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2026 Program Overview<\/span><\/h4>\n

Please see the 2026 Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) program overview below.<\/p>\n

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Tuesday 11 August 2026<\/h4>\n

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre<\/h5>\n

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2:00pm-3:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nAHICE AOTEAROA 2026 REGISTRATION<\/strong>, AFTERNOON TEA and coffee in the exhibition.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:00pm-3:15pm<\/strong><\/td>\nWELCOME TO AHICE AOTEAROA 2025<\/strong> with emcee NICKY STYRIS<\/strong>, Hotel Council Aotearoa (HCA) Strategic Director JAMES DOOLAN<\/strong> and AHICE Group President and Chair and Convenor, JAMES WILKINSON<\/strong>, including a p\u014dwhiri M\u0101ori welcoming ceremony.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.15pm-6.00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nAHICE Part 1<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.00pm-8.15pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: GALA NETWORKING EVENT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

8.30pm onwards<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AHICE AOTEAROA \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019 NETWORKING BAR<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: Program is subject to change<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Wednesday 12 August 2026<\/h4>\n
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre<\/h5>\n

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8:00am-8:55am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AHICE AOTEAROA 2025 REGISTRATION<\/strong> and NETWORKING including refreshments in the exhibition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

8:55am-9:00am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

WELCOME TO INN TECH<\/strong> by emcee NICKY STYRIS<\/strong>. INN Tech is our mini Hotel Technology Summit with a keynote outlook and power sessions and to give you a flavour of what\u2019s hot in technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9.00am-10.00am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

INN Tech<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10.00am-11.00am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AHICE Part 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11.00am-11.30am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: MORNING TEA<\/strong> including refreshments in the exhibition.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11.30am-1.00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AHICE Part 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1.00pm-2.00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: LUNCH<\/strong> including refreshments in the exhibition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2.00pm-3.00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AHICE Part 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.00pm-3.30pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: AFTERNOON TEA<\/strong> including refreshments in the exhibition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.30PM-5.25PM\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AHICE Part 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5.25pm-5.30pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

WRAP-UP<\/strong> by Emcee NICKY STYRIS<\/strong> and AHICE Group President JAMES WILKINSON.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5.30pm-7.30pm\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: FAREWELL NETWORKING EVENT<\/strong> including local food, wine and spectacular entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

7.45pm onwards<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AHICE AOTEAROA \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019 NETWORKING BAR<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: Program is subject to change<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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View the 2025 program below.<\/span><\/h4>\n

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MONDAY, 11 AUGUST 2025<\/h4>\n

Drifter Christchurch<\/h5>\n

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6:00pm-8:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING:<\/b>\u00a0AHICE AOTEAROA \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019 NETWORKING BAR<\/b>\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span>DRIFTER CHRISTCHURCH.<\/span><\/b><\/span>
(complimentary drink on arrival and then pay as you go).<\/em>
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Note: Program is subject to change<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 2025<\/h4>\n
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre<\/h5>\n

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2:00pm-3:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAHICE AOTEAROA 2025 REGISTRATION<\/b>, AFTERNOON TEA\u00a0<\/b>and coffee in the exhibition.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:00pm-3:15pm<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

WELCOME TO AHICE AOTEAROA 2025<\/span><\/b>\u00a0with emcee\u00a0NICKY STYRIS<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Hotel Council Aotearoa (HCA) Strategic Director\u00a0JAMES DOOLAN<\/b>\u00a0and AHICE Group President and Chair and Convenor,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>, including a\u00a0p\u014dwhiri\u00a0<\/i>M\u0101ori welcoming ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.15pm-3.30pm<\/strong><\/td>\nKEYNOTE PRESENTATION:<\/b>\u00a0What to expect in 2025 and beyond by STR Regional Director,\u00a0MATTHEW BURKE<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.30pm-3.40pm<\/strong><\/td>\nKEYNOTE ADDRESS:<\/b>\u00a0The Mayor of Christchurch,\u00a0PHIL MAUGER,<\/b>\u00a0welcoming delegates to the city.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40pm-5:40pm<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\nAHICE \u2018POWER SESSIONS\u2019:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0An afternoon of quick-fire, 20-minute sessions \u2018on the clock\u2019 on key topics.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40pm-4:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION 1:\u00a0<\/span>THE DEVELOPERS\u2019 OUTLOOK.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>New Zealand developers talk about future opportunities and projects.
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>NICK THOMPSON<\/span><\/b>, Director – New Zealand, JLL Hotels and Hospitality\u00a0Group<\/span>
\nPanelists:<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0BEN BRIDGE<\/b>, Executive Director, Mainland Capital<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>IAN WILSON<\/span><\/b>, Director, Title Hospitality<\/span>
\n\u2022 NIC SMITH<\/span><\/b>, Managing Director, Alfred Taylor Development<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>PIENAAR<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>PISO<\/b>, Hotel Developer and Founder, Vision Complete Earthworks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00pm-4:20pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION 2: FRANCHISING: MARKET EXPECTATIONS.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Franchising is again set to grow in Aotearoa in 2025 and beyond.<\/span>
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ALISTAIR LAW<\/span><\/b>, Partner, Anthony Harper Lawyers<\/span>
\nPanelists:<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>DANESH BAMJI<\/span><\/b>, Vice President Franchise, Pacific, Accor<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JAMES SHIELDS<\/span><\/b>, General Manager of Growth and Capital Strategy, The Ascott Limited<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JONATHAN GELL,<\/b> Regional Director, Brand Performance Support, Australasia, South East Asia<\/span>, Hilton
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JOSIE HUNGERFORD<\/span><\/b>, Director of Growth and Corporate Affairs, Trilogy Hotels<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:20pm-4:40pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

POWER SESSION 3:\u00a0<\/span>RISING STARS.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Several of the industry\u2019s rising stars talk about their expectations in the industry.
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>GINNI POST<\/b>, Director, GP Communications
\nPanelists:<\/b>
\n\u2022 ANMOLE GULATI<\/strong>, General Manager, Abstract Hotel Auckland
\n\u2022\u00a0JENSON JOS<\/b>, Operations Manager, Sudima Christchurch Airport<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0SHAISHAV MEHTA<\/b>, Business Development Australasia – BWH Hotels<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:40pm-5:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION 4: REGIONAL GROWTH.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>A dive into the new projects and development opportunities for key regional areas across Aotearoa.<\/b><\/span>
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MONIQUE ENOKA-DAVIDSON<\/b>, Partner, Space Studio
\nPanelists:<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>CALLUM KENNEDY<\/b>, Group General Manager, EVT
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>DANILO CURCURUTO<\/b>, Director, Development, Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>PETER DOHERTY<\/b>, Development Director, Choice Hotels APAC
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>TAYLOR O’BRIEN<\/span><\/b>, Development Manager, Accor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:00pm-5:20pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

POWER SESSION 5: THE INTERIOR DESIGN RULES.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Hot design, architecture and more.<\/b><\/span>
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RUTH HOGAN<\/span><\/b>, Editor, HM magazine<\/span>
\nPanelists:<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0CHRIS STEVENS<\/b>, Owner, Ctrl Space<\/span>
\n\u2022 TAREK ADASI,<\/strong> Design & Projects Director, Hilton\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RICHARD DALMAN<\/span><\/b>, Managing Director, Dalman Architects<\/span>
\n\u2022 TRACEY WILES<\/b>, Principal, Woods Bagot<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:20pm-5:40pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION 6:\u00a0<\/a><\/a>FOOD & BEVERAGE.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0New benchmarks to expect for 2025 and beyond.<\/span><\/span>
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MICHAEL STAMBOULIDIS<\/b>, General Manager, QT Auckland<\/span>
\nPanelists:<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ALISON HULM<\/span><\/b>, Director\u00a0<\/span>\u2011<\/span> Development, Australasia, Langham Hospitality<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JONATHAN BOWMAKER<\/b>, Senior Manager, Food & Beverage Operations, Australasia, Hilton
\n\u2022\u00a0LENNY O\u2019CONNELL<\/b>, Director, Marlborough Food and Wine\u00a0<\/span>Experience<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0SABRINA MATAI<\/b>, Director of Food and Beverage,\u00a0SkyCity Auckland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:40pm-5:55pm<\/strong><\/td>\nKEYNOTE SPEECH:<\/b>\u00a0New Zealand Minister for Tourism and Hospitality and Deputy Leader of the House, the\u00a0HON. LOUISE UPSTON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:00pm-8:15pm<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING: GALA NETWORKING EVENT\u00a0at\u00a0RYDGES CHRISTCHURCH LATIMER SQUARE.
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8:15pm-onwards<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING: AHICE AOTEAROA \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019 NETWORKING BAR at RYDGES CHRISTCHURCH LATIMER SQUARE.<\/span><\/b>
\n(<\/span>pay as you go)<\/i>
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WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 2025<\/h4>\n
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre<\/h5>\n

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8:55am-9:00am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

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WELCOME TO INN TECH<\/b>\u00a0by emcee\u00a0NICKY STYRIS\u00a0<\/b>and our expert host, technology and sustainability advisor,\u00a0Singapore-based Enzyme Consulting Founder and CEO,\u00a0ANDREW CAMERON.\u00a0<\/b>INN Tech is our all-new, mini Hotel Technology Summit\u00a0<\/i>with a keynote outlook and power sessions and to give you a flavour of what\u2019s hot in technology.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:00am-9:10am<\/strong><\/td>\nWELCOME KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:<\/b>\u00a0Hotel technology expectations for 2025 and beyond \u2013 where are we heading? By Singapore-based Enzyme Consulting Founder and CEO,\u00a0ANDREW CAMERON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10am-9:35am<\/strong><\/td>\nINN TECH SESSION 1:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>ON PROPERTY TECHNOLOGY.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>The latest technology for hotel guest rooms.
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ANDREW CAMERON<\/b>, Founder and CEO, Enzyme Consulting
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022 ARMAND BEZUIDENHOUT<\/strong>, National Sales Manager, Dormakaba
\u2022 PIENAAR<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>PISO<\/b>, Hotel Developer and Founder, Vision Complete Earthworks<\/span>
\u2022 JUSTIN DELILLE<\/strong>, Director, Liverton
\u2022 MICHAEL BENIKOS<\/strong>, Managing Director, ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Australia
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MIKE BAKER<\/b>, Managing Director, TM Consultants<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35am-10:00am<\/strong><\/td>\nINN TECH SESSION 2: THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Uncovering the latest technology you need to know.
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ANDREW CAMERON<\/b>, Founder and CEO, Enzyme Consulting
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>CRAIG DENNINGTON<\/b>, Sales Director, Agilysys
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ROBERT BELL,<\/b>\u00a0Director of Sales and Operations \u2013 Asia and ANZSP, HUB OS Australia<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MARTIN CARR\u00c9<\/b>, Customer Success Manager, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, FutureLog<\/span>
\u2022 MICHAEL BONGIOVANNI<\/b>, Enterprise Sales Director, Cendyn<\/span>
\u2022 DOUGALL LOVE<\/strong>, Director of Operations, Mews<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAHICE DAY 2 RESUMES<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00am-10:25am<\/strong><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: THE INVESTORS\u2019 OUTLOOK.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>An essential investment outlook for the coming years.<\/span>
Presented by
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Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>NICK THOMPSON<\/span><\/b>, Director – New Zealand, JLL Hotels and Hospitality\u00a0Group<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>BRETT RUSSELL,\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Director,\u00a0<\/b>Russell Group<\/span>
<\/b><\/span>\u2022\u00a0<\/span>NIGEL GREENAWAY<\/b>, Chief Financial Officer, Crystalbrook Collection<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>SUDESH JHUNJHNUWALA<\/b>, Founder, Owner & CEO \u2013 Sudima Hotels and Hind Management
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>UDAI SARIN<\/span><\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, Sarin Investments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:25am-10:35am<\/strong><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Accor Chief Operating Officer – Pacific,\u00a0<\/span>ADRIAN WILLIAMS<\/b>, in conversation with\u00a0AHICE Group President,\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:35am-11:00am<\/strong><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: THE AOTEAROA GENERAL MANAGERS\u2019 OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>General Managers look at their expectations for 2025 and beyond.
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RONNIE RONALDE<\/span><\/b>, Advisor, Hotel Council Aotearoa<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>BRUCE GARRETT<\/span><\/b>, General Manager, The George Christchurch<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CLINTON FARLEY<\/b>, General Manager, The Hotel Britomart
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JEREMY SAMUELS<\/b>, General Manager, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>SHANNON CRAIG<\/b>, Area General Manager, EVT<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span><\/b>SCOTT THOMSON<\/span><\/b>, Regional General Manager – North Island, Hilton and General Manager, Hilton Auckland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:00am-11:30am<\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING:<\/b><\/span>\u00a0MORNING TEA.<\/span><\/b>
Presented by<\/span>
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11:30am-11:45am<\/strong><\/td>\nKEYNOTE SPEECH:\u00a0<\/b>The rise of user-generated design and experiences in the New Zealand market by LyLo Managing Director, TIM ALPE<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:45am-12:10pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: VIEW FROM THE TOP: THE LEADERS\u2019 EXPECTATIONS <\/b>(part 1<\/i>) An essential outlook for the year ahead from leading hotel executives.<\/b><\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>STEPHEN HAMILTON<\/b>, Director, Horwath HTL<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>BEN SCHUMACHER<\/b>, Vice President Operations – South East Asia Pacific Rim, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
\u2022\u00a0LUKE MORAN<\/span><\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, LA Co \/ Drifter hotels<\/span><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0PAUL HUTTON<\/span><\/b>, Area Vice President & Head of Australasia, Hilton<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RACHAEL NICHOLSON<\/b>, Head of Commercial \u2013 New Zealand, Accor
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ROD MUNRO<\/span><\/b>, Managing Director, BWH Hotels Australasia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:10pm-12:30pm<\/strong><\/td>\nKEYNOTE PRESENTATION:<\/b>\u00a0The essential keys to sustainability in hospitality by\u00a0<\/span>Hind Management Chief Sustainability Officer,\u00a0KANIKA JHUNJHNUWALA<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30pm-12:40pm<\/strong><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director \u2013 Australasia and Pacific,\u00a0MATTHEW TRIPOLONE<\/b>, in conversation with\u00a0AHICE Group President,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45pm-1:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nTOURISM LEADER Q&A:\u00a0<\/b>Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0REN\u00c9 DE MONCHY<\/b>, in conversation with Hotel Council Aotearoa Strategic Director,\u00a0JAMES DOOLAN<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:00pm-2:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING LUNCH<\/span><\/b>
Presented by<\/span>
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2:00pm-2:25pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: ESSENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>What to expect in 2025 and beyond.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022<\/span>\u00a0RUTH HOGAN<\/b>, Editor, HM magazine<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>CAMERON BURKE<\/b>, Director of Development – Australasia and Pacific, IHG Hotels and Resorts
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JOHN SUTCLIFFE<\/span><\/b>, Director of Development, TFE Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0LINDSAY LEESER<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Chief Development Officer Pacific and Head of Apartments and Realty<\/span>, Accor<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RICHARD CRAWFORD<\/span><\/b>, Vice President – Hotel Development, Australia, NZ, and Pacific, Marriott International<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>TUSHAR RANIGA<\/b>, Regional Director, Development \u2013 Australasia, Hilton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:25pm-2:50pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: THE GREATER AUSTRALASIA-PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT TRENDS OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Key investment and development trends and expectations from across Australasia and the Pacific.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JAMES DOOLAN<\/b>, Strategic Advisor, Hotel Council Aotearoa<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ANDREW TURNER<\/span><\/b>, Head of Development \u2013 Australasia, Minor Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MATT HOLMES<\/b>, Vice President of Development – South East Asia and Pacific Rim, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts<\/span><\/b>
\u2022 SURESH SUBRAMANIAM<\/span><\/b>, Head of Development New Zealand and South Pacific, BWH Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>TRENT<\/b>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>CONROY<\/b>, Head of Investments and Portfolio Growth, Choice Hotels Asia PAC
\u2022\u00a0VICTOR KONDARIOS<\/span><\/b>, Director – Development, Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:50pm-3:20pm<\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING: AFTERNOON TEA.<\/strong>
Presented by
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3:20pm-3:45pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: HUMAN RESOURCES.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>The essential Human Resources outlook for 2025 and beyond.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>KELLY DODD<\/span><\/b>, Director \u2013 Hotels, Resorts & Accommodation, Tourism Talent<\/b><\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>CRAIG BINNEY<\/b>, Head of People and Culture, Scenic Hotel Group
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MARY HOGG,\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Senior Director, Human Resources, Australasia, Hilton
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>PHILLIPA GIMMILLARO<\/b>, Chief People Officer, Sudima Hotels
\u2022 SCOTT BARTON<\/b>, Group Head of Talent Acquisition, EVT
\u2022\u00a0WARWICK KAHL<\/span><\/b>, Director of Operations – NZ, TFE Hotels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:45pm-4:10pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: THE AOTEAROA TOURISM OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Industry leaders look at their tourism market expectations for 2025 and beyond.
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022 MARCUS REINDERS,<\/b> Chief Executive Officer, NZ Hotel Holdings<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0LISA HOPKINS<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, Business Events Industry Aotearoa
\u2022\u00a0LOREN ABERHART<\/b>, General Manager \u2013 Destination, Christchurch NZ
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>PAUL GORMAN<\/b>, General Manager, Luxury Escapes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:10pm-4:25pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE Q&A:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0THE LOCAL MUSICIANS RULE:<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCES IN HOTELS\u00a0<\/span><\/b>by Los Angeles-based musician\u00a0<\/span>TOBY RAND,\u00a0<\/span><\/b>in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b>
Presented by
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Lead singer of Ashenmoon, RadioXX and Juke Kartel, LA-based Toby Rand started his career in Melbourne and has gone on to be an acclaimed artist in the United States and Australia.<\/p>\n

He shot to fame on the TV show\u00a0<\/span>Rockstar: Supernova<\/i>\u00a0<\/span>and now has residencies in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Having regularly performed in hotels like Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, he\u2019s a strong advocate of the power of supporting local artists.<\/p>\n

In this enlightening discussion he will look at the opportunity hotels have to support local artists and in turn provide guests with fantastic entertainment, night-in, night-out.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:25pm-4:50pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: WHITE LABEL\u2019S GROWTH CONTINUES.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Third party management companies are all seeing increased demand as the platform continues to grow and this session will uncover how, why and where.<\/b>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RUWAN PEIRIS<\/span><\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, THSA \u2013 Hotel Advisors<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ANDREW BULLOCK<\/span><\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, 1834 Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CLARE DAVIES<\/b>, Managing Director, Capstone Hotel Management<\/span>
\u2022 RUWANI WEERASINGHE<\/strong>, Director of Asset Management & Acquisition, LA Vie Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>SCOTT BOYES<\/span><\/b>, CEO, Trilogy Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>THOMAS JOHN<\/b>, Vice President Strategy and Development, Panache Hotel Group<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:50pm-5:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0EVT Director of Hotels and Resorts,\u00a0<\/span>NORMAN ARUNDEL<\/b>, in conversation with HM Editor,\u00a0<\/span>RUTH HOGAN<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:00pm-5:25pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: VIEW FROM THE TOP: THE LEADERS\u2019 EXPECTATIONS <\/span><\/b>(part 2<\/i>). An essential outlook for the year ahead by leading hoteliers, with a glass of wine or two.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>, AHICE Group President &\u00a0<\/span>JAMES DOOLAN<\/b>, Strategic Advisor, Hotel Council Aotearoa
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>CRAIG BONNOR<\/b>, Managing Director, Cordis Auckland
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>EMMA HYNES<\/b>, Director of Operations, Australasia and Pacific, IHG Hotels and Resorts
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>KARL LUXON<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer Scenic Hotel Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>LACHLAN HOSWELL<\/b>, Managing Director, Business Unit Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>SIMON WHITE,\u00a0<\/span><\/b>General Manager Hotel Operations New Zealand, EVT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:25pm-5:30pm<\/strong><\/td>\nWRAP-UP<\/span><\/b>\u00a0by Emcee\u00a0<\/span>NICKY STYRIS<\/b>\u00a0and AHICE Group President\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:45pm-7:45pm<\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING: FAREWELL NETWORKING EVENT<\/b><\/span>.<\/span><\/b>
including local food, wine and spectacular entertainment.<\/span>
Rivers Room, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre<\/span>
(additional registration required)<\/span><\/i>
Presented by<\/span><\/span>
\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7:45pm-onwards<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nAHICE AOTEAROA \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019 NETWORKING BAR<\/b>\u00a0at\u00a0DRIFTER CHRISTCHURCH.<\/b><\/span>
(complimentary drink on arrival and then pay as you go).<\/em>
Presented by<\/span><\/span>
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Note: Program is subject to change<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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More information about the 2023 program will be available soon.<\/span><\/p>\n

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IMPORTANT: THE AHICE HOUSE RULES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

A note from the organisers:<\/em> Due to a number of unofficial invite-only events taking place during conferences in recent years, we would ask that businesses and individuals please do not host any events during the above times as a courtesy to other sponsors of AHICE Aotearoa.<\/p>\n

We all know that without sponsors, events like this cannot happen and we ask that our request is respected. If unapproved events do take place during the official times, the organisers and representatives of those companies will not be able to attend any AHICE sessions and are at the risk of passes being revoked.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are also requesting that supplier and adviser attendees that aren\u2019t sponsors of the event<\/span>\u00a0do<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>not canvas for business with sales materials and documents at\u00a0<\/span>AHICE Aotearoa<\/span>\u00a0events<\/span>. Those that do\u00a0<\/span>will\u00a0<\/span>be at the risk\u00a0<\/span>of passes being revoked.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2025 Program Overview<\/span><\/h4>\n

Please see the 2025 Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) program overview below.<\/p>\n

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MONDAY, 11 AUGUST 2025<\/h4>\n

Drifter Christchurch<\/h5>\n

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6:00pm-8:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING:<\/b>\u00a0AHICE AOTEAROA \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019 NETWORKING BAR<\/b>\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span>DRIFTER CHRISTCHURCH.<\/span><\/b><\/span>
(complimentary drink on arrival and then pay as you go).<\/em>
Presented by<\/span><\/span>
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Note: Program is subject to change<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 2025<\/h4>\n
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre<\/h5>\n

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11:00am-2:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSite Tours <\/b><\/span>(more details to come)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:00pm-3:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAHICE AOTEAROA 2025 REGISTRATION, <\/b>coffee and tea and refreshments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:00pm-5:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCONFERENCE at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:00pm-7:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: Welcome Reception at Rydges Christchurch <\/b>(Pre-registration required)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: Program is subject to change<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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2:00pm-3:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAHICE AOTEAROA 2025 REGISTRATION<\/b>, AFTERNOON TEA\u00a0<\/b>and coffee in the exhibition.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:00pm-3:15pm<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

WELCOME TO AHICE AOTEAROA 2025<\/span><\/b>\u00a0with emcee\u00a0NICKY STYRIS<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Hotel Council Aotearoa (HCA) Strategic Director\u00a0JAMES DOOLAN<\/b>\u00a0and AHICE Group President and Chair and Convenor,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>, including a\u00a0p\u014dwhiri\u00a0<\/i>M\u0101ori welcoming ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.15pm-3.30pm<\/strong><\/td>\nKEYNOTE PRESENTATION:<\/b>\u00a0What to expect in 2025 and beyond by STR Regional Director,\u00a0MATTHEW BURKE<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.30pm-3.40pm<\/strong><\/td>\nKEYNOTE ADDRESS:<\/b>\u00a0The Mayor of Christchurch,\u00a0PHIL MAUGER,<\/b>\u00a0welcoming delegates to the city.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40pm-5:40pm<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\nAHICE \u2018POWER SESSIONS\u2019:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0An afternoon of quick-fire, 20-minute sessions \u2018on the clock\u2019 on key topics.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40pm-4:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION 1:\u00a0<\/span>THE DEVELOPERS\u2019 OUTLOOK.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>New Zealand developers talk about future opportunities and projects.
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>NICK THOMPSON<\/span><\/b>, Director – New Zealand, JLL Hotels and Hospitality\u00a0Group<\/span>
\nPanelists:<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0BEN BRIDGE<\/b>, Executive Director, Mainland Capital<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>IAN WILSON<\/span><\/b>, Director, Title Hospitality<\/span>
\n\u2022 NIC SMITH<\/span><\/b>, Managing Director, Alfred Taylor Development<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>PIENAAR<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>PISO<\/b>, Hotel Developer and Founder, Vision Complete Earthworks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00pm-4:20pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION 2: FRANCHISING: MARKET EXPECTATIONS.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Franchising is again set to grow in Aotearoa in 2025 and beyond.<\/span>
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ALISTAIR LAW<\/span><\/b>, Partner, Anthony Harper Lawyers<\/span>
\nPanelists:<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>DANESH BAMJI<\/span><\/b>, Vice President Franchise, Pacific, Accor<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JAMES SHIELDS<\/span><\/b>, General Manager of Growth and Capital Strategy, The Ascott Limited<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JONATHAN GELL,<\/b> Regional Director, Brand Performance Support, Australasia, South East Asia<\/span>, Hilton
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JOSIE HUNGERFORD<\/span><\/b>, Director of Growth and Corporate Affairs, Trilogy Hotels<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:20pm-4:40pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

POWER SESSION 3:\u00a0<\/span>RISING STARS.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Several of the industry\u2019s rising stars talk about their expectations in the industry.
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>GINNI POST<\/b>, Director, GP Communications
\nPanelists:<\/b>
\n\u2022 ANMOLE GULATI<\/strong>, General Manager, Abstract Hotel Auckland
\n\u2022\u00a0JENSON JOS<\/b>, Operations Manager, Sudima Christchurch Airport<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0SHAISHAV MEHTA<\/b>, Business Development Australasia – BWH Hotels<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:40pm-5:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION 4: REGIONAL GROWTH.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>A dive into the new projects and development opportunities for key regional areas across Aotearoa.<\/b><\/span>
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MONIQUE ENOKA-DAVIDSON<\/b>, Partner, Space Studio
\nPanelists:<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>CALLUM KENNEDY<\/b>, Group General Manager, EVT
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>DANILO CURCURUTO<\/b>, Director, Development, Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>PETER DOHERTY<\/b>, Development Director, Choice Hotels APAC
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>TAYLOR O’BRIEN<\/span><\/b>, Development Manager, Accor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:00pm-5:20pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

POWER SESSION 5: THE INTERIOR DESIGN RULES.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Hot design, architecture and more.<\/b><\/span>
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RUTH HOGAN<\/span><\/b>, Editor, HM magazine<\/span>
\nPanelists:<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0CHRIS STEVENS<\/b>, Owner, Ctrl Space<\/span>
\n\u2022 TAREK ADASI,<\/strong> Design & Projects Director, Hilton\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RICHARD DALMAN<\/span><\/b>, Managing Director, Dalman Architects<\/span>
\n\u2022 TRACEY WILES<\/b>, Principal, Woods Bagot<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:20pm-5:40pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION 6:\u00a0<\/a><\/a>FOOD & BEVERAGE.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0New benchmarks to expect for 2025 and beyond.<\/span><\/span>
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MICHAEL STAMBOULIDIS<\/b>, General Manager, QT Auckland<\/span>
\nPanelists:<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ALISON HULM<\/span><\/b>, Director\u00a0<\/span>\u2011<\/span> Development, Australasia, Langham Hospitality<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JONATHAN BOWMAKER<\/b>, Senior Manager, Food & Beverage Operations, Australasia, Hilton
\n\u2022\u00a0LENNY O\u2019CONNELL<\/b>, Director, Marlborough Food and Wine\u00a0<\/span>Experience<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0SABRINA MATAI<\/b>, Director of Food and Beverage,\u00a0SkyCity Auckland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:40pm-5:55pm<\/strong><\/td>\nKEYNOTE SPEECH:<\/b>\u00a0New Zealand Minister for Tourism and Hospitality and Deputy Leader of the House, the\u00a0HON. LOUISE UPSTON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:00pm-8:15pm<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING: GALA NETWORKING EVENT\u00a0at\u00a0RYDGES CHRISTCHURCH LATIMER SQUARE.
\n<\/span><\/b>Presented by
\n\"\"<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Supported by<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"\"<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

8:15pm-onwards<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING: AHICE AOTEAROA \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019 NETWORKING BAR at RYDGES CHRISTCHURCH LATIMER SQUARE.<\/span><\/b>
\n(<\/span>pay as you go)<\/i>
\nPresented by
\n\"\"<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 2025<\/h4>\n
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre<\/h5>\n

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9:00am-5:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCONFERENCE<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:00pm-7:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: Closing Reception <\/b>(Pre-registration required)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: Program is subject to change<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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8:55am-9:00am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

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WELCOME TO INN TECH<\/b>\u00a0by emcee\u00a0NICKY STYRIS\u00a0<\/b>and our expert host, technology and sustainability advisor,\u00a0Singapore-based Enzyme Consulting Founder and CEO,\u00a0ANDREW CAMERON.\u00a0<\/b>INN Tech is our all-new, mini Hotel Technology Summit\u00a0<\/i>with a keynote outlook and power sessions and to give you a flavour of what\u2019s hot in technology.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:00am-9:10am<\/strong><\/td>\nWELCOME KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:<\/b>\u00a0Hotel technology expectations for 2025 and beyond \u2013 where are we heading? By Singapore-based Enzyme Consulting Founder and CEO,\u00a0ANDREW CAMERON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10am-9:35am<\/strong><\/td>\nINN TECH SESSION 1:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>ON PROPERTY TECHNOLOGY.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>The latest technology for hotel guest rooms.
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ANDREW CAMERON<\/b>, Founder and CEO, Enzyme Consulting
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022 ARMAND BEZUIDENHOUT<\/strong>, National Sales Manager, Dormakaba
\u2022 PIENAAR<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>PISO<\/b>, Hotel Developer and Founder, Vision Complete Earthworks<\/span>
\u2022 JUSTIN DELILLE<\/strong>, Director, Liverton
\u2022 MICHAEL BENIKOS<\/strong>, Managing Director, ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Australia
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MIKE BAKER<\/b>, Managing Director, TM Consultants<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35am-10:00am<\/strong><\/td>\nINN TECH SESSION 2: THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Uncovering the latest technology you need to know.
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ANDREW CAMERON<\/b>, Founder and CEO, Enzyme Consulting
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>CRAIG DENNINGTON<\/b>, Sales Director, Agilysys
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ROBERT BELL,<\/b>\u00a0Director of Sales and Operations \u2013 Asia and ANZSP, HUB OS Australia<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MARTIN CARR\u00c9<\/b>, Customer Success Manager, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, FutureLog<\/span>
\u2022 MICHAEL BONGIOVANNI<\/b>, Enterprise Sales Director, Cendyn<\/span>
\u2022 DOUGALL LOVE<\/strong>, Director of Operations, Mews<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAHICE DAY 2 RESUMES<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00am-10:25am<\/strong><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: THE INVESTORS\u2019 OUTLOOK.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>An essential investment outlook for the coming years.<\/span>
Presented by
\"\"<\/span><\/span><\/b>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>NICK THOMPSON<\/span><\/b>, Director – New Zealand, JLL Hotels and Hospitality\u00a0Group<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>BRETT RUSSELL,\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Director,\u00a0<\/b>Russell Group<\/span>
<\/b><\/span>\u2022\u00a0<\/span>NIGEL GREENAWAY<\/b>, Chief Financial Officer, Crystalbrook Collection<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>SUDESH JHUNJHNUWALA<\/b>, Founder, Owner & CEO \u2013 Sudima Hotels and Hind Management
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>UDAI SARIN<\/span><\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, Sarin Investments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:25am-10:35am<\/strong><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Accor Chief Operating Officer – Pacific,\u00a0<\/span>ADRIAN WILLIAMS<\/b>, in conversation with\u00a0AHICE Group President,\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:35am-11:00am<\/strong><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: THE AOTEAROA GENERAL MANAGERS\u2019 OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>General Managers look at their expectations for 2025 and beyond.
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RONNIE RONALDE<\/span><\/b>, Advisor, Hotel Council Aotearoa<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>BRUCE GARRETT<\/span><\/b>, General Manager, The George Christchurch<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CLINTON FARLEY<\/b>, General Manager, The Hotel Britomart
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JEREMY SAMUELS<\/b>, General Manager, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>SHANNON CRAIG<\/b>, Area General Manager, EVT<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span><\/b>SCOTT THOMSON<\/span><\/b>, Regional General Manager – North Island, Hilton and General Manager, Hilton Auckland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:00am-11:30am<\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING:<\/b><\/span>\u00a0MORNING TEA.<\/span><\/b>
Presented by<\/span>
\"\"<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:30am-11:45am<\/strong><\/td>\nKEYNOTE SPEECH:\u00a0<\/b>The rise of user-generated design and experiences in the New Zealand market by LyLo Managing Director, TIM ALPE<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:45am-12:10pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: VIEW FROM THE TOP: THE LEADERS\u2019 EXPECTATIONS <\/b>(part 1<\/i>) An essential outlook for the year ahead from leading hotel executives.<\/b><\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>STEPHEN HAMILTON<\/b>, Director, Horwath HTL<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>BEN SCHUMACHER<\/b>, Vice President Operations – South East Asia Pacific Rim, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
\u2022\u00a0LUKE MORAN<\/span><\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, LA Co \/ Drifter hotels<\/span><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0PAUL HUTTON<\/span><\/b>, Area Vice President & Head of Australasia, Hilton<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RACHAEL NICHOLSON<\/b>, Head of Commercial \u2013 New Zealand, Accor
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ROD MUNRO<\/span><\/b>, Managing Director, BWH Hotels Australasia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:10pm-12:30pm<\/strong><\/td>\nKEYNOTE PRESENTATION:<\/b>\u00a0The essential keys to sustainability in hospitality by\u00a0<\/span>Hind Management Chief Sustainability Officer,\u00a0KANIKA JHUNJHNUWALA<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30pm-12:40pm<\/strong><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director \u2013 Australasia and Pacific,\u00a0MATTHEW TRIPOLONE<\/b>, in conversation with\u00a0AHICE Group President,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45pm-1:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nTOURISM LEADER Q&A:\u00a0<\/b>Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0REN\u00c9 DE MONCHY<\/b>, in conversation with Hotel Council Aotearoa Strategic Director,\u00a0JAMES DOOLAN<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:00pm-2:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING LUNCH<\/span><\/b>
Presented by<\/span>
\"\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:00pm-2:25pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: ESSENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>What to expect in 2025 and beyond.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022<\/span>\u00a0RUTH HOGAN<\/b>, Editor, HM magazine<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>CAMERON BURKE<\/b>, Director of Development – Australasia and Pacific, IHG Hotels and Resorts
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JOHN SUTCLIFFE<\/span><\/b>, Director of Development, TFE Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0LINDSAY LEESER<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Chief Development Officer Pacific and Head of Apartments and Realty<\/span>, Accor<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RICHARD CRAWFORD<\/span><\/b>, Vice President – Hotel Development, Australia, NZ, and Pacific, Marriott International<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>TUSHAR RANIGA<\/b>, Regional Director, Development \u2013 Australasia, Hilton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:25pm-2:50pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: THE GREATER AUSTRALASIA-PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT TRENDS OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Key investment and development trends and expectations from across Australasia and the Pacific.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JAMES DOOLAN<\/b>, Strategic Advisor, Hotel Council Aotearoa<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ANDREW TURNER<\/span><\/b>, Head of Development \u2013 Australasia, Minor Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MATT HOLMES<\/b>, Vice President of Development – South East Asia and Pacific Rim, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts<\/span><\/b>
\u2022 SURESH SUBRAMANIAM<\/span><\/b>, Head of Development New Zealand and South Pacific, BWH Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>TRENT<\/b>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>CONROY<\/b>, Head of Investments and Portfolio Growth, Choice Hotels Asia PAC
\u2022\u00a0VICTOR KONDARIOS<\/span><\/b>, Director – Development, Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:50pm-3:20pm<\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING: AFTERNOON TEA.<\/strong>
Presented by
\"\"<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20pm-3:45pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: HUMAN RESOURCES.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>The essential Human Resources outlook for 2025 and beyond.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>KELLY DODD<\/span><\/b>, Director \u2013 Hotels, Resorts & Accommodation, Tourism Talent<\/b><\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>CRAIG BINNEY<\/b>, Head of People and Culture, Scenic Hotel Group
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MARY HOGG,\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Senior Director, Human Resources, Australasia, Hilton
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>PHILLIPA GIMMILLARO<\/b>, Chief People Officer, Sudima Hotels
\u2022 SCOTT BARTON<\/b>, Group Head of Talent Acquisition, EVT
\u2022\u00a0WARWICK KAHL<\/span><\/b>, Director of Operations – NZ, TFE Hotels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:45pm-4:10pm<\/strong><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: THE AOTEAROA TOURISM OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Industry leaders look at their tourism market expectations for 2025 and beyond.
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022 MARCUS REINDERS,<\/b> Chief Executive Officer, NZ Hotel Holdings<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0LISA HOPKINS<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, Business Events Industry Aotearoa
\u2022\u00a0LOREN ABERHART<\/b>, General Manager \u2013 Destination, Christchurch NZ
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>PAUL GORMAN<\/b>, General Manager, Luxury Escapes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:10pm-4:25pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE Q&A:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0THE LOCAL MUSICIANS RULE:<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCES IN HOTELS\u00a0<\/span><\/b>by Los Angeles-based musician\u00a0<\/span>TOBY RAND,\u00a0<\/span><\/b>in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b>
Presented by
\"\"<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lead singer of Ashenmoon, RadioXX and Juke Kartel, LA-based Toby Rand started his career in Melbourne and has gone on to be an acclaimed artist in the United States and Australia.<\/p>\n

He shot to fame on the TV show\u00a0<\/span>Rockstar: Supernova<\/i>\u00a0<\/span>and now has residencies in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Having regularly performed in hotels like Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, he\u2019s a strong advocate of the power of supporting local artists.<\/p>\n

In this enlightening discussion he will look at the opportunity hotels have to support local artists and in turn provide guests with fantastic entertainment, night-in, night-out.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:25pm-4:50pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: WHITE LABEL\u2019S GROWTH CONTINUES.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Third party management companies are all seeing increased demand as the platform continues to grow and this session will uncover how, why and where.<\/b>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RUWAN PEIRIS<\/span><\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, THSA \u2013 Hotel Advisors<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ANDREW BULLOCK<\/span><\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, 1834 Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CLARE DAVIES<\/b>, Managing Director, Capstone Hotel Management<\/span>
\u2022 RUWANI WEERASINGHE<\/strong>, Director of Asset Management & Acquisition, LA Vie Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>SCOTT BOYES<\/span><\/b>, CEO, Trilogy Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>THOMAS JOHN<\/b>, Vice President Strategy and Development, Panache Hotel Group<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:50pm-5:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0EVT Director of Hotels and Resorts,\u00a0<\/span>NORMAN ARUNDEL<\/b>, in conversation with HM Editor,\u00a0<\/span>RUTH HOGAN<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:00pm-5:25pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: VIEW FROM THE TOP: THE LEADERS\u2019 EXPECTATIONS <\/span><\/b>(part 2<\/i>). An essential outlook for the year ahead by leading hoteliers, with a glass of wine or two.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>, AHICE Group President &\u00a0<\/span>JAMES DOOLAN<\/b>, Strategic Advisor, Hotel Council Aotearoa
Panelists:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>CRAIG BONNOR<\/b>, Managing Director, Cordis Auckland
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>EMMA HYNES<\/b>, Director of Operations, Australasia and Pacific, IHG Hotels and Resorts
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>KARL LUXON<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer Scenic Hotel Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>LACHLAN HOSWELL<\/b>, Managing Director, Business Unit Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>SIMON WHITE,\u00a0<\/span><\/b>General Manager Hotel Operations New Zealand, EVT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:25pm-5:30pm<\/strong><\/td>\nWRAP-UP<\/span><\/b>\u00a0by Emcee\u00a0<\/span>NICKY STYRIS<\/b>\u00a0and AHICE Group President\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:45pm-7:45pm<\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING: FAREWELL NETWORKING EVENT<\/b><\/span>.<\/span><\/b>
including local food, wine and spectacular entertainment.<\/span>
Rivers Room, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre<\/span>
(additional registration required)<\/span><\/i>
Presented by<\/span><\/span>
\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7:45pm-onwards<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nAHICE AOTEAROA \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019 NETWORKING BAR<\/b>\u00a0at\u00a0DRIFTER CHRISTCHURCH.<\/b><\/span>
(complimentary drink on arrival and then pay as you go).<\/em>
Presented by<\/span><\/span>
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Note: Program is subject to change<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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More information about the 2023 program will be available soon.<\/span><\/p>\n

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IMPORTANT: THE AHICE HOUSE RULES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

A note from the organisers:<\/em> Due to a number of unofficial invite-only events taking place during conferences in recent years, we would ask that businesses and individuals please do not host any events during the above times as a courtesy to other sponsors of AHICE Aotearoa.<\/p>\n

We all know that without sponsors, events like this cannot happen and we ask that our request is respected. If unapproved events do take place during the official times, the organisers and representatives of those companies will not be able to attend any AHICE sessions and are at the risk of passes being revoked.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are also requesting that supplier and adviser attendees that aren\u2019t sponsors of the event<\/span>\u00a0do<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>not canvas for business with sales materials and documents at\u00a0<\/span>AHICE Aotearoa<\/span>\u00a0events<\/span>. Those that do\u00a0<\/span>will\u00a0<\/span>be at the risk\u00a0<\/span>of passes being revoked.<\/span><\/p>\n

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HOTEL OWNERS & CHAINS<\/h5>\n

James Wilkinson, AHICE Chair & Convenor:<\/strong> jwilkinson@intermedia.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

SUPPLIERS & ADVISERS<\/h5>\n

Tara Ducrou, Group Commercial Manager:<\/strong> tducrou@intermedia.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

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