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2026 AHICE Fiji Program Overview<\/h4>\n

Please see the 2026 Asia-Pacific Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) Fiji Investment in Tourism Conference program overview below.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Tuesday 9 June 2026<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n
Denarau Golf and Racquet Club & Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, Denarau Island<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n
10:00am-4:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AHICE CHARITY GOLF DAY<\/span><\/b>\u00a0at Denarau Golf and Racquet Club.<\/span>
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. (<\/span>Available for ticketed AHICE delegates only. Additional cost and registration required<\/i>).<\/span>
Presented by
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6:30pm-9:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: DE BEAUREPAIRE WINEMAKER DINNER\u00a0<\/span><\/b>at Tatavu Grill & Bar, Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, Denarau Island. (<\/span>Available for ticketed AHICE delegates only. Additional cost and registration required<\/i>).<\/span>
Presented by
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Note: Program is subject to change<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Wednesday 10 June 2026<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n
Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
9:00am-3:00pm<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n\n

BUMP-IN:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0Exhibitors will be bumping in at Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa ahead of the Exhibition Showcase on Thursday<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:00pm<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n\n

BUS TRANSFERS<\/b>\u00a0from\u00a0Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa to\u00a0Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:15pm-3:00pm<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AHICE FIJI 2026 REGISTRATION<\/b>,<\/span>\u00a0AFTERNOON TEA\u00a0<\/span><\/b>and coffee at Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3:00pm-3:10pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

OFFICIAL WELCOME<\/b>\u00a0by Emcee\u00a0<\/span>NICKY STYRIS<\/b>, AHICE Group President\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>, Investment Fiji Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0<\/span>KAMAL CHETTY<\/b>, and a traditional welcome ceremony from the\u00a0<\/span>VOU DANCE GROUP<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3:10pm-3:25pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE ADDRESS<\/b>: Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0DR. PARESH PANT<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3:25pm-3:45pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE ADDRESS<\/b>:\u00a0<\/span>speaker to be revealed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3:45pm-4:10pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: NEW DEVELOPMENTS<\/b>. Fiji and South Pacific developers talk about future opportunities and projects.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>PETER HARPER<\/b>, Managing Director \u2013 Head of Investment Sales Australasia,\u00a0JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0PIENAAR PISO<\/b>, Hotel Developer and Founder, Vision Complete Earthworks
\u2022\u00a0STEVE HOWARD<\/b>,\u00a0Director, Vanua Ranch
\u2022\u00a0SUDESH JHUNJHNUWALA<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer, Sudima Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0TAL MILFIRER<\/b>,\u00a0owner, Havannah Marina Project (Vanuatu)<\/span>
\u2022 Speaker to be revealed<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:10pm-4:25pm<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

INDUSTRY Q&A:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>speakers to be revealed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:25pm-4:45pm<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: FRANCHISING<\/b>:\u00a0MARKET EXPECTATIONS<\/b>. Franchising is again set to grow in Fiji in 2026 and beyond.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RUWANI WEERASINGHE<\/b>,\u00a0Director Asset Management and Acquisition, La Vie Hotels and Resorts<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DANESH BAMJI<\/b>,\u00a0Vice President Franchise, Pacific, Accor
\u2022\u00a0DANILO CURCURUTO,\u00a0<\/b>Director, Development \u2013 Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group
<\/span>\u2022\u00a0SAM DAVIES<\/b>, Director of Operations – Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SHAUN ORMSBY<\/b>,\u00a0Vice President of Growth, 1834 Hotels<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:45pm-5:00pm<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

INVESTOR Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa Owner,\u00a0JAY SINGH<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:00pm-5:20pm<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION:\u00a0THE ART OF DESIGN & WELLNESS.<\/b>\u00a0Hot design, architecture, wellness trends, furniture, beauty and more.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0GINNI POST<\/b>,\u00a0Director, GP Communications<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0KATE IFOULD<\/b>,\u00a0Founder and Director, Furniture Partners<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0MONIQUE ENOKA-DAVIDSON<\/b>, Director, Space Studio
\u2022\u00a0RICHARD DALMAN<\/b>, Managing Director, Dalman Architects<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0VANESSA MEGAN<\/b>,\u00a0Founder & Formulator, Vanessa Megan Skincare<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:20pm-7:45pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
GALA NETWORKING EVENT<\/b>\u00a0&<\/b>\u00a0SITE TOURS<\/b>\u00a0at Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa. Kick off AHICE in style with our 2026 welcome event.
Presented by
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Note: Program is subject to change<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Thursday 11 June 2026<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n
Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8:00am-onwards<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

REGISTRATION<\/b>, coffee and tea in the exhibition showcase.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

8:40am-8:45am<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

WELCOME BACK<\/b>\u00a0to AHICE Fiji Islands by emcee\u00a0<\/span>NICKY STYRIS<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

8:45am-9:25am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

BREAKFAST MASTERCLASS: TECHNOLOGY \u2013 AI ESSENTIALS.<\/b>\u00a0A masterclass in AI you won\u2019t want to miss, served up with breakfast from Sofitel.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0DAVID THOMPSON<\/b>, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, MyMA.AI<\/span>
Panelists:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ALISTAIR LAW<\/b>,\u00a0Partner, Anthony Harper<\/span>
\u2022 Speakers to be revealed<\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by<\/span>
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9:25am-9:45am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION:<\/b>\u00a0DEVELOPMENT: MIDSCALE BRANDS. <\/b>Expectations for 2026 and beyond by leading executives.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RUWAN PEIRIS<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer, THSA Hotel Advisors<\/span>
Panelists:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ANDREW BULLOCK<\/b>,\u00a0Executive Chairman, 1834 Hotels<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0MATT HOLMES<\/b>,\u00a0Vice President of Development \u2013 South-East Asia and Pacific Rim, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SUDESH JHUNJHNUWALA<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer, Sudima Hotels<\/span>
\u2022 Speaker to be revealed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:45am-10:00am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE:<\/b>\u00a0Investment Fiji CEO,\u00a0KAMAL CHETTY<\/b>, looks at the investment outlook for the Fiji Islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:00am-10:35am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SHOWCASE.\u00a0<\/b>What\u2019s hot in technology, plus innovative solutions for 2026 and beyond.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0BJ\u00d6RN ANTONSSON<\/b>,\u00a0Regional CEO – Asia-Pacific, Candela<\/span>
<\/span>Panelists:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ALISTAIR ROBERTSON<\/b>,\u00a0Head of APAC Strategy Partnerships, Hospitality, Honeywell
\u2022\u00a0ANTHONY STEVENS<\/b>,\u00a0Regional Director Operations Hotels \u2013 AP and General Manager, ANZ, Shiji
\u2022\u00a0CHITRA RANDHAWA<\/b>,\u00a0Senior Regional Director of Sales, IDeaS Revenue Solutions<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CRAIG DENNINGTON,\u00a0<\/b>Director of Sales \u2013 Australia \/ New Zealand \/ Pacific, Agilysys
\u2022\u00a0ELOISE RANKIN<\/b>,\u00a0Head of Sales and Customer Success, Hub OS
\u2022\u00a0MICHAEL BENIKOS<\/b>,\u00a0Managing Director, ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Australia
\u2022\u00a0SHELLIA CHANG<\/b>, Sales Director, ANZ & Pacific, Hospitality, Infor<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0Dormakaba<\/b>\u00a0speaker to be revealed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:35am-11:05am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING:<\/b>\u00a0MORNING TEA & COFFEE<\/strong> in the exhibition showcase.<\/span>
Presented by<\/p>\n

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11:05am-11:30am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION:<\/b>\u00a0FIJI ISLANDS & SOUTH PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK<\/b>. Expectations for 2026 and beyond by leading development executives.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0DAMIEN LITTLE<\/b>, Director, Hotel Planning & Development \u2013 Australia, Horwath HTL
Panelists:<\/b>
\u2022\u00a0CAMERON BURKE<\/b>, Director of Development – Australasia and Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts
\u2022\u00a0LINDSAY LEESER<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Development Officer Pacific & Head of Apartments and Leases, Accor
\u2022\u00a0MATT HOLMES<\/b>,\u00a0Vice President of Development \u2013 South-East Asia and Pacific Rim, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0RICHARD CRAWFORD,<\/b>\u00a0Vice President – Hotel Development, Australia, NZ, and Pacific, Marriott International<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0TUSHAR RANIGA,\u00a0<\/b>Regional Director, Development \u2013 Australasia, Hilton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11:30am-11:45am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION<\/b>:\u00a0<\/span>BY THE NUMBERS<\/b>. What to expect in 2026 and beyond by STR Sales – Pacific,\u00a0<\/span>PAUL HAMMOND<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11:45am-12:10pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: FIJI ISLANDS TOURISM OUTLOOK<\/b>. Expectations for 2026 and beyond by leading executives.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>LEIGH HOWARD<\/b>,\u00a0Chief Operating Officer, Tropica Island Resort<\/span>
Panelists:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0BRAD RUTHERFORD,\u00a0<\/b>Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0<\/b>South Sea Cruises
\u2022\u00a0JASON ZVATORA<\/b>,\u00a0Vice President, Commercial Strategy and Performance \u2013 APAC, Outrigger Hospitality Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0PAUL GORMAN<\/b>,\u00a0General Manager, Luxury Escapes<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>speaker to be revealed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:10pm-12:25pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

HOTELIER Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Marriott International Area General Manager – Fiji,\u00a0<\/span>JOHN DOUGLAS<\/b>,\u00a0in conversation with AHICE Group President,\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:25pm-12:45pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: FOOD & BEVERAGE<\/b>. Key trends to expect in 2026 in Fiji and the South Pacific.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0WILLIAM DE BEAUREPAIRE<\/b>,\u00a0CEO & Vigneron, De Beaurepaire Wines<\/span>
Panelists:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ATENDRA SHARMA<\/b>,\u00a0Export Manager, Vittoria Coffee<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CLARENCE GOFF<\/b>,\u00a0B2B Head of HORECA, Nestl\u00e9 Nespresso SA<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0MILOS POVOLNY<\/b>,\u00a0Consultant Relationship Specialist, UNOX Australia<\/span>
\u2022 s<\/span>peaker to be revealed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:45pm-1:40pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING LUNCH<\/b>\u00a0in the exhibition showcase.<\/span>
Presented by<\/span>
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1:40pm-2:05pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: THE INVESTORS\u2019 OUTLOOK<\/b>. Expectations for 2026 and beyond by leading investors.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0NICK THOMPSON<\/b>,\u00a0National Director \u2013 Hotels, New Zealand, Colliers\u00a0<\/span>
Panelists:
<\/b>\u2022\u00a0ROB CECCONI<\/b>,\u00a0Owner and Managing Director, Tropica Island Resort
\u2022\u00a0SANJAY PRATAP<\/b>,\u00a0Director of Assets \u2013 Fiji, CP Group<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0<\/span>speakers to be revealed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:05pm-2:20pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

TOURISM Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0CANDELA Regional CEO Asia-Pacific,\u00a0BJ\u00d6RN ANTONSSON<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:20pm-2:35pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE:<\/b> to be revealed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:35pm-2:55pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: UPSCALE, LUXURY AND COLLECTION BRANDS TO THE FORE<\/b>. Expectations for 2026 and beyond by leading executives.<\/span>
Hosted by:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ADAM BURY<\/b>,\u00a0Executive Vice President, Investment Sales & Head of Debt Advisory Australasia,\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group<\/span>
<\/span>Panelists:<\/b><\/span>
\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<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0SIMON WHITE,<\/b>\u00a0General Manager Hotel Operations New Zealand, EVT
\u2022\u00a0TRISTAN COOPER<\/b>,\u00a0Director, Hotel Development – Australia, NZ & The Pacific, Marriott International<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:55pm-3:10pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

INDUSTRY TALKS:<\/b>\u00a0IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director \u2013 Australasia and Pacific,\u00a0MATTHEW TRIPOLONE<\/b>, in conversation with a\u00a0<\/span>speaker to be revealed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3:10pm-3:40pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: AFTERNOON TEA<\/b>\u00a0in the exhibition showcase.<\/span>
Presented by<\/span><\/p>\n

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3:40pm-4:05pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: THE OPERATORS\u2019 OUTLOOK<\/b>. Expectations for 2026 and beyond by leading Hoteliers.
Hosted by:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0ROBERT WILLIAMS<\/b>,\u00a0Head of Hotels & Hospitality Asia Pacific, Watson Farley & Williams
Panelists:<\/b><\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CAREY OSBORNE<\/b>,\u00a0Cluster General Manager \u2013 Fiji, Hilton<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0CHARLES HOMSY<\/b>,\u00a0General Manager, Radisson Blu Resort Fiji, Denarau Island<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0LACHLAN WALKER<\/b>,\u00a0Regional General Manager Fiji & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts
\u2022\u00a0LEE PEARCE<\/b>,\u00a0CEO, Raffe Group<\/span>
\u2022 ROB McINTYRE<\/b>,\u00a0Vice President Operations New Zealand and Fiji, Accor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:05pm-4:20pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

INDUSTRY TALKS:<\/b>\u00a0Accor Hotels Chief Operating Officer PM&E \u2013 Pacific,\u00a0ADRIAN WILLIAMS<\/b>, in conversation with a\u00a0speaker to be revealed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:20pm-4:35pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE Q&A:<\/b> Opportunities for sports tourism in Fiji and the South pacific. New Zealand cricketing legend, <\/span>SCOTT STYRIS<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President,\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:35pm-4:55pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

CLOSING KEYNOTE:<\/strong> to be revealed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:55pm-5:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

CLOSING REMARKS<\/b>\u00a0by emcee\u00a0<\/span>NICKY STYRIS.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:00pm-7:30pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING:<\/b>\u00a0GALA POST-CONFERENCE RECEPTION<\/strong> at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa.<\/span>
Presented by<\/span>
\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"\"<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

7:45pm-onwards<\/strong><\/td>\nNETWORKING:<\/b>\u00a0AHICE ‘After Dark’ at Club Wyndham Denarau Island, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.<\/span>
Presented by<\/span>
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Note: Program is subject to change<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

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View the 2025 AHICE Fiji Program Overview below.<\/h4>\n

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Tuesday, 24 June 2025<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
6:00pm-8:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: DE BEAUREPAIRE WINEMAKER DINNER.<\/b> AHICE Fiji 2025 will start with a unique Winemaker Dinner in partnership with De Beaurepaire Wines from Rylstone in New South Wales. Join De Beaurepaire vigneron and director and VIPs attending AHICE for a fun evening of great conversation, food and wine.<\/span>
Presented by<\/span>
\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

*The cost to attend will be FJ$150<\/b>\u00a0per person<\/b> and numbers are strictly limited so pre-registration is essential.<\/em><\/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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Tuesday, 24 June 2025<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
6:00pm-8:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Opt-in networking dinner (additional cost<\/i>)<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

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Wednesday, 25 June 2025<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
10:00am-4:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>AHICE FIJI CHARITY GOLF DAY AT DENARAU GOLF AND RACQUET CLUB.<\/b> Come and play in our first ever AHICE Charity Golf Game! The golf day will be in the format of two- or four-ball Ambrose teams, depending on numbers, with approximately 48 players.<\/span>
\nPresented by<\/span>
\n\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

*The cost will be FJ$150<\/b>\u00a0per person<\/b> inclusive of green fees and golf club hire. All funds raised will go entirely to charity, courtesy of Tappoo. Only 20 spots available, so book fast.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

6:00pm-8:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING EVENT AT SHERATON FIJI RESORT AND SPA<\/b>. Kick off AHICE in style with our 2025 welcome event.
\nPresented by
\n\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Wednesday, 25 June 2025<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
10:00am-4:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AHICE charity golf day<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

6:00pm-8:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Gala Networking Event<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

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Thursday, 26 June 2025<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
9:00am-9:15am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

OFFICIAL WELCOME<\/b>\u00a0by Emcee\u00a0NICKY STYRIS<\/b>, AHICE Group President\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>,\u00a0Investment Fiji Board Chair\u00a0JENNY SEETO<\/b>, and a traditional welcome ceremony from the\u00a0VOU DANCE GROUP<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:15am-9:25am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:<\/b>\u00a0Fiji Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Honorable\u00a0VILIAME GAVOKA<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:25am-9:30am<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE: FIJI TOURISM INDUSTRY OUTLOOK<\/b> by Tourism Fiji Executive Director of Regions, ROBERT THOMPSON.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:30am-9:45am<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE: THE SOUTH PACIFIC REAL ESTATE MARKET OUTLOOK\u00a0<\/span><\/b>by\u00a0<\/span>NICK THOMPSON<\/b>, Hotels and Hospitality Director, JLL New Zealand.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:45am-10:10am<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: THE HOTEL AND TOURISM INVESTMENT OUTLOOK.<\/strong>
\nHosted by:<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0NICK THOMPSON, <\/strong>Hotels and Hospitality Director, JLL New Zealand
\nPanelists:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 JOEL RADFORD<\/b>, Chief Development and Assets Officer, Richmond
\n\u2022 ROB CECCONI<\/b>, Owner and Managing Director, Tropica Island Resort
\n\u2022 PISO PIENAR<\/strong>, Owner, Pullman Hamilton
\n\u2022 SANJAY PRATAP<\/strong>, Director Assets – Fiji, CP Group\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:10am-10:20am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

HOTELIER Q&A:\u00a0<\/strong>Marriott International Vice President \u2013 Hotel Development, Australia, NZ, and Pacific, RICHARD CRAWFORD<\/strong>, in conversation with AHICE Group President JAMES WILKINSON.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:20am-10:35am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PRESENTATION:<\/b>\u00a0Australian Trade Commissioner for the Pacific and Timor-Leste,\u00a0TIM HOUGHTON<\/b>, will present on a consolidated infrastructure pipeline for Fiji.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:35am-11:00am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

POWER SESSION:\u00a0HOTEL TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR 2025 AND BEYOND.<\/strong>
\nHosted by:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 ANDREW CAMERON,\u00a0<\/strong>Founder and CEO Enzyme Consulting
\nPanelists:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 <\/strong>ANTHONY STEVENS<\/b>, Regional Director Operations – APAC and General Manager \u2013 ANZ, Shiji
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>CRAIG DENNINGTON<\/b>, Sales Director, Agilysys
\n\u2022\u00a0MICHAEL BENIKOS<\/b>, Managing Director, ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Australia
\n\u2022 SCOTT NODSLE,<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Managing Director \u2013 International EMEA & APAC, Encore Event Technologies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11:00am-11:15am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PRESENTATION:<\/b>\u00a0BY THE NUMBERS.<\/b>\u00a0We kick off AHICE 2025 with a \u2018by the numbers\u2019 market outlook for Fiji and the South Pacific, by\u00a0MATTHEW BURKE<\/b>, Regional Director \u2013 Asia Pacific, STR (video<\/i>).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11:15am-11:45am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING:\u00a0MORNING TEA<\/strong>
\nPresented by
\n\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11:45am-12:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

INVESTOR Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa Owner,\u00a0<\/span>JAY SINGH<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President,\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:00pm-12:25pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>THE ESSENTIAL SOUTH PACIFIC TOURISM OUTLOOK<\/b>.
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>GINNI POST<\/b>, Founder, GP Communications<\/b>
\nPanelists:<\/b>
\n\u2022 KAMAL HAER<\/span>, <\/span><\/b>Chief Marketing and Sales Officer,\u00a0Fiji Airways
\n\u2022 LEIGH HOWARD<\/b>, Chief Operating Officer, Tropica Island Resort
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MARK KALOTAP<\/b>, Senior Business Development Officer, Vanuatu Department of Tourism
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>PAUL GORMAN<\/b>, General Manager, Luxury Escapes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:25pm-12:45pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AVIATION Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Fiji Airways Chief Marketing and Sales Officer,\u00a0KAMAL HAER<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:45pm-1:10pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

THE ESSENTIAL HOTEL OPERATORS OUTLOOK FOR 2025<\/b>.
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RUWAN PEIRIS<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, THSA \u2013 Hotel Advisors
\nPanelists:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>CAREY OSBORNE<\/b>, Cluster General Manager \u2013 Fiji, Hilton
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>LACHLAN HOSWELL<\/b>, Managing Director, Business Unit Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group
\n\u2022 LACHLAN WALKER<\/span><\/b>, Regional General Manager Fiji & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>LEE PEARCE<\/b>, CEO, Raffe Group
\n\u2022 Speakers to be announced<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1:10pm-1:20pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

HOTELIER Q&A:\u00a0<\/strong>IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director \u2013 Australasia and Pacific,\u00a0MATTHEW TRIPOLONE,\u00a0<\/strong>in conversation with HM Editor,\u00a0RUTH HOGAN.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1:20pm-2:20pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: LUNCH<\/strong>
\nPresented by
\n\"\"<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:20pm-2:45pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION:\u00a0FUTURE HOTEL AND TOURISM PROJECTS UPDATE.<\/strong>
\nHosted by:<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0KAMAL CHETTY, <\/strong>Chief Executive Officer, Investment Fiji
\nPanelists:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 <\/strong>BRETT FORER<\/b>, Vice President Development \u2013 Pacific, Accor
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>LAWRENCE ELLISON<\/b>, Lead Project Manager, Lautoka Foreshore Development
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>SIMON WHITE<\/b>, General Manager Hotel Operations New Zealand, EVT
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>STEVE HOWARD<\/b>, Developer, Vanua Ranch
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>VIJAY SHARMA<\/b>, Principal, Sharma Design Group<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:45pm-3:05pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE Q&A:<\/b>\u00a0Ambition and leadership on and off the field by\u00a0<\/span>SCOTT STYRIS<\/b>, New Zealand cricketing legend, in conversation with AHICE Group President,\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3:05pm-3:30pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION:\u00a0THE TOP HOTEL DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2025 AND BEYOND.<\/strong>
\nHosted by:<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0RUTH HOGAN, <\/strong>Editor, HM magazine
\nPanelists:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 <\/strong>JULIE OCKERBY,<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Principal Creative Director, Meli Studio
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>JULIET ASHWORTH<\/b>, Owner and Creative Director, CHADA
\n\u2022\u00a0SAMANTHA EADES<\/strong>, Co-Founder & Creative Director, Mitchell & Eades<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MONIQUE ENOKA-DAVIDSON<\/b>, Partner, Space Studio
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RICHARD DALMAN<\/b>, Managing Director, Dalman Architects and Interior Designers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3:30pm-4:05pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: AFTERNOON TEA<\/strong>
\nPresented by<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:05pm-4:30pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: HOTEL DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIJI ISLANDS.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>What to expect for 2025 and beyond for hotel sector growth across Fiji and the South Pacific.
\nHosted by:
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RODGER L. POWELL<\/b>, Managing Director, THSA
\nPanelists:
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>CAMERON BURKE<\/b>, Director of Development – Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>MATT HOLMES<\/b>, Vice President of Development – South East Asia & Pacific Rim, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>PETER HILL<\/b>, Director of Development \u2013 Hotels and Resorts, EVT
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>RICHARD CRAWFORD<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Vice President – Hotel Development, Australia, NZ, and Pacific, Marriott International
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>TUSHAR RANIGA<\/b>, Regional Director, Development \u2013 Australasia, Hilton<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:30pm-4:55pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: SUSTAINABILITY TO THE FOREFRONT.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Expectations for 2025 with sustainability and examples of best practice in the industry.
\nHosted by:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ANDREW CAMERON\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Founder and CEO Enzyme Consulting
\nPanelists:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>AMELIA PEREZ<\/b>, Manager, Development \u2013 Australasia, Hilton
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>LES MORGAN<\/b>, Chief Operating Officer, Sudima Hotels<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>LOU RANDAZZO<\/b>, Operations and Business Process Manager, Australian Bedding Stewardship Council (ABSC)
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>WILLIAM DE BEAUREPAIRE<\/b>, Director and Vigneron, De Beaurepaire Wines<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:55pm-5:20pm<\/b><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: WHITE LABEL\u2019S GROWTH HEADS TO FIJI.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Third party management companies are all seeing increased demand as the platform continues to grow and this session will uncover how, why and where.
\nHosted by:
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ROBERT WILLIAMS<\/b>, Head of Hotels & Hospitality Asia Pacific, Watson Farley & Williams
\nPanelists:
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>ANDREW BULLOCK<\/b>, Chief Executive Officer, 1834 Hotels<\/span>
\n\u2022<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>MARCUS HANNA<\/b>, Chief Operating Officer, La Vie Hotels
\n\u2022 GRANT ALCHIN<\/strong>, Chief Operating Officer, Trilogy Hotels<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>THOMAS JOHN<\/b>, Vice President Strategy and Development, Panache Hotel Group
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>TRISTAN COOPER<\/b>, Director, Hotel Development – Australia, NZ & The Pacific, Marriott International<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:20pm<\/strong><\/td>\nWRAP-UP<\/b>\u00a0by Emcee\u00a0NICKY STYRIS<\/b>\u00a0and AHICE Group President\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:20pm-7:30pm<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>GALA RECEPTION AT SOFITEL FIJI RESORT AND SPA.<\/b>
\nPresented by
\n\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

7:45pm-late<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING:<\/b> ‘AFTER DARK’<\/strong>\u00a0NETWORKING BAR <\/b>at Club Wyndham Denarau Island, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.
\nPresented by
\n\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Thursday, 26 June 2025<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
9:00am-5:30pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AHICE Conference sessions at\u00a0Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:00pm-7:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Gala Networking Event at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

7:00pm-onwards<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AHICE Closing Party at\u00a0Club Wyndham Denarau Island<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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View the 2024 program overview below.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Wednesday, 3 July 2024<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
4:00pm-5:45pm<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING EVENT AND SITE TOURS<\/b>\u00a0of the new\u00a0<\/span>CROWNE PLAZA FIJI NADI BAY RESORT AND SPA<\/b> presented by IHG, Tappoo, De Beaurepaire wines<\/span><\/p>\n

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

6:00pm-8:00pm<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING EVENT<\/b>\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span>SHERATON FIJI RESORT AND SPA<\/b> presented by Marriott International, Tappoo, De Beaurepaire wines<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\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, 4 July 2024<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8:45am-9:05am<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

OFFICIAL WELCOME<\/strong> by Emcee\u00a0NICKY STYRIS<\/b>, AHICE Group President\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>, Tourism Fiji CEO\u00a0BRENT HILL<\/b>\u00a0and a traditional welcome ceremony from the\u00a0VOU DANCE GROUP<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:05am-9:25am<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE ADDRESS<\/b>: Fiji Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Honorable\u00a0VILIAME GAVOKA<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:25am-9:45am<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\n

OUTLOOK: WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIJI ISLANDS<\/b>\u00a0in 2024 and beyond by STR Regional Director\u00a0MATTHEW BURKE.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:45am-10:00am<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\n

HOTELIER Q&A<\/strong>: Accor Chief Operating Officer PME \u2013 Pacific,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>ADRIAN WILLIAMS<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:00am-10:25am<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0THE ESSENTIAL AVIATION & TOURISM OUTLOOK FOR 2024.<\/b><\/span>
Moderated by:\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON,\u00a0<\/b>Group President – AHICE<\/span><\/p>\n

Panelists:<\/span>
–JAMES PRIDGEON<\/b><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Senior Manager Tourism and Customer Operations<\/span>, Fiji Airways<\/span>
–BRAD RUTHERFORD<\/b>, CEO, South Sea Cruises
–PAUL GORMAN<\/b>, General Manager, Luxury Escapes
–ROBERT THOMPSON<\/b>, Executive Director of Regions, Tourism Fiji<\/span>
–TIM SWAN<\/b>, General Manager – Global Sales, Air New Zealand<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:25am-10:50am<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: THE ESSENTIAL HOTEL OPERATORS OUTLOOK FOR 2024.<\/span><\/b>
Moderated by: NICK THOMPSON<\/strong>, Hotels and Hospitality Director, JLL New Zealand<\/p>\n

Panelists:<\/span>
–CAREY OSBORNE<\/b>, Cluster General Manager \u2013 Fiji, Hilton
–JEFF WAGONER<\/b>, President & CEO, Outrigger Hospitality Group
–LEE PEARCE<\/b>, CEO, Raffe Group<\/span>
–RUWAN PEIRIS<\/strong>, Director, THSA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:50am-11:00am<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE: FIJI TOURISM INDUSTRY OUTLOOK\u00a0<\/span><\/b>by Tourism Fiji CEO\u00a0<\/span>BRENT HILL.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11:00am-11:30am<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>MORNING TEA<\/b>\u00a0presented by\u00a0<\/span>Investment Fiji<\/b><\/p>\n

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11:30am-11:40am<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

HOTELIER Q&A:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Marriott International<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Vice President – Hotel Development, Australia, NZ, and Pacific,\u00a0<\/span>RICHARD CRAWFORD<\/b>, in conversation with AHICE Group President<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11:40am-12:05pm<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: THE EASE OF DOING BUSINESS IN FIJI.<\/b>
Moderated by: BRENT HILL<\/b>, CEO, Tourism Fiji<\/b><\/p>\n

Panelists:
–CRAIG STRONG<\/strong>, Chief Investments Officer, BSP
–KAMAL CHETTY<\/b>, CEO \u2013 Investment Fiji
–TUSHAR RANIGA<\/b>, Regional Director \u2013 Development, Australasia, Hilton
–UDIT SINGH<\/strong>, CEO, FRCS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:05pm-12:30pm<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: HOTEL AND TOURISM INVESTORS OUTLOOK.<\/span><\/b>
Presented by PPDS.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"
Moderated by:\u00a0ROBERT WILLIAMS<\/b>, Head of Hotels & Hospitality Asia Pacific, Watson Farley & Williams<\/p>\n

Panelists:<\/span>
–BOB LOWRES<\/b>, Owner, Radisson Blu Naisoso
–JAY SINGH<\/b>, Owner, Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa
–NAIBUKA SUANE<\/b>, Chief Investment Officer, Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF)
–SANJAY PRATAP<\/b>, Director of Assets \u2013 Fiji, CP Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:30pm-12:45pm<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE: THE ASIA PACIFIC REAL ESTATE MARKET OUTLOOK<\/b>\u00a0by\u00a0<\/span>NICK THOMPSON<\/b>, Hotels and Hospitality Director, JLL New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:45pm-12:55pm<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

HOTELIER Q&A:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0IHG Hotels & Resorts Portfolio General Manager \u2013 FNPF Owned Hotels,\u00a0LACHLAN WALKER,\u00a0<\/b>in conversation with AHICE Group President,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:55pm-1:55pm<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: LUNCH <\/b>presented by Fiji Airways<\/b><\/p>\n

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

1:55pm-2:20pm<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: FOOD AND BEVERAGE OUTLOOK AND TRENDS FOR 2024 AND BEYOND.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>
Moderated by:\u00a0ALISON HULM<\/b>, Director\u00a0\u2011<\/span>\u00a0Development, Australasia, Langham Hospitality Group<\/span><\/p>\n

Panelists:<\/span>
–ANDREW CAMERON<\/b>, Founder and CEO, Enzyme Consulting
–DANIEL ALTSHULER<\/b>, General Manager\/Licensee, Helm Bar & Bistro and Cockle Bay Yacht Club
–WILLIAM DE BEAUREPAIRE<\/b>, Director, De Beaurepaire Wines<\/span>
-Speaker to be announced<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:20pm-2:40pm<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

AVIATION Q&A:<\/b> Fiji Airways\u2019\u00a0Senior Manager Tourism and Customer Operations,\u00a0JAMES PRIDGEON,\u00a0<\/b>in conversation with AHICE Group President\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:40pm-3:05pm<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: FUTURE HOTEL AND TOURISM PROJECTS UPDATE.<\/span><\/b>
Moderated by:\u00a0KATHERINE CAMERON<\/b>, Project Director, EDG Interior Architecture + Design (Singapore)<\/p>\n

Panelists:<\/span>
–LEIGH HOWARD<\/b>, Chief Operations Officer, Tourism Fiji<\/span>
–MELVIN CHAND<\/strong>, General Counsel, Head of Real Estate Sales & Hotel Development, Nawi Island
–SHAUN PARSONS<\/b>, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa
–SIMON WHITE<\/b>, General Manager Hotel Operations New Zealand, EVT<\/span>
–VINCENT MACQUET<\/b>, General Manager, Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3:05pm-3:40pm<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: AFTERNOON TEA\u00a0<\/span><\/b>presented by<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Tourism Fiji<\/b><\/p>\n

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

3:40pm-4:10pm<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

PANEL SESSION: HOTEL DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK: WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIJI ISLANDS.<\/span><\/b>
Presented by BSP.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"
Moderated by:\u00a0RODGER L. POWELL,<\/b>\u00a0Managing Director, THSA<\/p>\n

Panelists:
-CAMERON BURKE<\/span><\/b>, Director of Development – Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/b><\/span>
–LACHLAN HOSWELL<\/b>, Managing Director, Business Unit Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group
–LINDSAY LEESER<\/b>, Chief Development Officer Pacific & Head of Apartments and Leases, Accor
-TRISTAN COOPER<\/span><\/b>, Director, Hotel Development – Australia, NZ & The Pacific, Marriott International<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:10pm-4:35pm<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE: ESSENTIAL SUSTAINABILITY \u2013 THE KEYS TO SUCCESS IN 2024 AND BEYOND\u00a0<\/b>by\u00a0ANDREW CAMERON<\/b>, Founder and CEO, Enzyme Consulting (Singapore).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:35pm-4:50pm<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

HOTELIER Q&A:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Outrigger Hospitality Group President & CEO,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>JEFF WAGONER<\/b>, in conversation with<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>AHICE Group President\u00a0<\/span>JAMES WILKINSON.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:00pm-5:20pm<\/b><\/td>\n\n

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:\u00a0<\/b>Fiji Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications, the Honorable\u00a0MANOA KAMIKAMICA<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:20pm<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

WRAP-UP<\/b>\u00a0by emcee\u00a0<\/span>NICKY STYRIS<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>AHICE Group President,\u00a0JAMES WILKINSON<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0Tourism Fiji CEO\u00a0BRENT HILL<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:20pm-7:15pm<\/b><\/td>\n\n

NETWORKING: GALA RECEPTION<\/span><\/b>\u00a0at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa\u00a0presented by Accor and Tappoo<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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

7:30pm-onwards<\/b><\/td>\n\n

CLOSING PARTY: COCKTAILS, DRINKS AND DESSERTS<\/strong> at Club Wyndham Denarau Island, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, presented by Travel + Leisure<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

HOTEL CHAINS, BRANDS, OWNERS & ADVISERS<\/span><\/h5>\n

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

HOTEL SUPPLIERS<\/span><\/h5>\n

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

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