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

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Tuesday 5 May 2026 | Adelaide Oval, South Australia<\/h3>\n

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9:00am-5:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDesign Inn Symposium<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span>
Additional registration required. Tickets can be purchased at https:\/\/designinnsymposium.com\/<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:30pm-7:30pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING RECEPTION<\/strong> Adelaide Oval. (Available for Design Inn delegates, AHICE speakers and exhibitors). Pre-Registration required.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7:30pm-onwards<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: AHICE \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019.<\/b>\u00a0Our networking continues at a venue to be revealed (drink on arrival and pay as you go<\/i>).<\/span>
Presented by<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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Wednesday 6 May 2026 | Adelaide Oval, South Australia<\/span><\/h3>\n

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7.30am onwards<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nREGISTRATION<\/b>, coffee and tea in the exhibition showcases.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:15am-8:20am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nBREAKFAST & INN TECH<\/b>, our mini-Hotel Technology Summit with power sessions and a keynote Q&A to give you a flavour of what\u2019s hot in tech, from revenue management to on-property tech and more. Served with a fresh breakfast to start the day.<\/span>
\nPresented by<\/span>
\n\"\"<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:15am-8:20am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWELCOME TO INN TECH\u00a0<\/b>by emcee\u00a0JESS ADAMSON<\/b>\u00a0and AHICE Global Technology Advisory Board co-chair,\u00a0ANDREW CAMERON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:20am-8:40am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINN TECH PANEL SESSION: DESIGNING A FRICTIONLESS GUEST JOURNEY.<\/b><\/span>
\nToday\u2019s guests expect a seamless, personalised experience from first search to checkout. This session looks at how hotels are connecting booking, CRM, messaging and in\u2011room experience \u2013 supported by data and emerging AI\u2011driven personalisation tools \u2013 to remove friction while keeping service authentic and human, so you can identify the next two or three upgrades that will genuinely improve your guest journey.
\nHosted by:
\n\u2022\u00a0ANDREW CAMERON<\/b>, Founder, Enzyme Consulting
\n<\/b>Speakers:
\n\u2022 DANIEL MOURAD<\/b>, General Manager – APAC, Canary Technologies
\n\u2022\u00a0MICHAEL BONGIOVANNI<\/b>, Enterprise Sales Director, Cendyn
\n\u2022\u00a0MICHAEL JONES<\/b>, Chief Operating Officer, Deltine Capital
\n\u2022\u00a0PETER DIAS<\/b>, Area General Manager \u2013 Sydney, Travel + Leisure Co
\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:40am-9:00am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINN TECH PANEL SESSION: TURNING EXPERIENCES INTO REVENUE – NEXT<\/b>\u2011<\/b>GEN PROFIT OPTIMISATION.<\/b><\/span>
\nAs revenue management becomes more automated and data\u2011driven, the challenge is to optimise profit without compromising the guest experience. This discussion explores how leading hotels are using AI\u2011enabled revenue platforms, real\u2011time demand intelligence and PMS data to build more resilient, experience\u2011led commercial strategies across rooms, F&B and ancillaries, so you can stress\u2011test your own revenue strategy and tech stack against where the market is heading.
\nHosted by:
\n\u2022\u00a0BENJAMIN KRIEG<\/b>, Industry Consultant
\n<\/b>Speakers:
\n\u2022\u00a0AMIT PESHAWARIA<\/b>,\u00a0VP of Sales, APAC, Duetto
\n\u2022\u00a0ANNE GILL<\/b>, Senior Vice President Commercial, Pacific – Accor
\n\u2022\u00a0DAVID BARK<\/b>,\u00a0General Manager Asset Management, Mulpha Australia Limited
\n\u2022\u00a0MURPHY MATHEW<\/b>,\u00a0Solution Engineering Manager, APAC,\u00a0\u00a0IDeaS Revenue Solutions
\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00am-9:10am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINN TECH Q&A: SERVING YOUR GUESTS MORE EFFECTIVELY AND BOOSTING PROFITABILITY<\/b>. Explore strategic approaches to heightening both guest satisfaction and the bottom line. Agilysys Director of Sales \u2013 Australia \/ New Zealand \/ Pacific,\u00a0CRAIG DENNINGTON<\/b>, in conversation with Mahala Projects\u00a0Owner,\u00a0BEN CHARLTON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10am-9:30am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINN TECH PANEL SESSION: AI INSIDE THE HOTEL – FROM HYPE TO EVERYDAY IMPACT.<\/b>
\nAI is moving quickly from concept to day\u2011to\u2011day tool in hotels, reshaping how teams work, how buildings perform and how guests interact with the property. This session focuses on practical examples across operations, buildings and service \u2013 housekeeping, maintenance, energy management, guest communication and more \u2013 highlighting where AI is already delivering value and which opportunities are realistic in the next three to five years, so you can separate near\u2011term gains from longer\u2011term bets.<\/span>
\nHosted by:
\n\u2022\u00a0ANDREW TURNER<\/b>,\u00a0Group General Manager Technology & Digital, EVT<\/span>
\nSpeakers:
\n\u2022\u00a0ANTHONY STEVENS<\/b>, Regional Director Operations Hotels – AP and General Manager, ANZ, Shiji<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0CAROL NESBITT<\/b>,\u00a0Director \u2013 APAC, Flexkeeping
\n\u2022\u00a0EMMA FRASER<\/b>,\u00a0Founder, Fraser Marketing International
\n\u2022\u00a0ROBERT BELL<\/b>, Director of Sales and Operations Australasia, HUB OS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30am-9:50am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINN TECH SESSION: VISION 2030 – FUTURE<\/b>\u2011<\/b>PROOFING YOUR HOTEL TECH STACK.<\/b>
\nNew technology brings powerful capability\u2014but also questions around integration, cybersecurity, investment and skills. This closing session looks at how owners and operators can phase upgrades, manage risk and design a coherent tech roadmap, covering cloud migration, access and security, data governance, ESG considerations and the evolving capabilities teams will need through to 2030, so you leave with a practical checklist for your next board or ExCo discussion.
\nHosted by:
\n\u2022 RODGER L. POWELL<\/strong>, Managing Director, THSA \u2013 Hotel Advisors
\n<\/b>Speakers:
\n\u2022\u00a0ALISTAIR ROBERTSON<\/b>, Head of APAC Strategy Partnerships, Hospitality, Honeywell
\n\u2022\u00a0ERIC WONG<\/b>,\u00a0Vice President, Hospitality \u2013 Asia Pacific, Infor
\n\u2022\u00a0MICHAEL BENIKOS<\/b>,\u00a0Managing Director, ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Australia
\n\u2022\u00a0MICHAEL KINLOCH<\/b>, Global Head of Enterprise and Corporate Travel, SiteMinder
\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50am-10:00am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWELCOME to AHICE ASIA PACIFIC 2026<\/b>\u00a0by emcee\u00a0JESS ADAMSON<\/b>\u00a0and AHICE Group President\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>, including a welcome to country.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00am-10:25am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: ASIA PACIFIC BY THE NUMBERS:<\/b>\u00a0ESSENTIAL INDUSTRY OUTLOOKS<\/b>. We kick off AHICE 2026 with a \u2018by the numbers\u2019 market outlook for Australasia and the greater Asia-Pacific region.<\/span>
\nHosted by:<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0JENNIFER DAVEY<\/b>, Director, Research and Development, Horwath HTL<\/span>
\nSpeakers:<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0ALLY GIBSON<\/b>, Director, CBRE<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0MATTHEW BURKE<\/b>,\u00a0Regional Director \u2013 Asia Pacific ex China, STR<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0SHIKHA MENON,\u00a0<\/b>Director of Hotel Intelligence, APAC, HotStats<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:25am-10:55am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: MORNING TEA.<\/b>\u00a0Enjoy coffee, tea and delights in our exhibition showcases in the East and West wings of the Adelaide Oval.
\nPresented by<\/span>
\n\"\"<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:55am-11:10am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION: THE AUSTRALASIAN ASSOCIATION OUTLOOKS.\u00a0<\/b>The association leaders give us their expectations for the year ahead.
\nHosted by:
\n<\/b>\u2022\u00a0EMMA HYNES<\/b>,\u00a0Director of Operations – Australasia and Pacific, IHG Hotels and Resorts
\nPanelists:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0JAMES DOOLAN<\/b>, Strategic Advisor, Hotel Council Aotearoa
\n\u2022\u00a0JAMES GOODWIN<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer, Accommodation Australia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:10am-11:30pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nKEYNOTE:<\/b>\u00a0Premier of South Australia,\u00a0THE HON.<\/b>\u00a0PETER\u00a0MALINAUSKAS MP<\/b>.
\nPeter Malinauskas is the 47th Premier of South Australia. Adelaide born-and-bred, Peter studied commerce at the University of Adelaide and has dedicated his working life to raising the standard of living for everyday South Australians. He was elected to State Parliament in 2015, became Labor Leader in 2018 and was elected Premier of South Australia in 2022. He recently returned the Labor Party to Government with a resounding victory in the March 2026 election.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:30am-11:45am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nKEYNOTE Q&A<\/b>: IHG Hotels and Resorts Managing Director \u2013 Australasia and Pacific,\u00a0MATTHEW TRIPOLONE<\/b>, in conversation with a speaker to be revealed.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:45am-12:10pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: ASIA-PACIFIC INVESTMENT OUTLOOK<\/b>.\u00a0<\/i>Leading investors take to the stage to look at the segments, destinations, and brands that are fuelling growth.
\nHosted by:
\n\u2022\u00a0GUS MOORS<\/b>, Managing Director, Hotels and Hospitality Group, JLL
\nPanelists:<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0DAVID TOOMEY<\/b>, Managing Director,\u00a0Deltine Capital
\n\u2022\u00a0DR JERRY SCHWARTZ<\/b>,\u00a0Director, Schwartz Family Co
\n\u2022\u00a0LUCIA GRAMBALOVA<\/b>, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Asset Management, Hotel Capital Partners
\n\u2022\u00a0NIGEL GREENAWAY<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Financial Officer, Crystalbrook Collection
\n\u2022 Speaker to be announced
\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10pm-12:25pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A<\/b>: Marriott International APEC President,\u00a0RAJEEV MENON<\/b>, in conversation with HM Editor-In-Chief and AHICE Group President,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:25pm-12:45pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT.<\/b>\u00a0This session will look at futureproofing our workforce \u2013 shaping the future of tourism and hospitality education, training and development.
\nHosted by:
\n\u2022\u00a0PROF.<\/b>\u00a0SIMON PAWSON<\/b>,\u00a0Associate Dean, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School
\nPanelists:
\n\u2022\u00a0BELINDA McPHERSON<\/b>,\u00a0Educational Manager – Hospitality, Cookery, Tourism, and\u00a0Events, TAFE SA
\n\u2022 LYNDA UGARTE-CARRAL<\/b>, Board Member, SACSA
\n\u2022\u00a0MARCUS HANNA<\/b>, Head of Hotels, Hospitality and Leisure, Mulpha International
\n\u2022\u00a0NICOLE DOWNS<\/b>, Managing Director, Ovolo
\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45pm-1:35pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING LUNCH.<\/b>\u00a0Enjoy lunch in our exhibition showcases in the East and West wings of the Adelaide Oval.
\nPresented by<\/span>
\n\"\"<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:35pm-1:55pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: ASIA-PACIFIC FRANCHISING OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/b>Franchising continues to grow at a\u00a0rapid rate and this panel will look at expectations for the segment.
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0RUWANI WEERASINGHE<\/b>, Director of Asset Management & Acquisition, La Vie Hotels
\nPanelists:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0CYRILL CZERWONKA<\/b>,\u00a0Managing Director Development APAC, BWH Hotels
\n\u2022\u00a0DANESH BAMJI<\/b>,\u00a0Vice President Franchise, Pacific, Accor
\n\u2022\u00a0JAMES SHIELDS<\/b>,\u00a0General Manager of Growth & Capital Strategy, The Ascott Limited
\n\u2022\u00a0SAM DAVIES<\/b>,\u00a0Director of Operations – Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:55pm-2:10pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nGLOBAL Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Accor Premium, Midscale & Economy Brands Global Chief Development Officer,\u00a0CAMIL YAZBECK<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:10pm-2:30pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL TOURISM OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/b>From hotel performance to growth areas and solid demand, what to expect in the regions this year.
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0ANDREW McEVOY<\/b>, Chairman, Luxury Escapes
\nPanelists:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0CRAIG HOOLEY<\/b>, Chief Operating Officer, Minor Hotels
\n\u2022\u00a0ROD MUNRO<\/b>,\u00a0Managing Director, BWH Hotels Australasia
\n\u2022\u00a0JOHN ZECKENDORF<\/b>,\u00a0Principal, Mandala Management
\n\u2022\u00a0TASH TOBIAS<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer, Salter Brothers Hospitality<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:30pm-2:40pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLEADERSHIP Q&A:\u00a0<\/b>Travel + Leisure Co President and Managing Director International Operations,\u00a0BARRY ROBINSON<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:40pm-3:10pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: AFTERNOON TEA<\/b>. Enjoy coffee, tea and delights in our exhibition showcases in the East and West wings of the Adelaide Oval.
\nPresented by<\/span>
\n\"\"<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:10pm-3:35pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: ASIA-PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/b>The Asia Pacific region continues to have major demand from a growth standpoint and this session will look at hot destinations, brands and market segments.
\nHosted by:
\n\u2022\u00a0TONY RYAN<\/b>,\u00a0Chairman, Trilogy Hotels
\nSpeakers:
\n\u2022\u00a0JOHN SUTCLIFFE<\/b>,\u00a0Director of Development, TFE Hotels
\n<\/b>\u2022\u00a0MARIA ARIIZUMI<\/b>, Vice President of Development, Southeast Asia & Australasia, Hilton
\n\u2022\u00a0OMAR ROMERO<\/b>, Chief Development and Luxury Officer, Minor Hotels
\n\u2022\u00a0RAMZY FENIANOS<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Development Officer, Development, Asia Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group
\n\u2022 Speaker to be announced
\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35pm-3:55pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: THE OTAs & GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OUTLOOK<\/b>. Where global and local travellers are targeting for their next trip in 2026 and some top trends you need to know.
\nHosted by:
\n\u2022\u00a0DANIELLA TONETTO<\/b>,\u00a0Senior Director, Commercial, Australasia, Hilton
\n<\/b>Speakers:
\n\u2022\u00a0ADAM SCHWAB<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer, Luxury Escapes
\n\u2022\u00a0DARREN KARSHAGEN<\/b>,\u00a0Senior Director, Market Management, Oceania and APAC Regional Chains, Expedia Group
\n\u2022\u00a0TELENA FROST<\/b>,\u00a0Director of Distribution and Revenue Management, Choice Hotels APAC
\n\u2022\u00a0TODD LACEY<\/b>,\u00a0Regional Manager – Oceania,\u00a0Booking.com<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55pm-4:15pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL<\/b>\u00a0SESSION:\u00a0NEW\u00a0<\/b>ZEALAND & PACIFIC MARKET OUTLOOK.<\/b>\u00a0A snapshot of what to expect in New Zealand and the South Pacific this year.
\nHosted by:
\n\u2022 Speaker to be announced
\n<\/b>Speakers:
\n\u2022\u00a0DANILO CURCURUTO,\u00a0<\/b>Director, Development \u2013 Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group
\n\u2022\u00a0DAVID SILCOCK<\/b>,\u00a0Senior Manager, Development, Choice Hotels APAC
\n\u2022\u00a0LINDSAY LEESER<\/b>, Chief Development Officer Pacific & Head of Apartments and Leases, Accor
\n\u2022\u00a0PETER HAMILTON<\/b>,\u00a0Director of Hotels, New Zealand, CBRE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:15pm-4:30pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nKEYNOTE Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Talking music, travel and more with\u00a0GARRY GARY BEERS<\/b>, bassist and founding member of INXS with over 80 million albums sold, in conversation with Accor Hotels Chief Operating Officer PM&E \u2013 Pacific,\u00a0ADRIAN WILLIAMS<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the bass player and founding member of international hit makers INXS, Garry has had a lifetime devoted to what he does best \u2013 playing bass in what is regarded as one of the best rhythm sections ever.<\/span><\/p>\n

Garry\u2019s rhythmic and powerful bass playing was an important part of the INXS success story that saw them sell 80 million albums and sell out the biggest and most prestigious Stadiums and Arenas and Festivals around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Manly native, Garry has lived in Los Angeles for 20 years and his new LA-based band is a partnership with his mate and songwriting partner Toby Rand called – AshenMoon.
\nCo-written and Co-produced by Beers and Rand, AshenMoon sees Garry\u2019s love of classic rock and powerful grooves combined with Toby\u2019s incredible voice and lyric content.
\nGarry has also recently released his own line of bass guitars \u2013 the GGB basses, which have his own patented Bass pickup onboard and are hand-built in California to replicate the look and feel of vintage 50\u2019s and 60\u2019s classic basses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by<\/span>
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4:30pm-4:45pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLEADERSHIP Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Minor Hotels Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0DILLIP RAJAKARIER<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:45pm-5:05pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL\u00a0SESSION:<\/b>\u00a0FOOD & BEVERAGE TO THE FOREFRONT.<\/b>\u00a0The food and beverage offerings at hotels continue to evolve and this session is a snapshot of the hottest trends right now.<\/span>
\nHosted by:
\n\u2022\u00a0STEVE FINLAYSON<\/b>,\u00a0General Manager, Playford Adelaide, MGallery
\n<\/b>Speakers:
\n\u2022\u00a0DOMINIC ROSE<\/b>,\u00a0General Manager, QT Gold Coast
\n\u2022\u00a0PAT NEALE<\/b>,\u00a0Founder, Florcita
\n\u2022\u00a0ROBERT DAVIES<\/b>,\u00a0Global Segment Development Leader \u2013 Hotels, Unox
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/b>Speaker to be announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:00pm-6:00pm<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td>\nAHICE \u2018Apero\u2019 hour with cocktails and hot topics<\/b><\/em>
\nPresented by<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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5:05pm-5:20pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINDUSTRY TALKS<\/b>: EVT Director of Commercial and Connect Hospitality,\u00a0MATHEW DUFF<\/b>, in conversation with CBRE Managing Director Capital Markets, Hotels,\u00a0MICHAEL SIMPSON.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:20pm-5:40pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: THIRD PARTY MANAGEMENT.\u00a0<\/b>Third party management companies are all seeing increased demand as the platform continues to grow and this session will uncover how, why and where.
\nHosted by:
\n\u2022\u00a0ROBERT WILLIAMS<\/b>,\u00a0Head of Hotels & Hospitality Asia Pacific, Watson Farley & Williams
\nSpeakers:
\n<\/b>\u2022 ANDREW BULLOCK<\/b>,\u00a0Executive Chairman, 1834 Hotels
\n<\/b>\u2022 JERRY XU<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, La Vie Hotels
\n\u2022 SCOTT BOYES<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer, Trilogy Hotels
\n<\/b>\u2022 THOMAS JOHN<\/b>, Vice President Strategy and Development, Panache Hotel Group<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:40pm-5:50pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINDUSTRY Q&A:\u00a0<\/b>Outrigger Hospitality Group President & CEO,\u00a0JEFF WAGONER<\/b>, in conversation with HM Editor-In-Chief and AHICE Group President, JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:50pm-6:15pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: THE\u00a0OPERATORS OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/b>Leading\u00a0executives look at the top trends at present in the region.
\n<\/b>Hosted by:
\n\u2022\u00a0DORA STILIANOS<\/b>,\u00a0Partner, Baker McKenzie
\n<\/b>Speakers:
\n\u2022\u00a0DAVID TONKIN<\/b>, Country General Manager \u2013 Australia, Pan Pacific Hotels Group<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0GEOFF YORK<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer & Group Director, Hotels, Crystalbrook Collection<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0JASON NUELL<\/b>, Area Vice President – Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Marriott International<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0MINA LI<\/b>, Regional Vice President & Country Manager, Hyatt<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0NORMAN ARUNDEL<\/b>, Director of Hotels and Resorts, EVT Hotels & Resorts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:15pm-8:15pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING RECEPTION<\/b>\u00a0at the Adelaide Oval.<\/span>
\nPresented by<\/span><\/p>\n

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

8:30pm-onwards<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: AHICE \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019.<\/b>\u00a0Our networking continues at the Playford Hotel MGallery (drink on arrival and pay as you go<\/i>).\u00a0DELEGATE PASS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.<\/i>
\nPresented by
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Thursday 7 May 2026 | Adelaide Oval, South Australia<\/span><\/h3>\n

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7:30am-onwards<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

REGISTRATION<\/b>, coffee and tea in the exhibition showcases.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:20am-9:00am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nBREAKFAST MASTERCLASS.\u00a0<\/b>Join us for another exciting breakfast masterclass to kick off AHICE 2026 in Adelaide. Topic and speakers to be revealed soon.
<\/b>Presented by<\/span>
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9:00am-9:25am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION:<\/b>\u00a0LUXURY MARKET OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/b>What to expect for 2026 and beyond for one of the world\u2019s most resilient sectors, luxury.
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0DR ANITA MANFREDA<\/b>,\u00a0Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School at Torrens University Australia
Speakers:<\/b>
\u2022 CAMERON BURKE<\/b>, Director of Development – Australasia and Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts
\u2022\u00a0RICHARD CRAWFORD<\/b>,\u00a0Vice President – Hotel Development, Australia, NZ, and Pacific, Marriott International
\u2022\u00a0MARKUS KELLER<\/b>, Global Chief Operating Officer, Sofitel, Mgallery, Emblems, Maison, Accor
\u2022\u00a0NIALL KUMAR<\/b>, Associate Director – Hotels & Hospitality,\u00a0<\/b>Savills Australia and New Zealand
\u2022\u00a0TUSHAR RANIGA,\u00a0<\/b>Regional Director, Development \u2013 Australasia, Hilton<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25am-9:45am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: MIDSCALE & UPSCALE DRIVING GROWTH.
<\/b>The phenomenal growth of midscale and upscale projects is firmly continuing and this session will uncover the destinations and brands attracting significant demand.
Hosted by:
\u2022\u00a0ARNAUD MILL\u00c9CAMPS,\u00a0<\/b>Group Managing Director, Gatehouse Hospitality
<\/b>Speakers:
\u2022\u00a0ALEX THORPE<\/b>,\u00a0Director, Veriu Group
\u2022\u00a0BRETT FORER<\/b>, Vice President Development \u2013 Pacific, Accor
\u2022 GADI HASSIN<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer, Helios Hospitality Management
\u2022\u00a0MONIQUE JEFFREY<\/b>, Director – MainStay Suites, Choice Hotels APAC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45am-10:00am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINDUSTRY TALKS<\/b>: Lancemore Group Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0JULIAN CLARK<\/b>, in conversation with Luxury Escapes Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0ADAM SCHWAB<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00am-10:25am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: THE AUSTRALASIAN CAPITAL MARKETS OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/b>There\u2019s been a flurry of deals in recent months and this session will look at the key destinations across the region where there\u2019s demand for transactions ahead.
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0SAM McVAY<\/b>,\u00a0Managing Director, McVay Real Estate
Speakers:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0KAREN WALES<\/b>,\u00a0Head of Hotels \u2013 Australia, Transaction Services, Colliers<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022\u00a0MICHAEL SIMPSON<\/b>,\u00a0Managing Director Capital Markets, Hotels, CBRE
\u2022\u00a0NICHOLAS LOWER<\/b>, Co-Head, Aus & NZ Hotels & Hospitality, Hotels, Savills Australia
\u2022 PETER HARPER<\/b>,\u00a0Managing Director – Head of Investment Sales Australasia, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group
\u2022 \u00a0Speaker to be announced<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:25am-10:35am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINDUSTRY TALKS<\/b>: TFE Hotels Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0ANTONY RITCH<\/b>, in conversation with Time and Place Creative Director,\u00a0EDWARD PEARSE<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:35am-11:10am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: MORNING TEA.<\/b>\u00a0Enjoy coffee, tea and delights in our exhibition showcases in the East and West wings of the Adelaide Oval.
Presented by<\/span>
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11:10am-11:35am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: SUSTAINABILITY TO THE FOREFRONT.<\/b>\u00a0Expectations for 2026 with sustainability and examples of best practice in the industry.
Hosted by:
\u2022\u00a0CASPAR SCHMIDT<\/b>,\u00a0Founder & Chief Executive Officer, QCC Collection
<\/b>Speakers:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DONOVAN STEVENS<\/b>, Vice President & General Manger Institutional ANZ, Ecolab<\/span>
\u2022 EMMA SOUTTER<\/b>, Regional General Manager NSW \/ ACT, TFE Hotels
\u2022\u00a0JEROEN MEIJER<\/b>,\u00a0Cluster General Manager – Sydney, Pan Pacific Hotels Group
\u2022\u00a0MARCEL FUHRER<\/b>, APAC Business Development Manager, Candela
\u2022\u00a0NIKO STACHER<\/b>, Senior Manager, Sustainability APACx, Hilton
<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:35am-11:50am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLEADERSHIP Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0IHG Hotels and Resorts\u2019 SVP & MD EAPAC,\u00a0RAJIT SUKUMARAN<\/b>, in conversation with HM Editor-In-Chief and AHICE Group President,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:50am-12:05pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINDUSTRY TALKS: THE ANATOMY OF THE HOTEL<\/b>. Schwartz Family Co Director,\u00a0DR<\/b>\u00a0JERRY SCHWARTZ<\/b>, in conversation with Hilton Surfers Paradise General Manager,\u00a0FIONA PRYDE<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05pm-12:25pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: PANEL SESSION: ASIA-PACIFIC AVIATION & TOURISM OUTLOOK.<\/b>\u00a0More flights, cruise ships and private jets are on the way and what you can expect for the year ahead.
Hosted by:
\u2022\u00a0JAMES GOODWIN<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer, Accommodation Australia
Speakers:
\u2022\u00a0LUKE MORAN<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0LA\/Co
\u2022\u00a0MARK HODGE<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Operating Officer, CLLIX
\u2022\u00a0MATTHEW CAMERON-SMITH<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, Voyages
\u2022\u00a0SHANNON CRAIG<\/b>,\u00a0Area Manager – Western Sydney, EVT
<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:25pm-1:15pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING LUNCH<\/b>. Enjoy lunch in our exhibition showcases in the East and West wings of the Adelaide Oval.
Presented by<\/span>
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1:15pm-1:40pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: INVESTMENT<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u2018THE MONEY\u2019.<\/b>\u00a0Expectations of capital flow, debt and hot segments in demand for 2026 and beyond.
Hosted by:
\u2022\u00a0IAN WILSON<\/b>, Director, Title Hospitality
Speakers:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ADRIAN ARCHER<\/b>, Head of Hotels Advisory\/Valuations, Savills<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ANDREW BRANDON<\/b>,\u00a0Fund Manager, Serene Capital
\u2022\u00a0BEN JACKSON<\/b>, Managing Director, Real Estate Private Credit, Wentworth
\u2022\u00a0MARK BULLOCK<\/b>, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Acquisitions and Asset Management, Ark Capital Partners
<\/b>\u2022\u00a0TROY CRAIG<\/b>, Regional Director – Valuations and Advisory Services, CBRE Asia Pacific<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:40pm-2:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION:<\/b>\u00a0PEOPLE & CULTURE.<\/b>\u00a0From staffing challenges to operational excellence benchmarks, this session will look at the top issues and trends in human resources.
Hosted by:
\u2022\u00a0LUKE BUTLER<\/b>,\u00a0Managing Director, Hastings People
<\/b>Speakers:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CHRISTIANNE NEJM<\/b>, Regional Talent & Culture Director Pacific – La Maison Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems, Accor
\u2022\u00a0DULANKA JAYAWEERA<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer, Ozone Hospitality Services
\u2022\u00a0LAYLA STOYKOVICH<\/b>, Talent Acquisition lead, Travel + Leisure
\u2022\u00a0STEPHANIE LOPESI,<\/b>\u00a0Regional Head of HR – Australasia, Hilton<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:00pm-2:15pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE: WELLBEING<\/b>. Sleep Expert OLIVIA AREZZOLO<\/b>\u00a0elevates performance, wellbeing and productivity through science-based clarity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Olivia Arezzolo helps high performers use sleep as a strategy \u2013 for mental clarity, sustained energy, and peak productivity. Her international bestseller Bear, Lion, Wolf, published in 10 countries, testament her global credibility, while on social media, she guides over 62,000 to optimise sleep and wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by<\/span>
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2:15pm-2:25pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINDUSTRY TALKS \u2013 DOING THE DEAL:\u00a0<\/b>Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Vice President of Development \u2013 South-East Asia and Pacific Rim,\u00a0MATT HOLMES<\/b>, in conversation with\u00a0Ovolo Hotels Chief of Staff,\u00a0SHIVANG JHUNJHNUWALA<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:25pm-2:55pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: AFTERNOON TEA<\/b>. Enjoy coffee, tea and delights in our exhibition showcases in the East and West wings of the Adelaide Oval.
Presented by<\/span><\/p>\n

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2:55pm-3:15pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: LIFESTYLE & COLLECTION BRANDS.<\/b>\u00a0Global growth has been exceptional for lifestyle and collection brands and there\u2019s a lot more on the way.
Hosted by:
\u2022 RUWAN PEIRIS<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer, THSA \u2013 Hotel Advisors
<\/b>Speakers:
\u2022\u00a0CALLUM KENNEDY<\/b>,\u00a0Group General Manager EVT Hotels and Resorts
\u2022\u00a0DAVID FRASER<\/b>,\u00a0Vice President Operations – Pacific, Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems, Accor
\u2022\u00a0LACHLAN HOSWELL<\/b>,\u00a0Managing Director, Business Unit Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group
\u2022\u00a0SAIF IAN RASHID<\/b>, General Manager, TRYP by Wyndham Pulteney St Adelaide<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15pm-3:35pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: WHAT ASSET MANAGERS WANT.<\/b>\u00a0One of our favourite sessions where the asset managers give their honest opinions on how they see the hotel industry.
Hosted by:
\u2022\u00a0GRANT ALCHIN<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Operating Officer, Trilogy Hotels
<\/b>Speakers:
\u2022\u00a0DAVID BARK<\/b>, General Manager Asset Management, Mulpha Australia Limited
\u2022\u00a0HOWARD KEMBALL<\/b>, Director, KCom
\u2022\u00a0RODGER L. POWELL<\/b>,\u00a0Managing Director, THSA
\u2022\u00a0SONIA LeFEVRE<\/b>, Director, Hotellerie
<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35pm-3:45pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLEADERSHIP Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Wyndham Hotels & Resorts\u2019 President, Asia Pacific,\u00a0JOON AUN OOI,\u00a0<\/b>in conversation with HM Editor-In-Chief and AHICE Group President,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:45pm-4:05pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE:<\/b>\u00a0LEADERSHIP IN SPORTS AND BUSINESS.<\/b>\u00a0Olympian\u00a0MICHAEL KLIM<\/b>\u00a0takes to the stage \u2013 in conversation with 1834 Hotels Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0RODNEY HARREX<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 to talk about his stellar career and his successful dive into the world of amenities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Michael Klim OAM, born in Poland, is one of Australia\u2019s most celebrated and decorated swimmers. Known for his explosive power, smooth technique, and pioneering use of the straight-arm freestyle stroke, Klim helped redefine modern sprint swimming during the 1990s and early 2000s.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2024, he released his memoir KLIM, offering an honest and inspiring look at his life in and out of the pool.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, Klim continues to inspire through his entrepreneurial ventures, advocacy work, and enduring love for swimming. Whether breaking world records, building businesses, or facing life\u2019s challenges head-on, Michael Klim has always embodied strength, humility, and perseverance; qualities that make him a true Australian sporting icon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by<\/span>
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4:05pm-4:25pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: THE PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/b>Revealing top trends in the travel industry with communications, marketing and more.
Hosted by:
\u2022\u00a0GAYNOR REID<\/b>,\u00a0Communications Manager, Travmedia
<\/b>Speakers:
\u2022\u00a0AMANDA BOLGER<\/b>,\u00a0General Manager – Global PR and Communications, Luxury Escapes<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0EVE TAYLOR<\/b>, Brand Communications, Travel and Leisure Co
\u2022\u00a0MONICA SALTER<\/b>, VP Global Communications and Social Responsibility, Outrigger Hospitality Group
\u2022\u00a0NAOMI HAMMOND<\/b>, Director of PR & Communications, Pacific, Accor
\u2022\u00a0RACHEL JONES<\/b>, Co-Founder and Director, Helm<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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4:25pm-4:50pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: \u2018CLOSING BELL\u2019 \u2013 INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS FOR 2026 FROM THE GLOBAL CDOs
<\/b>Our popular \u2018closing bell\u2019 session where global industry leaders offer their take on the year ahead.
Hosted by
\u2022\u00a0KEVIN CROLEY<\/b>, Chief Development Officer, Global Hotel Alliance
Speakers:
\u2022\u00a0CHRIS BATTERHAM,\u00a0<\/b>Chief Development Officer, Ovolo Hotels
\u2022\u00a0JOYCE TAN<\/b>,\u00a0Head of Global Development and Strategy, Seibu Prince Hotels and Resorts
\u2022\u00a0KATE LOH<\/b>,\u00a0Head of Development, Pan Pacific Hotels Group
\u2022 SERENA LIM<\/b>, Chief Growth Officer, The Ascott Limited<\/span>
\u2022 Speaker to be announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:50pm-4:55pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWELCOME TO THE 2026 AHICE FUTURE LEADERS FORUM<\/b>\u00a0by AHICE Group President\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>\u00a0and Professor\u00a0SIMON PAWSON<\/b>, Associate Dean \u2013 Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.
Presented by
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4:55pm-5:15pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nFUTURE LEADERS PANEL SESSION:\u00a0\u00a0OPPORTUNITIES IN PROPERTY & DEVELOPMENT<\/b>. Rising stars talk about their careers and where the opportunities for growth are in property and development.
Hosted by:
\u2022\u00a0TRISTAN COOPER<\/b>,\u00a0Director, Hotel Development – Australia, NZ & The Pacific, Marriott International
Panelists:
\u2022\u00a0CHRIS BOYD<\/b>,\u00a0Associate \u2013 Investment Sales, Hotels & Hospitality Group, JLL
\u2022\u00a0JOSIE HUNGERFORD<\/b>,\u00a0Director of Growth and Corporate Affairs, Trilogy Hotels
\u2022\u00a0TAYLOR MORRIS<\/b>, Senior Negotiator \u2013 Hotels, CBRE
\u2022\u00a0TAYLOR O’BRIEN<\/b>,\u00a0Development Manager, Accor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:15pm-5:25pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nFUTURE LEADERS: LEADERSHIP Q&A.<\/b>\u00a0A conversation with an industry leader, to be revealed, by Serene Capital Strategy and Investor Relations Manager\u00a0AMELIA\u00a0PEREZ\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0<\/b>CBRE Asia Pacific Senior Negotiator – Capital Markets, Hotels,\u00a0NICK HILL<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:25pm-5:45pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

FUTURE LEADERS PANEL SESSION: THE OPERATIONS OUTLOOK<\/b>.\u00a0Rising stars talk about their careers and where the opportunities for growth are in operations and more.
Hosted by:
\u2022\u00a0SCOTT BARTON<\/b>,\u00a0Group Head of Talent Acquisition, EVT
Panelists:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2022\u00a0JAMES CLARK<\/b>,\u00a0Regional General Manager, Ovolo Hotels
\u2022\u00a0NICK LOCKYER<\/b>,\u00a0Director of Feasibility & Retention – Accor Pacific
\u2022 Speakers to be announced<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:45pm-5:50pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPRESENTATION: THE GROWTH OF YHL<\/b>. A national YHL update by\u00a0AMELIA PEREZ<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0NICK HILL<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7:00pm-10:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: AHICE FAREWELL GALA ROCK & ROLL CONCERT<\/b>\u00a0at a secret venue to be revealed.<\/span><\/p>\n

You asked for more networking and now you get it, in rock-and-roll style. The Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition wraps up with a high-energy concert featuring three iconic Aussie artists, headlined by INXS Garry Gary Beers, at a secret Adelaide venue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy fantastic food, wine and world class entertainment at a show you won\u2019t forget. The locations will be revealed to delegates at the event via the app. Limited spots available with first release now open to the first 300 delegates.\u00a0DELEGATE PASS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by<\/span>
\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:00pm-onwards<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

AHICE \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019.<\/b>\u00a0Our networking continues at the Playford Hotel MGallery (Pay as you go<\/i>).\u00a0DELEGATE PASS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.<\/i><\/span>
Presented by<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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FUTURE LEADERS FORUM<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Future Leaders Forum is for AHICE attendees who are under 35.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Tuesday 6 May 2025 | Hilton Adelaide<\/h3>\n

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2.30pm \u2013 5.15pm<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td>\nAHICE FUTURE LEADERS FORUM<\/b><\/em><\/span>
Presented by<\/em>
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2.30pm \u2013 3.00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: REGISTRATION and AFTERNOON TEA<\/strong><\/span>
Presented by<\/span><\/p>\n

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3:00pm-3:05pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWELCOME TO THE 2025 AHICE FUTURE LEADERS FORUM\u00a0<\/b>by\u00a0<\/b>emcee HOWARD KEMBALL<\/strong>, Director – KCom, AHICE Group President\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>\u00a0and Professor\u00a0SIMON PAWSON<\/b>, Associate Dean \u2013 Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:05pm-3:25pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINTERACTIVE SESSION: THE KEYS TO SUCCESS:<\/b>\u00a0Accor Director of Feasibility and Retention \u2013 Pacific,\u00a0NICK LOCKYER\u00a0<\/b>and a speaker to be announced, in an open session with the room.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25pm-3:55pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL: OPPORTUNITIES IN PROPERTY & DEVELOPMENT.\u00a0<\/b>Rising stars talk about their careers and where the opportunities for growth are in property and development.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0TAYLOR O’BRIEN<\/b>, Development Manager, Accor<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CHRIS BOYD<\/b>, Associate \u2013 Investment Sales, Hotels & Hospitality Group, JLL<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0HANNAH ROSE<\/b>, Associate Director, Knight Frank Valuation<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JOSIE HUNGERFORD,\u00a0<\/b>Director of Growth and Corporate Affairs, Trilogy Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SAM ABEL<\/b>, Executive \u2013 Hotels, Colliers<\/span>
\u2022 ANNA CHURCH<\/strong>, Senior Development Manager, IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55pm-4:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPRESENTATION:<\/b>\u00a0THE GROWTH OF YHL.<\/b>\u00a0Introducing the Canberra and Melbourne Chapters, by\u00a0HANNAH ROSE, NICK LOCKYER and NICOLE BURG.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00pm-4:30pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FACED BY FUTURE INDUSTRY LEADERS.<\/b>\u00a0With table captains, young executives will look at the\u00a0<\/b>opportunities and challenges faced by Future Industry Leaders. It will be a dynamic trivia challenge through Kahoot and participation will be by table rather than individual, to encourage discussion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022 Professor\u00a0SIMON PAWSON<\/b>, Associate Dean \u2013 Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:30pm-4:45pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLEADERSHIP Q&A:<\/b> La Vie Hotels Development Manager, NICOLE BURG<\/b>, in conversation with Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0MATTHEW CAMERON-SMITH<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:45pm-5:15pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL: THE HOTELIERS\u2019 OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/b>Several of Australasia\u2019s leading owners, investors and operators look at the industry outlook for 2025.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0NICK HILL<\/b>, Senior Negotiator – Capital Markets, Hotels, CBRE Asia Pacific<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0LUCIA<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>GRAMBALOVA,\u00a0<\/b>Chief Investment Officer & Head of Asset Management, Hotel Capital Partners<\/span>
\u2022 NATASHA LARKIN<\/strong>, Head of Talent and Culture \u2013 Pacific, Accor<\/span>
\u2022 PATRICK LONERGAN<\/strong>, Head of Hotel, Hospitality and Leisure, Mulpha Australia Limited<\/span>
\u2022 SCOTT BOYES<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer, Trilogy Hotels<\/span>
\u2022 STEVEN SKAROTT<\/strong>\u200b\u200b\u200b, Director\u00a0\u2011\u00a0Hotels, Salter Brothers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:15pm-7:15pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nGALA NETWORKING EVENT\u00a0<\/b>AT HILTON ADELAIDE<\/span>
(available for AHICE Speakers, Future Leaders Forum and Design Inn delegates only<\/i>)<\/span>
Presented by<\/span>
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7:30pm-onwards<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: THE AHICE ASIA-PACIFIC \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019 NETWORKING LOUNGE<\/b><\/span>
Venue details to be revealed via the AHICE Asia Pacific APP powered by Sudima\u00a0<\/span>
(complimentary drink on arrival and then pay as you go).<\/em><\/span>
Presented by<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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Wednesday 7 May 2025 | Adelaide Oval<\/span><\/h3>\n

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8:00am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: REGISTRATION, COFFEE, TEA and EXHIBITION SHOWCASE, WEST AND EAST REFRESHMENT AREA<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:10am – 8:50am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

BREAKFAST MASTERCLASS<\/b>:\u00a0Owner-Friendly Hotel Management Terms in Australia \u2013 Baker McKenzie and JLL deliver the results of their Asia Pacific Survey<\/b><\/span>
Join us to uncover the results and insights from JLL and Baker McKenzie’s extensive survey of Hotel Management Agreements across the region, including an exploration of how and why Australian Management Agreements are more owner-friendly than elsewhere in Asia Pacific.<\/span>
Presented by<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022 DORA STILIANOS<\/strong>, Partner, Baker McKenzie<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CAMERON BURKE,\u00a0<\/b>Director of Development \u2013 Australasia and Pacific, IHG Hotels and Resorts<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JOHN SUTCLIFFE<\/b>, Director of Development, TFE Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JULIAN WHISTON<\/b>, Head of Hotels and Hospitality, JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RAHUL PARRAB<\/b>, Co-Founder and CEO, Ark Capital Partners<\/span>
\u2022 ROSS BEARDSELL<\/b>, Executive Vice President, Advisory and Asset Management, Australasia, JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

8:50am-9:00am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWELCOME to AHICE 2025<\/b>\u00a0by emcee\u00a0JESS ADAMSON<\/b>\u00a0and AHICE Group President\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>, including a welcome to country.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00am-9:20am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: AUSTRALASIA BY THE NUMBERS: ESSENTIAL INDUSTRY OUTLOOKS.\u00a0<\/b>We kick off AHICE 2025 with a \u2018by the numbers\u2019 market outlook for Australasia and the greater Asia-Pacific region.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RUTH HOGAN<\/b>, Editor, HM magazine<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0BOUSSERIND COMSON<\/b>, Director of Hotel Intelligence \u2013 APAC, Hotstats<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0MATTHEW BURKE<\/b>, Regional Director, Asia Pacific ex China, STR<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20am-9:30am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Marriott International APEC President,\u00a0RAJEEV MENON<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30am-9:55am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION:<\/b>\u00a0THE AUSTRALASIAN OPERATIONS OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/b>From growth to trends and challenges \u2013 leading operators look what to expect in 2025 for the hotel sector.
Hosted by:
\u2022 HOWARD KEMBALL, <\/span><\/b>Director, KCom
Panelists:
\u2022 JASON NUELL, <\/b>Regional Vice President \u2013 Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific, Marriott International
\u2022\u00a0MATTHEW TRIPOLONE<\/b>, Managing Director \u2013 Australasia and Pacific, IHG Hotels and Resorts
\u2022\u00a0MICHELLE BRADSHAW,<\/b>\u00a0Vice President – Operations, Accor
\u2022\u00a0ROD MUNRO<\/b>, Managing Director, BWH Hotels Australasia
\u2022\u00a0TRENT FRASER<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, Choice Hotels APAC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:55am-10:15am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nKEYNOTE Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0South Australian Premier,\u00a0THE HON. PETER MALINAUSKAS MP<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:15am-10:35am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION: THE AUSTRALASIAN ASSOCIATION OUTLOOKS.\u00a0<\/b>The association leaders give us their expectations for the year ahead.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022 HOWARD KEMBALL<\/b>, Director, KCom<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JAMES DOOLAN<\/b>, Strategic Advisor, Hotel Council Aotearoa<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JAMES GOODWIN<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, Accommodation Australia<\/span>
\u2022 Speaker to be announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:35am-10:55am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION: THE MICRO MAGIC COMETH.\u00a0<\/b>From Moxy to Drifter, MMNT and more, uncover the brands that are taking minimalist rooms and vibrant social spaces to the forefront.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SONIA LeFEVRE<\/b>, Director, Hotellerie<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CASPAR SCHMIDT<\/b>, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, QCC Collection<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JOHN SUTCLIFFE<\/b>, Director of Development, TFE Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0LUKE MORAN<\/b>, CEO, Leisure Accommodation Collective<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0TIM ALPE<\/b>, Managing Director, LyLo<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0TRISTAN COOPER<\/b>, Director, Hotel Development – Australia, NZ & The Pacific, Marriott International<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:55am-11:25am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMORNING TEA<\/strong> presented by<\/span>
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11:25am-11:35am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Senior Director, Human Resources, Australasia,\u00a0MARY HOGG,\u00a0<\/b>in conversation with HM Editor,\u00a0RUTH HOGAN<\/b>, to talk about Hilton \u2018s 50 years in Australia.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:35am-11:45am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Crown Resorts Chief Executive Officer, DAVID TSAI<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:45am-12:10pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: ASIA-PACIFIC INVESTMENT OUTLOOK (part 1<\/i>).\u00a0<\/b>Leading investors take to the stage to look at the segments, destinations, and brands that are fuelling growth.
Presented by<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022 MICHAEL SIMPSON<\/b>, Managing Director – Hotels, Pacific, CBRE Hotels<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DR JERRY SCHWARTZ<\/b>, Director, Schwartz Family Co<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JULIAN CLARK<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, Lancemore Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0LUCIA<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>GRAMBALOVA<\/b>, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Asset Management, Hotel Capital Partners<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ROSS PELLIGRA<\/b>, Chairman, Pelligra<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0IAN WILSON<\/b>, Director, Title Hospitality<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:10pm-12:35pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: ASIA-PACIFIC FRANCHISING OUTLOOK<\/b>. Franchising continues to grow at a rapid rate and this panel will look at expectations for the segment.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RUWAN PEIRIS<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, THSA \u2013 Hotel Advisors<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DANESH BAMJI<\/b>, Vice President Franchise, Pacific, Accor<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DAVID SILCOCK<\/b>, Senior Manager \u2013 Development, Australia & New Zealand, Choice Hotels Asia-PAC<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JENNIFER WARN<\/b>, General Manager of Sales and Distribution, The Ascott Limited<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0MATT HOLMES<\/b>, Vice President of Development – South East Asia & Pacific Rim, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SAM DAVIES,<\/b>\u00a0Director of Operations – Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35pm-1:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL TOURISM OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/b>From hotel performance to growth areas and solid demand, what to expect in the regions this year.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022 JOOST HEYMEIJER<\/b>, Inn-keeper, Toast Hospitality Advisory<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DAMIEN LITTLE<\/b>, Director, Hotel Planning & Development, Horwath HTL Australia<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0GARETH CLOSTER<\/b>, Senior Vice President – Investment Sales, Hotels & Hospitality Group, JLL<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0GRANT WILCKENS<\/b>, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, G\u2019day Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JOHN ZECKENDORF<\/b>, Principal, Mandala Management<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0NICK LOWER<\/b>, National Director \u2013 Hotels, Savills<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:00pm-2:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING LUNCH <\/b>presented by<\/span><\/p>\n

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2:00pm-2:25pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: ASIA-PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK<\/b>. The Asia Pacific region continues to have major demand from a growth standpoint and this session will look at hot destinations, brands and market segments.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JESPER PALMQVIST<\/b>, Senior Director Asia Pacific, STR<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ALISON HULM<\/b>, Director of Development, Australasia, Langham Hospitality Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DAMIAN CLOWES<\/b>, Regional Managing Director – Asia Pacific, OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0OMAR ROMERO<\/b>, Global Chief Development and Luxury Officer, Minor Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RAMZY FENIANOS<\/b>, Chief Development Officer \u2013 APAC, Radisson Hotel Group<\/span>
\u2022 ZACHARY BROWN<\/b>, Vice President – Design and Technical Services ASPAC, Ennismore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:25pm-2:35pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0IHG Hotels and Resorts\u2019 SVP & MD EAPAC,\u00a0RAJIT SUKUMARAN<\/b>, in conversation with HM Editor-In-Chief and AHICE Group President,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:35pm-3:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: WHITE LABEL\u2019S GROWTH CONTINUES ACROSS ASIA-PACIFIC<\/b>. Third party management companies are all\u00a0<\/b>seeing increased demand as the platform continues to grow and this session will uncover how, why and where.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ROBERT WILLIAMS<\/b>, Head of Hotels & Hospitality Asia Pacific, Watson Farley & Williams<\/span>
Panelists:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CLARE DAVIES<\/b>, Managing Director, Capstone Hotel Management<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0MARCUS HANNA<\/b>, Chief Operating Officer, La Vie Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SCOTT ARMSTRONG<\/b>, Director of Development, 1834 Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SCOTT BOYES<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, Trilogy Hotels<\/span>
\u2022 THOMAS JOHN, <\/b>Vice President Strategy and Development, Panache Hotel Group<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:00pm-3:25pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: THE AUSTRALASIAN CAPITAL MARKETS OUTLOOK.\u00a0<\/b>There\u2019s been a flurry of deals in recent months and this session will look at the key destinations across the region where there\u2019s demand for transactions ahead.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DUANE KEIGHRAN<\/b>, Managing Director, Keighran Legal<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ANDREW JOLLIFFE<\/b>, Managing Director & Board Chair, APAC, HTL Property<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0GUS MOORS<\/b>, Managing Director, Hotels & Hospitality Group, JLL<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0KAREN WALES<\/b>, Head of Hotels \u2013 Australia, Transaction Services, Colliers<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0MARK DURRAN<\/b>, Managing Director – Hotel Capital Markets, Savills Australia and New Zealand<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SAM McVAY<\/b>, Managing Director, McVay Real Estate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25pm-3:35pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Minor Hotels Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0DILLIP RAJAKARIER<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35pm-4:05pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING AFTERNOON TEA <\/b>presented by<\/span><\/p>\n

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4:05pm-4:25pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION: NEW ZEALAND & PACIFIC MARKET OUTLOOK<\/b>. A snapshot of what to expect in New Zealand and the South Pacific this year.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0NICK THOMPSON<\/b>,\u00a0Hotels and Hospitality Director, JLL New Zealand<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0BRENT HILL<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Fiji<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JASON ZVATORA<\/b>, Vice President, Commercial Strategy \u2013 APAC, OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group<\/span>
\u2022 GAVIN FAULL<\/b>, Chairman and President, Swiss-Belhotel International<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0IFTI HUSSAIN<\/b>, Country Manager, Sudima Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0NEERAV GORASIA<\/b>, Head of Hospitality Performance, Pro-invest Hotels<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:25pm-4:40pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE: THE LOCAL MUSICIANS RULE: ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCES IN HOTELS\u00a0<\/b>by musician\u00a0TOBY RAND,\u00a0<\/b>in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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

He shot to fame on the TV show\u00a0Rockstar: Supernova<\/i>\u00a0and now has residencies in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.<\/span><\/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.<\/span><\/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.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:40pm-4:55pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPRESENTATION:<\/b>\u00a0AUSTRALASIAN<\/b>\u00a0REAL ESTATE MARKET OUTLOOK<\/b>\u00a0BY\u00a0ANDREW LANGSFORD<\/b>, Senior Vice President, Hotels and Hospitality Group, JLL.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:55pm-6:00pm<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td>\nAHICE \u2018Apero\u2019 hour with cocktails, keynotes and hot topics<\/i><\/strong><\/span>
Presented by<\/i><\/strong><\/span>
\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:55pm-5:20pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: MIDSCALE & UPSCALE DRIVING GROWTH ACROSS AUSTRALASIA<\/b>. The phenomenal growth of midscale and upscale projects is firmly continuing and this session will uncover the destinations and brands attracting significant demand.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SEBASTIAN BUSA,\u00a0<\/b>Partner,\u00a0<\/b>Baker and McKenzie<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CAMERON BURKE<\/b>, Director of Development – Australasia and Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CRAIG HOOLEY<\/b>, Chief Operating Officer, Minor Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0LINDSAY LEESER<\/b>, Chief Development Officer Pacific & Head of Apartments and Leases, Accor<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0PETER HILL<\/b>, Director of Development \u2013 Hotels and Resorts, EVT<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0TRENT\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b CONROY<\/b>, Head of Investments and Portfolio Growth, Choice Hotels Asia PAC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:20pm-5:30pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Accor Premium, Midscale & Economy Brands Global Chief Development Officer,\u00a0CAMIL YAZBECK<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:30pm-5:50pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: WHAT RISING STARS WANT.\u00a0<\/b>Our most popular session is back as the next generation of leaders look at their expectations for success in the hotel industry.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0EMMY KO<\/b>, Senior Associate, Ashurst<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CHRIS BOYD<\/b>, Associate \u2013 Investment Sales, Hotels & Hospitality Group, JLL<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JOSIE HUNGERFORD,\u00a0<\/b>Director of Growth and Corporate Affairs, Trilogy Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0NICK LOCKYER<\/b>, Director of Feasibility and Retention \u2013 Pacific, Accor<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0NICOLE BURG<\/b>, Business Development Executive, La Vie Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0TESS GEGENHUBER<\/b>, Development Executive, TFE Hotels<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:50pm-6:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINVESTOR Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Salter Brothers Managing Director,\u00a0PAUL SALTER<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:00pm-6:05pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:\u00a0<\/b>Accommodation Australia Chair and The Ascott Limited Managing Director \u2013 Australasia,\u00a0DAVID MANSFIELD<\/b>, in conversation with\u00a0RUTH HOGAN<\/b>, Editor, HM magazine.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:05pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWRAP-UP<\/b>\u00a0OF DAY ONE by emcee\u00a0JESS ADAMSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:05pm-8:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/b>AHICE 2025 GALA RECEPTION<\/strong>, including local food, wine and spectacular entertainment.<\/span>
(additional registration required<\/i>)<\/span>
Presented by\u00a0<\/span>
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8:00pm-onwards<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: THE AHICE ASIA-PACIFIC \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019 NETWORKING LOUNGE
Venue details to be revealed via the AHICE Asia Pacific APP powered by Sudima
(complimentary drink on arrival and then pay as you go<\/i>).
Presented by
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Note: Program is subject to change<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Thursday 8 May 2025 | Adelaide Oval<\/span><\/h3>\n

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8:00am<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: REGISTRATION, COFFEE, TEA and EXHIBITION SHOWCASE, WEST AND EAST REFRESHMENT AREA<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:20am-9:55am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

BREAKFAST MASTERCLASSES: THE ALL-NEW \u2018INN TECH\u2019 HOTEL TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT <\/b>presented by<\/span><\/p>\n

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8:20am-8:25am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWELCOME TO INN TECH<\/b>\u00a0by emcee\u00a0JESS ADAMSON<\/b>. INN Tech is our all-new, mini Hotel Technology Summit\u00a0<\/i>with power sessions and a keynote Q&A to give you a flavour of what\u2019s hot in tech, from revenue management to on-property tech and more.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:25am-8:45am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINN Tech POWER SESSION 1: REVENUE MANAGEMENT.\u00a0<\/b>A snapshot of the top trends in Revenue Management for 2025 from key industry leaders.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022 MELISSA KALAN<\/b>, Executive Chair, Australian Revenue Management Association (ARMA)<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022 CHRIS ORMISTON<\/b>, Sales Engineer, Asia Pacific, Agilysys<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JURGEN ORTELEE<\/b>, Managing Director \u2013 APAC, IDeaS Revenue Solutions<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0MICHAEL HEYWARD<\/b>, CEO and Founder, Emekeli Research<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>TASNEEM MUKADAM<\/b>, Director of Customer Success \u2013 APAC, Duetto<\/span><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0TELENA FROST<\/b>, Director – Revenue Management, Choice Hotels Asia-Pac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:45am-9:05am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINN Tech POWER SESSION 2: THE INTELLIGENT GUEST JOURNEY.\u00a0<\/b>Personalisation, connectivity and loyalty are firmly at the forefront.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ANDREW CAMERON,\u00a0<\/b>Founder and CEO Enzyme Consulting<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ANTHONY STEVENS,<\/b>\u00a0General Manager \u2013 Australia and New Zealand, Shiji<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0HAYDEN AUST<\/b>, Commercial Director \u2013 APAC, Mews<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ROBERT BELL<\/b>, Director of Sales & Operations Australasia, HUB OS<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0VIJESH YOGANATHAN<\/b>, Regional Director, APAC, Canary Technologies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05am-9:25am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINN Tech POWER SESSION 3<\/b>:\u00a0ON-PROPERTY TECHNOLOGY.\u00a0<\/b>The hot products and platforms you need in your hotels in 2025 and beyond.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0BENJAMIN KRIEG<\/b>, Senior Vice President Operations & Global Strategic Accounts, FutureLog<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CLAY DURBRIDGE<\/b>, Sales Director, Evolv Building Technologies<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0GIDON SATTINGER<\/b>, Managing Director, Vintech<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0MICHAEL BENIKOS<\/b>, Managing Director, ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Australia<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SCOTT WIEDEMANN<\/b>, National Manager \u2013 Accommodation, Foxtel<\/span>
\u2022 RODGER L. POWELL,<\/b>Managing Director, THSA \u2013 Hotel Advisors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25am-9:35am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINN Tech FOCUS SESSION: SERVING YOUR GUESTS MORE EFFECTIVELY AND BOOSTING PROFITABILITY.\u00a0<\/b>Explore strategic approaches to heightening both guest satisfaction and the bottom line. Gain insights into the tech investments and service enhancements that can directly influence profitability.<\/b><\/span>
Moderated by: ANDREW CAMERON\u00a0<\/b>Founder and CEO Enzyme Consulting<\/span>
Panellist:<\/span>
\u2022 CHRIS ORMISTON<\/b>, Sales Engineer, Asia Pacific, Agilysys<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35am-9:55am<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nINN Tech POWER SESSION 4: THE OTAs & DISTRIBUTION OUTLOOK<\/b>. Where global and local travellers are targeting for their next trip in 2025 and some top trends you need to know.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CHRIS WAITE<\/b>, Director, Chris Waite Corporate Affairs and Communications<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ADAM SCHWAB,\u00a0<\/b>Chief Executive Officer, Luxury Escapes<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DARREN KARSHAGEN<\/b>, Senior Director, Market Management, APAC, Expedia Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ANDREW BOSHOFF<\/b>, Chief Financial Officer, Global Hotel Alliance<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0TODD LACEY<\/b>, Regional Manager Partner Services, Booking.com<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SHAIZEEN CONTRACTOR<\/b>, Chief Commercial Officer, Trilogy Hotels<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAHICE DAY 2 RESUMES<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:55am-10:00am<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Accor Global Chief Operating Officer, Sofitel, Mgallery, Emblems, Maison,\u00a0MARKUS KELLER,\u00a0<\/b>in conversation with\u00a0RUTH HOGAN<\/b>, Editor, HM magazine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00am-10:10am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A<\/b>: TFE Hotels Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0ANTONY RITCH<\/b>, in conversation with\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>, Group President, AHICE.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:10am-10:35am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: SUSTAINABILITY TO THE FOREFRONT.\u00a0<\/b>Expectations for 2025 with sustainability and examples of best practice in the industry.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ANDREW CAMERON\u00a0<\/b>Founder and CEO Enzyme Consulting<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DIANA RICO-ROA<\/b>, Director, ESG PLUS<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0KAMAL ATAL<\/b>, Chief Finance and Commercial Officer,\u00a0The Ascott Limited<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0MATTHEW CAMERON-SMITH<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, Voyages<\/span>
\u2022 LIONEL KAPETANAKOS<\/b>, Asia Pacific Vice President – Institutional Division, Ecolab<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:35am-11:00am<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: AUSTRALASIAN LUXURY MARKET OUTLOOK<\/b>. What to expect for 2025 and beyond for one of the world\u2019s most resilient sectors, luxury.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DR ANITA MANFREDA<\/b>, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School at Torrens University Australia<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CRAIG BOND<\/b>, Senior Vice President – Head of Operations, Pan Pacific Hotels Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DANIELLA TONETTO,\u00a0<\/b>Senior Director, Commercial, Australasia, Hilton<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0GARETH LONG<\/b>, Director of Operations \u2013 Luxury and Lifestyle,\u00a0<\/b>IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DAVID FRASER<\/b>, Vice President Operations – Pacific, Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems, Accor<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RICHARD CRAWFORD<\/b>, Vice President – Hotel Development, Australia, NZ, and Pacific, Marriott International<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:00am-11:30am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING MORNING TEA <\/b>presented by<\/span>
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11:30am-11:40am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0EVT Director of Hotels and Resorts,\u00a0NORMAN ARUNDEL<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:40am-12:05pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: AUSTRALASIA AVIATION & TOURISM OUTLOOK<\/b>. More flights, cruise ships and private jets are on the way and what you can expect for the year ahead.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RODNEY HARREX<\/b>, Chief Operating Officer, 1834 Hotels<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ADAM SCHWAB,\u00a0<\/b>Chief Executive Officer, Luxury Escapes<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ANNE<\/b>\u00a0GILL<\/b>, Senior Vice President Commercial, Pacific – Accor<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DAVID TONKIN,\u00a0<\/b>Country General Manager \u2013 Australia, Pan Pacific Hotels Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SAM WARREN-WHITE<\/b>, Director, Destination Marketing, Australasia, Hilton<\/span>
\u2022 HON ZOE BETTISON MP<\/strong>, Minister for Tourism and Multicultural Affairs, South Australia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05pm-12:15pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:\u00a0<\/b>Radisson Hotel Group Global Head of Development,\u00a0ELIE YOUNES<\/b>, in conversation with\u00a0RUTH HOGAN<\/b>, Editor, HM magazine.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15pm-12:35pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: SHAKING UP THE WORLD OF FASHION\u2026 IN HOTELS, by All Saints Founder, STUART TREVOR,\u00a0<\/b>in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span>
Presented by<\/span>
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In 1983, Stuart Trevor was a finalist in the Paul Smith\/Mont Blanc competition and in 1985 he won designer of the year at The Smirnoff Fashion awards \u2018Menswear Day\u2019. Aged 19 he became the first designer and main buyer for REISS. At 28 he founded All Saints and many of the clothes that continue to feature every week in the top 10 bestseller list of the high-street brand today, were designed by Trevor himself over 20 years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whenever Stuart was asked to start a new fashion brand he replied, \u201cthe world doesn’t need a new clothing company\u201d. Then he thought to himself\u2026 hold it… what about a clothing company that doesn’t produce any clothes?<\/span><\/p>\n

This fell in line with his two main passions: having fun and protecting the planet. It was consistent with his belief that scarcity is the mother of creativity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, he\u2019s launching into the world of hotels and watch out, because he\u2019s launching into the hospitality sector with ranges like never before.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:35pm-12:45pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a01834 HOTELS Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0ANDREW BULLOCK<\/b>, in conversation with HM Editor,\u00a0RUTH HOGAN<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45pm-12:55pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:\u00a0<\/b>Travel + Leisure Co President and Managing Director International Operations,\u00a0BARRY ROBINSON<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President and HM Editor-In-Chief,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:55pm-1:50pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING LUNCH <\/b>presented by<\/span><\/p>\n

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1:50pm-2:15pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION:<\/b>\u00a0FOOD & BEVERAGE TO THE FOREFRONT<\/b>. The food and beverage offerings at hotels continue to evolve and this session is a snapshot of the hottest trends right now.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0EMMA FRASER<\/b>, Founder, Fraser Marketing International<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0NATHAN ‘CHEF’ BROADHEAD<\/b>, Head of Strategic Accounts, Purchase Plus<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DAVID SUDE<\/b>, Group General Manager, QT Hotels and Resorts<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0STEVE FINLAYSON<\/b>, General Manager, Playford Adelaide, MGallery<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0WILLIAM DE BEAUREPAIRE<\/b>, Director, De Beaurepaire Wines<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JONATHAN BOWMAKER<\/b>, Senior Manager, Food & Beverage Operations, Australasia, Hilton<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:15pm-2:40pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: INVESTMENT: \u2018THE MONEY\u2019.\u00a0<\/b>Expectations of capital flow, debt and hot segments in demand for 2025 and beyond.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022 TOM GIBSON<\/b>, Senior Director, CBRE Hotels<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ADAM BURY,\u00a0<\/b>Executive Vice President, Hotels & Hospitality Group, JLL<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ANDREW BRANDON<\/b>, Fund Manager, Serene Capital<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ED FARAGUNA<\/b>, Chief Financial Officer, Ark Capital Partners<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0IVY CHENG<\/b>, Director, Investment & Business Development, CapitaLand Australia<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ADRIAN ARCHER<\/b>, Head of Hotels Advisory and Valuations, Savills<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:40pm-3:05pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: WHAT ASSET MANAGERS WANT<\/b>. One of our favourite sessions where the asset managers give their honest opinions on how they see the hotel industry.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RODGER L. POWELL,<\/b> Managing Director, THSA \u2013 Hotel Advisors<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DAVID BARK<\/b>, Hotels Asset Manager, Mulpha Australia Limited<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0HOWARD KEMBALL<\/b>, Director, KCom<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0NEIL SCANLAN<\/b>, National Director of Hotel Asset Management, Colliers<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ROHAN GOPALDAS<\/b>, Partner & Asset Manager, Prospect Hotel Advisors<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SONIA VICKERS<\/b>, Executive Director \u2013 Strategic Advisory, Gatehouse Hospitality<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:05pm-3:30pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: PEOPLE & CULTURE.\u00a0<\/b>From staffing challenges to operational excellence benchmarks, this session will look at the top issues and trends in human resources.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022 Professor\u00a0SIMON PAWSON<\/b>, Associate Dean \u2013 Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022 EMMA HYNES<\/b>, Director of Operations, Premium and Essentials – Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0KELLY DODD<\/b>, Director, Hotels-Resorts-Accommodation, Tourism Talent<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0MARDI SPARROW<\/b>, Chief People Officer, Trilogy Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SILVIA COHEN<\/b>, People and Culture Director, EVT\u00a0Hotels and Resorts<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0TOM FITZGERALD<\/b>, Regional Director of Human Resources, Pacific, Langham Hospitality Group<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30pm-4:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING AFTERNOON TEA <\/b>presented by<\/span><\/p>\n

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4:00pm-4:25pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: LIFESTYLE & COLLECTION BRANDS.<\/b>\u00a0Global growth has been exceptional for lifestyle and collection brands and there\u2019s a lot more on the way.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022 MARK PALERMO,<\/b>\u00a0Partner, Squire Patton Boggs<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CALLUM KENNEDY, <\/span><\/b>EVT Group General Manager for Hotels & Resorts<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0BRETT FORER<\/b>, Vice President Development \u2013 Pacific, Accor<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RAPHAEL ANTONINI<\/b>, Chief Development Officer, Salter Brothers Hospitality<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0WAYNE TARANTO<\/b>, Chief Operating Officer, Ovolo Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DUNCAN MARS<\/b>, Vice President of Resort Operations, Travel + Leisure Co.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:25pm-4:35pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Accor Chief Operating Officer – Pacific,\u00a0ADRIAN WILLIAMS<\/b>, in conversation with\u00a0RUTH HOGAN<\/b>, Editor, HM magazine.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:35pm-4:50pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nKEYNOTE:<\/b>\u00a0GIVING BACK WITH \u2018ReLOVE\u2019<\/b>.<\/span>
Founded by\u00a0RENUKA FERNANDO<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0BEN STAMMER<\/b>\u00a0in 2019, ReLove has quickly grown to be one of Australia\u2019s leading support services for people in crisis who need to create homes from scratch. They are a not-for-profit association who work with causes supporting families impacted by domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness and people seeking asylum. A number of hotels in Australia have been involved with ReLove by donating furniture when they are refurbishing and it\u2019s having a major impact already.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:50pm-5:10pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPOWER SESSION:<\/b>\u00a0MEET THE PRESS<\/b>. Meet the travel journalists shaking things up in the Australian media scene.<\/span>
Presented by<\/span>
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Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0GAYNOR REID<\/b>, Communications Manager, Travmedia<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0AMANDA BOLGER<\/b>, General Manager – Global PR and Communications, Luxury Escapes<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0BRAD CROUCH<\/b>, Reporter, The Advertiser and Sunday Mail<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CAROLYN CUMMINS<\/b>, Commercial Property Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CHRIS WAITE<\/b>, Director, Chris Waite Corporate Affairs and Communications<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0LAYTON HOLLEY<\/b>, Commercial Property Reporter, Green Street News Australia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:10pm-6:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

AHICE \u2018Apero\u2019 hour with cocktails, keynotes and hot topics\u00a0presented by Cin Cin<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:10pm-5:35pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPANEL SESSION: ASIA-PACIFIC INVESTMENT OUTLOOK (part 2<\/i>).\u00a0<\/b>Leading investors take to the stage to look at the segments, destinations, and brands that are fuelling growth.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0PETER HARPER<\/b>, Managing Director – Head of Investment Sales Australasia,<\/span>
JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0GREG SHAW<\/b>, CEO, Mulpha Australia<\/span>
\u2022 JURE DOMAZET,<\/b>\u00a0Managing Director, DOMA Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0JOHANN DE GOEDE<\/b>, Director of Asset Management \u2013 APAC, Pro-invest Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RAHUL PARRAB<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, Ark Capital Partners<\/span>
\u2022 STUART VERRIER<\/b>, Head of Property Development and Asset Management, Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne (APAM)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.35pm \u2013 6.00pm
<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		PANEL SESSION: \u2018THE CLOSING BELL\u2019 \u2013 INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS FOR 2025.\u00a0<\/b>We\u2019re finishing AHICE with an all new \u2018closing bell\u2019 session where global and local industry leaders offer their take on the year ahead.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ROBERT WILLIAMS<\/b>, Head of Hotels & Hospitality Asia Pacific, Watson Farley & Williams<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ALEX THORPE<\/b>, Director, Veriu Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0BEN SCHUMACHER<\/b>, Regional Vice President Operations, Asia Pacific, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts<\/span>
\u2022 GADI HASSIN<\/b>, CEO & Co-Founder, Helios Hospitality Management<\/span><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0HARVEY THOMPSON<\/b>, Managing Director – The Langham, Sydney, Managing Director – Eaton Workshop and General Manager – Eaton Hong Kong<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0LACHLAN HOSWELL<\/b>, Managing Director, Business Unit Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWRAP-UP\u00a0of AHICE 2025 by emcee\u00a0JESS ADAMSON.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

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CONFERENCE<\/h3>\n

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FUTURE LEADERS FORUM<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Future Leaders Forum is for AHICE attendee’s who are under 35.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Tuesday 6 May 2025 | Hilton Adelaide<\/h3>\n

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3:00pm \u2013 5.00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nFuture Leaders Forum<\/b><\/span>
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING: AFTERNOON TEA.
<\/b>Presented by BMIHMS \/ Torrens University Australia.<\/span>
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Welcome Address followed by a series of sessions.<\/b><\/span>
(Additional registration required)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:00pm-8:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING EVENT FOR DESIGN INN & FUTURE LEADERS ATTENDEES & AHICE SPEAKERS.<\/b><\/span>
(Additional registration required)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:00pm-onwards<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: THE AHICE ASIA-PACIFIC \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019 COCKTAIL LOUNGE<\/span><\/b> at Adelaide Mariott.<\/span><\/span>
Presented by GHA Discovery, Outrigger Resorts & Hotels, De Beaurepaire Wines, Westward Whiskey, and Marriott.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\"\"<\/span><\/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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Wednesday 7 May 2025<\/h3>\n

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8:00am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: REGISTRATION, COFFEE, TEA and EXHIBITION SHOWCASE, WEST AND EAST REFRESHMENT AREA<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:20am – 9:00 am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nBREAKFAST MASTERCLASS<\/strong><\/span>
(additional registration required)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00am – 10:30am <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0AHICE part one<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:30am – 11:00am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: MORNING TEA and EXHIBITION SHOWCASE, WEST AND EAST REFRESHMENT AREA<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:00am – 12:50pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAHICE part two<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:50pm – 1:45pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: LUNCH and EXHIBITION SHOWCASE, WEST AND EAST REFRESHMENT AREA<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:45pm – 3:50pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAHICE part three<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50pm – 4:20pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: AFTERNOON TEA and EXHIBITION SHOWCASE, WEST AND EAST REFRESHMENT AREA<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:20pm – 5:50pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAHICE part four<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:50pm – 6:15pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDrinks with Future Leaders\u2019 session<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:15pm – 8:30pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n AHICE 2025 GALA RECEPTION<\/strong>, including local food, wine and spectacular entertainment.<\/span>
(additional registration required<\/i>)<\/span>
Presented by SATC \/ SA GOV.<\/span><\/span>
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8:30pm-onwards<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: THE AHICE ASIA-PACIFIC \u2018AFTER DARK\u2019 COCKTAIL LOUNGE<\/b> at The Playford Adelaide \u2013 MGallery.<\/span>
Presented by GHA Discovery, Outrigger Resorts & Hotels, De Beaurepaire Wines, Westward Whiskey, and Playford Adelaide.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"\"<\/span><\/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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Thursday 8 May 2025<\/h3>\n

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8:00am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: REGISTRATION, COFFEE, TEA and EXHIBITION SHOWCASE, WEST AND EAST REFRESHMENT AREA<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:25am – 10:00am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nINN Tech Hotel Technology Summit<\/strong><\/span>
(additional registration required)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00am – 10:30am <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAHICE part five<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:30am – 10:50am<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: MORNING TEA and EXHIBITION SHOWCASE, WEST AND EAST REFRESHMENT AREA<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:50am – 12:35pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAHICE part six<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35pm – 1:30pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: LUNCH and EXHIBITION SHOWCASE, WEST AND EAST REFRESHMENT AREA<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:30pm – 2:40pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAHICE part seven<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:40pm – 3:10pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNETWORKING: AFTERNOON TEA and EXHIBITION SHOWCASE, WEST AND EAST REFRESHMENT AREA<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:10pm – 5:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAHICE part eight<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

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AHICE House Rules<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A note from the organisers: Due to a number of unofficial invite-only events taking place during the official event times 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 and Design Inn.<\/span><\/p>\n

We all know that without sponsors, events like this cannot happen and we ask that our request is respected.<\/span><\/p>\n

If events do take place during the official times, without the written approval from the AHICE team, the organisers and representatives of those companies will not be able to attend any AHICE sessions at the Adelaide Oval or Design Inn and are at the risk of passes being revoked.<\/span><\/p>\n

We will also be requesting that supplier attendees that aren\u2019t sponsors of the event to not canvas for business with sales materials and documents at the events at the Adelaide Oval or SkyCity. Those that do it will be at the risk of passes being revoked.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To find out how you can be involved in the program, please contact:<\/span><\/p>\n

HOTEL OWNERS & CHAINS<\/span><\/h5>\n

James Wilkinson, AHICE Group President:<\/strong><\/span> jwilkinson@intermedia.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

SUPPLIERS & ADVISERS<\/span><\/h5>\n

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

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