Registration at Clubhouse

Teams Briefing

AHICE CHARITY GOLF DAY at Denarau Golf and Racquet Club.
Golf will be in the format of 2 ball Ambrose teams, with a maximum of 48 players. The cost will be FJ$150 per person inclusive of green fees and golf club hire. The cost will go entirely to charity, courtesy of Tappoo. (Available for ticketed AHICE delegates only. Additional cost and registration required).
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NETWORKING: DE BEAUREPAIRE WINEMAKER DINNER at Tatavu Grill & Bar, Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, Denarau Island. (Available for ticketed AHICE delegates only. Additional cost and registration required).
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BUMP-IN: Exhibitors will be bumping in at Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa ahead of the Exhibition Showcase on Thursday

BUS TRANSFERS from Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa to Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa.

AHICE FIJI 2026 REGISTRATION, AFTERNOON TEA and coffee at Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa.

OFFICIAL WELCOME by Emcee NICKY STYRIS, AHICE Group President JAMES WILKINSON and a traditional welcome ceremony from the VOU DANCE GROUP.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Fiji Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Honorable VILIAME GAVOKA.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Officer, DR. PARESH PANT.

PANEL SESSION: NEW DEVELOPMENTS. Fiji and South Pacific developers talk about future opportunities and projects.
Hosted by:
• PETER HARPER, Managing Director – Head of Investment Sales Australasia, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group
Panelists:
• PIENAAR PISO, Hotel Developer and Founder, Vision Complete Earthworks
• STEVE HOWARD, Director, Vanua Ranch
• HELEN WATSON, Chief Financial Officer, Hind Management
• TAL MILFIRER, Director, Havannah Marina Project (Vanuatu)
• Speaker to be revealed

AVIATION Q&A: Fiji Airways Chief Revenue Officer, SHALEN NAIR, in conversation with AHICE Group President, JAMES WILKINSON.

PANEL SESSION: FRANCHISING: MARKET EXPECTATIONS. Franchising is again set to grow in Fiji in 2026 and beyond.
Hosted by:
• RUWANI WEERASINGHE, Director Asset Management and Acquisition, La Vie Hotels and Resorts
Panelists:
• DANESH BAMJI, Vice President Franchise, Pacific, Accor
• DANILO CURCURUTO, Director, Development – Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group
• SAM DAVIES, Director of Operations – Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts
• SHAUN ORMSBY, Vice President of Growth, 1834 Hotels

INVESTOR Q&A: Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa Owner, JAY SINGH, in conversation with AHICE Group President, JAMES WILKINSON.

PANEL SESSION: THE ART OF DESIGN & WELLNESS. Hot design, architecture, wellness trends, furniture, beauty and more.
Hosted by:
• GINNI POST, Director, GP Communications
Panelists:
• KATE IFOULD, Founder and Director, Furniture Partners
• MONIQUE ENOKA-DAVIDSON, Director, Space Studio
• RICHARD DALMAN, Managing Director, Dalman Architects
• VANESSA MEGAN, Founder & Formulator, Vanessa Megan Skincare

REGISTRATION, coffee and tea in the exhibition showcase.

WELCOME BACK to AHICE Fiji Islands by emcee NICKY STYRIS.

BREAKFAST MASTERCLASS: TECHNOLOGY – AI ESSENTIALS. A masterclass in AI you won’t want to miss, served up with breakfast from Sofitel.
Hosted by:
• DAVID THOMPSON, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, MyMA.AI
Panelists:
• ALISTAIR LAW, Partner, Anthony Harper
• DUNCAN WATERMAN, Director of Sales, Roomstay
• PRABESH GOUNDER, Business Solutions Manager, Tanoa Hotels Group

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PANEL SESSION: DEVELOPMENT: MIDSCALE BRANDS. Expectations for 2026 and beyond by leading executives.
Hosted by:
• RUWAN PEIRIS, Chief Executive Officer, THSA Hotel Advisors
Panelists:
• ANDREW BULLOCK, Executive Chairman, 1834 Hotels
• MATT HOLMES, Vice President of Development – South-East Asia and Pacific Rim, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
• HELEN WATSON, Chief Financial Officer, Hind Management
• SURESH SUBRAMANIAM, Head of Development, New Zealand and South Pacific, BWH Hotels

KEYNOTE: Investment Fiji CEO, KAMAL CHETTY, looks at the investment outlook for the Fiji Islands.

PANEL SESSION: TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SHOWCASE. What’s hot in technology, plus innovative solutions for 2026 and beyond.
Hosted by:
• BJÖRN ANTONSSON, Regional CEO – Asia-Pacific, Candela
Panelists:
• ALISTAIR ROBERTSON, Head of APAC Strategy Partnerships, Hospitality, Honeywell
• ANTHONY STEVENS, Regional Director Operations Hotels – AP and General Manager, ANZ, Shiji
• CHITRA RANDHAWA, Senior Regional Director of Sales, IDeaS Revenue Solutions
• CRAIG DENNINGTON, Director of Sales – Australia / New Zealand / Pacific, Agilysys
• ELOISE RANKIN, Head of Sales and Customer Success, Hub OS
• KUSHAL NAIDU, Director of Technical Services, Vingcard – ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Australia
• SHELLIA CHANG, Sales Director, ANZ & Pacific, Hospitality, Infor

NETWORKING: MORNING TEA & COFFEE in the exhibition showcase.
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PANEL SESSION: FIJI ISLANDS & SOUTH PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK. Expectations for 2026 and beyond by leading development executives.
Hosted by:
• DAMIEN LITTLE, Director, Hotel Planning & Development – Australia, Horwath HTL
Panelists:
• CAMERON BURKE, Director of Development – Australasia and Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts
• LINDSAY LEESER, Chief Development Officer Pacific & Head of Apartments and Leases, Accor
• MATT HOLMES, Vice President of Development – South-East Asia and Pacific Rim, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
• RICHARD CRAWFORD, Vice President – Hotel Development, Australia, NZ, and Pacific, Marriott International
• TUSHAR RANIGA, Regional Director, Development – Australasia, Hilton

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: BY THE NUMBERS. What to expect in 2026 and beyond by STR, a CoStar Group company’s Business Development Manager, Pacific, PAUL HAMMOND. 

PANEL SESSION: FIJI ISLANDS TOURISM OUTLOOK. Expectations for 2026 and beyond by leading executives.
Hosted by:
• LEIGH HOWARD, Chief Operating Officer, Tropica Island Resort
Panelists:
• BRAD RUTHERFORD, Chief Executive Officer, South Sea Cruises Group
• PAUL GORMAN, General Manager, Luxury Escapes 
• ROD MUNRO, Managing Director, BWH Hotels, Australasia
• VARA NATUILAGILAGI, Executive Manager Sales & Distribution, Fiji Airways
• Speaker to be revealed

HOTELIER Q&A: Marriott International Area General Manager – Fiji, JOHN DOUGLAS, in conversation with AHICE Group President, JAMES WILKINSON.

PANEL SESSION: FOOD & BEVERAGE. Key trends to expect in 2026 in Fiji and the South Pacific.
Hosted by:
• GINNI POST, Director, GP Communications
Panelists:
• ANAND PRAKASH RAVI, Director of Food and Beverage, Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa
• ATENDRA SHARMA, Export Manager, Vittoria Coffee
• MILOS POVOLNY, Consultant Relationship Specialist, UNOX Australia

NETWORKING LUNCH in the exhibition showcase.
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INVESTORS Q&A: Colliers National Director – Hotels, NICK THOMPSON, in conversation with CP Group Director of Assets – Fiji, SANJAY PRATAP.

ART OF THE DEAL: Discussing the deployment of the first Candela vessels in Fiji and the impact that will have.
Hosted by:
• BJÖRN ANTONSSON, Regional CEO Asia-Pacific, Candela
Panelists:
• MATTHEW LAMBART, Founder, Green Pacific Shipping
• TRUMAN BRADLEY, Founder, Sea Fiji

KEYNOTE Q&A: Opportunities for sports tourism in Fiji and the South pacific.  New Zealand cricketing legend, SCOTT STYRIS, in conversation with AHICE Group President, JAMES WILKINSON.

PANEL SESSION: UPSCALE, LUXURY AND COLLECTION BRANDS TO THE FORE. Expectations for 2026 and beyond by leading executives.
Hosted by:
• ADAM BURY, Executive Vice President, Investment Sales & Head of Debt Advisory Australasia,  JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group
Panelists:
• DAVID FRASER, Vice President Operations – Pacific, Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems, Accor
• LACHLAN HOSWELL, Managing Director, Business Unit Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group
• SIMON WHITE, Country Manager, EVT Hotels New Zealand & Pacific

INDUSTRY TALKS: IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director – Australasia and Pacific, MATTHEW TRIPOLONE, in conversation with AHICE Group President, JAMES WILKINSON.

NETWORKING: AFTERNOON TEA in the exhibition showcase.
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PANEL SESSION: THE OPERATORS’ OUTLOOK. Expectations for 2026 and beyond by leading Hoteliers.
Hosted by:
• ROBERT WILLIAMS, Head of Hotels & Hospitality Asia Pacific, Watson Farley & Williams
Panelists:
• CAREY OSBORNE, Cluster General Manager – Fiji, Hilton
• LACHLAN WALKER, Regional General Manager Fiji & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts
• LEE PEARCE, CEO, Raffe Group
• MAHESH MISTRY, Director of Finance, Radisson Blu Resort Fiji, Denarau Island
• ROB McINTYRE, Vice President Operations New Zealand and Fiji, Accor

INDUSTRY TALKS: Accor Hotels Chief Operating Officer PM&E – Pacific, ADRIAN WILLIAMS, in conversation with Yavu Collective CEO, VINCENT MACQUET.

CLOSING KEYNOTE: Fiji Assistant Minister for Commerce and Business Development, the Hon. SACHIDA NAND.

CLOSING REMARKS by emcee NICKY STYRIS.

NETWORKING: GALA POST-CONFERENCE RECEPTION at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa.
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NETWORKING: AHICE ‘After Dark’ at Club Wyndham Denarau Island, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.
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