Asia Pacific Resort Development Organisation (APRDO), the first organization of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region, brings together industry leaders and stakeholders to collaborate on the future of vacation ownership and resort development. Incorporated in Singapore, APRDO supports the timeshare industry by providing a comprehensive framework to foster innovation and ensure business practices align with the highest ethical standards. The organization helps members stay ahead of emerging trends and evolving market demand while creating a foundation for responsible and sustainable industry growth.

BWH Hotels is a leading, global hospitality network comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels.

BWH Hotels serves as the umbrella organisation to each hotel company, offering 18 brands globally and bringing a full-suite of options to travellers and developers, while protecting the unique identity of each brand. This creates a global network of approximately 4,300+ hotels across every chain scale segment, in over 100 countries and territories worldwide.

Built on the foundation of Best Western Hotels & Resorts, a world-renowned brand celebrating 75+ years of legacy and experience, in partnership with WorldHotels which boasts 50+ years in the global marketplace, BWH Hotels was formed. WorldHotels boasts a stunning collection of hotels and resorts in premier destinations around the world in the upper upscale and luxury segments.

With SureStay Hotels already experiencing tremendous success in the economy segment under the guidance of BWHR, the WorldHotels Collection acquisition brought together three standout companies and created a portfolio of hotel options in every market segment – from luxury to economy.

BWH Hotels brands include WorldHotels Collection brands: WorldHotels Luxury, WorldHotels Elite, WorldHotels Distinctive, and WorldHotels Crafted; Best Western Hotels & Resorts brands: Best Western, Best Western Plus, Best Western Premier, Executive Residency by Best Western, Vib, GLō, Aiden, BW Premier Collection, and BW Signature Collection; and SureStay Hotels brands: SureStay, SureStay Plus, SureStay Collection and SureStay Studio.

Canary Technologies is revolutionizing the hotel tech stack with its award-winning Guest Management Platform, digitizing everything from post-booking to checkout. Trusted by 20,000+ hoteliers in 90+ countries, including Marriott, Four Seasons and Wyndham, Canary is the top-rated solution on HotelTechReport. Canary’s solutions include Canary AI, Mobile Check-In, Smart Checkout, Dynamic Upsells, Guest Messaging, Digital Tipping and more. Canary eliminates paper processes, boosts revenue, increases staff efficiency, enhances the guest experience, and reduces chargebacks and payment fraud.

Founded in Stockholm in 2014, Candela Technology AB designs and builds electric hydrofoil boats that deliver a smooth, silent, and premium on-water experience, perfect for luxury resorts and waterfront hotels. Combining Scandinavian design with advanced engineering, Candela’s vessels fly above the waves, eliminating noise, emissions, and wake. Built entirely in-house, the P-12 achieves up to 80% energy savings and reduce operating costs by up to 90% compared to conventional boats. Ideal for guest transfers, tours, or private charters, Candela offers a sustainable, cost-efficient solution that enhances the guest experience while aligning with modern environmental and economic goals.

Encore is the leading creative production company in Asia-Pacific, offering end-to-end event services that ensure seamless execution from concept to completion. Their expert creative, technical, and production teams deliver immersive, bespoke experiences tailored to every event type – from intimate meetings to large-scale conferences and luxury gala dinners. With Encore, you gain access to cutting-edge AV technologies and internationally recognised design and production management expertise. Their commitment to excellence and innovation means you can trust them to exceed expectations and create unforgettable moments that elevate your brand and captivate your audience.

Entertainment businesses that excite every sense. Commercial Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities. Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. www.evt.com.

Entertainment: 140+ Cinema Experiences | 150+ Bars and Restaurants | Wellness     

Event Cinemas AU & NZ | BCC Cinemas | Rialto Cinemas | The Embassy | CineStar Germany | Skyline Drive In | Moonlight | Cinebuzz OnDemand | State Theatre | SpaQ | Thredbo Leisure Centre & Golf Course | Rydges Formosa Golf Course    

Ventures: ~$2B Property Portfolio | Partnerships    

EVT Property Development | EVT Hotel Management | EDGE CT | EVT Media & Sponsorship | EVT Partnerships |The Parlour Lane Company    

Travel: 70+ Hotels | Australia’s number 1 Ski Resort     

QT | Rydges | Atura | LyLo | Independent Collection by EVT | Thredbo    

 ASX top 200: EVT | ~$1Bn Annual turnover | $2Bn+ Market Cap | Team of ~9000 

Gatehouse Hospitality is a leading independent advisory and asset management firm specialising in the hotel and hospitality sector. 

The company offers comprehensive solutions that maximise asset value and operational efficiency in partnership with hotel owners, developers, investors and their stakeholders.  

The firm’s principals bring a wealth of successful investment management experience across diverse global markets, with significant ties in the Asia-Pacific, Japan and North America.

Gatehouse Hospitality’s group purpose is to leverage its collective industry intelligence and hospitality real estate expertise to provide exceptional service value and superior returns for its clients and partners.

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 45 brands and 850+ hotels in 100 countries.

Its award-winning loyalty programme—GHA DISCOVERY—provides 30 million members recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay. GHA DISCOVERY generated US$2.7 billion in revenue and 11 million room nights in 2024.

Through membership in GHA, brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning.

For more information, visit globalhotelalliance.com or ghadiscovery.com.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 8,600 properties and nearly 1.3 million rooms, in 139 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 218 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 

Hokkaido Global Co., Ltd. is the company behind the development of Kamui Resort, an emerging all-season mountain destination in the Asahikawa region of Hokkaido. Led by an experienced Japanese and international team, including renowned adventurer and Olympian Gota Miura, the company brings together expertise in resort development and operations, tourism, property, marketing and adventure experiences.

Hokkaido Global is developing a 30.7-hectare ski-in/ski-out resort village while growing year-round adventure tourism through Miura Snowsports and Miura Adventure. Our vision is to establish Kamui Resort as the gateway to Central and Northern Hokkaido, creating a world-class four-season destination built around adventure, nature, authentic Japanese experiences and the unique character of the region.

Founded in 2015, HotelKey serves seven large enterprise hotel chains, managing over 1.25 million live rooms and 18,000 hotels contracted globally. HotelKey’s enterprise-grade, unified cloud platform streamlines every aspect of hotel operations through its seamlessly integrated modules: Property Management (PMS), Central Reservations (CRS), Point of Sale (RetailKey POS), Payment Management (PaymentKey), Event Management (EventKey), and Activity Management (ActivityKey).

HotelKey also offers its solutions as single-point options, allowing properties to choose the specific tools they need. Designed specifically for hospitality, HotelKey provides a real-time, comprehensive view of property performance, guest behavior, and operational efficiency—all from one platform.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global leading hospitality company with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,200 open hotels in over 100 countries, and nearly 2,000 in the development pipeline.

Learn more: https://www.ihg.com

The IHG Owners Association is an independent, not-for-profit organization that represents the interests of over 5,000 owners and operators of more than 3,500 IHG Hotels & Resorts worldwide, ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to succeed in an evolving hospitality landscape. Our mission is to strengthen the returns on our members’ investments in their IHG hotels. From programs designed to help save on leading products and services to exclusive educational and networking opportunities, membership in the Association helps IHG hotels drive performance.

Learn more at www.owners.org.

Infor Hospitality is committed to enabling industry leaders to make smarter, data-driven decisions through our cloud-native technology platform. With a global presence spanning over 135 countries, we collaborate with partners to help them achieve strategic objectives, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

In a rapidly evolving hospitality landscape, our solutions empower clients to address today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities. Our comprehensive suite of scalable applications supports hotel brands across key operational areas, including:

• Property Management
• Revenue Management
• Sales & Event Management
• Analytics & Insights
• Financials & Budgeting

At Infor, we don’t just provide technology—we build lasting partnerships to ensure our clients thrive in a competitive and dynamic market.

Founded in Melbourne in 2013, Luxury Escapes has grown into a global travel platform with more than 15 million members across 27 markets and a team of 600+ people.

Luxury Escapes is more than a distribution channel. We work directly with partners to create curated, value-led packages that bring each property’s story to life, reach highly engaged travellers and generate incremental demand. By combining competitive rates with high-perceived-value inclusions such as dining, spa credits and room upgrades, our campaigns help drive bookings while protecting premium brand positioning.

Our global reach, compelling storytelling and partnership-led approach help hotels build awareness, acquire new customers and convert travel inspiration into measurable room nights.

Marriott International is the world’s largest travel company, offering unmatched choice for guests and driving unrivaled value for hotel owners. With our expansive portfolio of 30+ brands, dynamic sales and marketing platforms, and the world’s largest guest loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, we focus on driving long-term profitable partnerships with the hotel investment community. It’s never been easier for hotel owners to tap into the power of the world’s leading hospitality company, which now has almost 9,000 hotels in 140 countries.

In Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, Marriott International we operate a portfolio of 47 leading hotels and resorts, and there are more than 20 projects in our pipeline. Our development team looks forward to working with you to understand your investment goals, offer our expertise, and support your business objectives to achieve shared long-term success.

MICE TIMES ONLINE is a Japan-based business media platform specializing in the MICE industry. Operated by Izan Inc., it publishes original reporting, interviews, and industry news from Japan and overseas. Its coverage of hotels and accommodation facilities suited to MICE and business events has been particularly well received, highlighting their appeal from both event and guest perspectives. MICE TIMES ONLINE also provides content through its smartphone app and is actively working to introduce the MICE industry and career opportunities to the next generation through initiatives including MICE ZINE.