Hotel leaders from across the Pacific are set to converge on Fiji’s Denarau Island next month to discuss market challenges and opportunities at the Asia-Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) Fiji Investment in Tourism Summit, hosted by HM Magazine.
Following its debut event last year, which drew a bumper crowd of over 330 leading owners, investors, operators, suppliers and advisors, the 2025 event is shaping up to be bigger and better, with an expanded program of events from June 24-26.
Commencing on the evening of Tuesday June 24, AHICE will welcome delegates to a networking dinner, providing the first opportunity to meet and connect with local and international industry colleagues.
This unique Winemaker Dinner in partnership with De Beaurepaire Wines from Rylstone in New South Wales will be led by De Beaurepaire Vigneron and Director, Will de Beaurepaire, inviting VIPs to engage in a fun evening of great conversation, food and wine.
The cost to attend will be FJ$150 per person and numbers are strictly limited so pre-registration is essential.
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In an AHICE first, a charity golf day will be held at Denarau Golf and Racquet Club from 10:00am-4:00pm on Wednesday June 25.
The golf day will be in the format of two- or four-ball Ambrose teams, with approximately 48 players. The cost will be FJ$150 per person inclusive of green fees and golf club hire. All funds raised will go entirely to charity, courtesy of Tappoo. More details on the charity partner will be revealed soon. There are only 20 spots available, so book fast.
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Wednesday evening will see a Gala Networking Event at Sheraton Fiji Resort and Spa, presented by Marriott International and Tappoo, boasting the very best local food and beverages.
Thursday June 26 will see a full day of AHICE Conference sessions at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa. Delegates can expect keynote presentations, insightful Q&As, in-depth market analysis, and topical panel sessions featuring some of Asia-Pacific’s leading hotel owners, investors, operators, executives, advisors and suppliers.
STR Business Development Manager – Pacific, Paul Hammond, will present a ‘by the numbers’ market outlook for Fiji and the South Pacific to kick off the conference, before a keynote presentation on the South Pacific Real Estate Market Outlookby JLL New Zealand Hotels and Hospitality Director,Nick Thompson.
There will be a range of Q&A sessions from hospitality and aviation leaders including Marriott International Area General Manager and Vice President Pacific Islands,Neeraj Chadha: Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO, Andre Viljoen; and IHG Hotels and Resorts Managing Director – Australasia and Pacific, Matthew Tripolone.
Panel sessions will cover a wide range of topics including hotel and tourism investment, hotel technology, hotel operations, tourism, hotel design, development outlook, white label and sustainabilityand more.
The festivities do not end there, with a Gala Networking Event taking place from 7:00pm at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, followed by an AHICE After Event Networking Bar at Club Wyndham Denarau Island, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, presented by Travel and Leisure Co and Tappoo.
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