AHICE AOTEAROA 2024 REGISTRATION, coffee and tea and refreshments.
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
What to expect in 2024 and beyond by STR Regional Director, MATTHEW BURKE.

HOTELIER Q&A: 
Accor Chief Development Officer Apartments & Realty, LINDSAY LEESER, in conversation with AHICE Group President, JAMES WILKINSON.

AHICE ‘POWER SESSIONS’: 
An all-new afternoon of quick-fire, 20-minute sessions ‘on the clock’ on key topics.

POWER SESSION 1: THE INTERIOR DESIGN RULES. 
Hot design, architecture and more.
Moderated by: RUTH HOGAN, Editor, HM magazine
Panelists:
–ANTOINE BESSEYRE DES HORTS, Leader, Global Design, Asia, LIXIL
–MARK KESSNER, Director | Specialist Lighting Designer, Eunice Taylor
-PHILLIPA LE ROUX, Design and Project Director – Architecture, Design and Construction, Australasia, Hilton 
–RICHARD DALMAN, Managing Director, Dalman Architects

POWER SESSION 4: SOUTH ISLAND GROWTH. 
A dive into the development opportunities for Christchurch and the South Island.
Moderated by: RUTH HOGAN, Editor, HM magazine
Panelists:
–BRETT FORER, Vice President Development – Pacific, Accor
–JAMES SHIELDS, General Manager of Growth & Capital Strategy, The Ascott Limited
–MATTHEW ABRAHAMS. Development Manager, Nesuto
–VICTOR KONDARIOS, Director – Development, Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group

POWER SESSION 6: FOOD & BEVERAGE. 
New benchmarks to expect for 2024 and beyond.
Moderated by: ALISON HULM, Director ‑ Development, Australasia, Langham Hospitality
Panelists:
–DAVID SUDE, General Manager, QT Hotels & Resorts Operations, EVT
-IAN WILSON, Director, Title Hospitality
-KATIE SLATER, Partner, Head of Operations and Development, Mitchell and Eades
–BENJAMIN CLARK, Food & Beverage Director, LA Co

NETWORKING. Gala Networking Event at RYDGES CHRISTCHURCH LATIMER SQUARE
(*limited numbers and additional registration required).
Presented by

BREAKFAST MASTERCLASS: TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE.
Our tech masterclass is back! A showcase of some of the hottest hotel technology in New Zealand.
Moderated by TED HORNER, Managing Director, E Horner & Associates
Panelists:
–ARMAND BEZUIDENHOUT, National Sales Manager, Dormakaba
–HAYDEN AUST, Commercial Director, Mews
–JUSTIN DELILLE, Director, Liverton
–MARTIN CARRÉ, Customer Success Manager Oceania, Futurelog
-JAMES McSHANE, Host Relationship Manager, Planit
–LAUREN MA, Chief Executive Workforce Solutions, ReadyTech

(additional registration required)

HOTELIER Q&A:
EVT Country Manager (NZP) and Group General Manager, Urban Hotels & Resorts, SIMON WHITE, in conversation with AHICE Group President, JAMES WILKINSON.

DOCUMENTARY: INTRODUCING THE SALA BAI HOTEL SCHOOL in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
In the heart of Siem Reap, the Sala Baï Hotel and Restaurant school has been training young underprivileged Cambodians for the past 20 years to be Asia’s finest hotel staff. In this insightful documentary, filmmaker JAMES WILKINSON speaks to students, staff and several graduates who have gone on and found success in roles across some of Asia-Pacific’s leading hotels.

NETWORKING: MORNING TEA
After a busy start to the conference, take a few minutes to connect with industry colleagues over morning tea.
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PANEL SESSION: TOURISM OUTLOOK.
International tourism strategy and emerging markets.
Moderated by: JAMES DOOLAN, Strategic Director, Hotel Council Aotearoa
Panelists:
–CLINTON FARLEY, General Manager, The Hotel Britomart
–LEAH LIPMAN, Vice President – Commercial, Pro-invest Hotels
–LISA HOPKINS, Chief Executive Officer, Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA)
–PAUL GORMAN, General Manager, Luxury Escapes
–RENE DE MONCHY, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism New Zealand

KEYNOTE:
The Australasian Hotel Industry Outlook by Trilogy Hotels Executive Chairman, TONY RYAN.

NETWORKING LUNCH
Fuel up over lunch for a busy afternoon, and don’t forget to explore the exhibitor area.
Presented by

PRESENTATION: POWER MATTERS:
How the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and Hotel Council Aotearoa (HCA) are partnering up through the annual operating survey. Presented by KAREN ORR, Sector Decarbonisation Programme Advisor, EECA.

PANEL SESSION: THE RISE OF WHITE LABEL.
It’s on the way and what to expect from this hot operating model.
Moderated by: JAMES DOOLAN, Strategic Director, Hotel Council Aotearoa
Panelists:
–ANDREW BULLOCK, Chief Executive Officer, 1834 Hotels
–CHRIS BATTERHAM, Chief Development Officer, La Vie Hotels and Resorts
–TONY RYAN, Executive Chairman, Trilogy Hotels 
–TRISTAN COOPER, Director, Hotel Development – Australia, NZ & The Pacific, Marriott International

HOTELIER Q&A:
The Asia-Pacific development outlook. Radisson Hotel Group Chief Development Officer – APAC, RAMZY FENIANOS, in conversation with HM magazine Editor, RUTH HOGAN.

KEYNOTE: THE LEADERSHIP RULES.
From playing his first National Provincial Championship game for Canterbury in 2006 to running onto the field for the All Blacks in 127 tests, including 52 as captain, and an astonishing 156 Super Rugby games for the Crusaders, KIERAN READ ONZM truly is one of New Zealand’s sporting legends. In this unique and legendary keynote session, you’ll hear about leadership on the field and a passion for raising money for charities off the field at home and abroad. He’s a champion Cantabrian in many ways and Read will bring a unique passion to AHICE Aotearoa 2024.

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PANEL SESSION: BOUTIQUE, LIFESTYLE AND COLLECTION BRANDS.
One of the world’s hottest segments in the spotlight.
Moderated by: JOSIE HUNGERFORD, Director of Growth and Corporate Affairs, Trilogy Hotels
Panelists:
–JEAN HANEKOM, Director of Operations – Australia & New Zealand, Naumi Hotels
–PETER DOHERTY, Development Manager – New Zealand, Choice Hotels Asia-Pac
–STEPHEN BORCOSKIE, Chief Executive Officer, TJK New Zealand
–TUSHAR RANIGA, Regional Director – Development, Australasia, Hilton

PANEL SESSION: ‘DRINKS WITH THE BOSSES’.
Industry expectations, with a glass of wine.
Moderated by: JAMES WILKINSON, Group President – AHICE
Panelists:
–LES MORGAN, Chief Operating Officer, Hind Management / Sudima Hotels
–SCOTT THOMSON, Cluster General Manager – North Island, Hilton and General Manager, Hilton Auckland
–ROD MUNRO, Managing Director, BWH Hotels Australasia
–RONNIE RONALDE, Group Operations Manager, CPG Hotels

NETWORKING. Gala Networking Event at CHRISTCHURCH ART GALLERY.
(*limited numbers and additional registration required).

The Art of New Zealand Hospitality
Scenic Hotel Group look forward to hosting you at the 2024 AHICE Gala Networking Event.
Get ready to savour the flavours of New Zealand with exceptional wines and local delights at the Christchurch City Art Gallery. In 1981 Scenic Hotel Group’s founders had a remarkable vision, a hospitality experience surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of New Zealand. Over four decades, they have made New Zealand’s regions accessible for everyone to experience, committing to sustainable tourism while giving back to our local communities.
Join us and discover how Scenic Hotel Group have helped shaped New Zealand tourism over the past 43 years and explore what the future holds.
As New Zealand’s largest locally owned and operated hotel chain, they are proud to share their journey with you.

Sponsored by Scenic Hotel Group with thanks from their generous partners
Christchurch Art Gallery, Collective Concepts, Multi-Media, Greystone Wines,
Just Desserts, Reefton Distilling Co, United Fisheries Ltd, Akaroa King Salmon