrepreneurship. This exclusive opportunity is included with admission!

Attendees may register to attend the Shows by clicking here.

Exhibit Hall passes include all free classes at IBS Las Vegas, Product-Focused Education at IECSC Las Vegas, and unlimited access to each Exhibit Hall. Premium Pass experience includes combined educational sessions and 3-day admission to both expo floors, fast-track badge pick-up, and an exclusive swag bag.

Press may apply for a media pass here.

New for 2025! Content Creators invited to apply for a Creator Pass here. Deadline for Vegas Applications: June 1, 2025.

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

About QUESTEX
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: 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 New York and IECSC New York
Amanda@brokawpr.com