Sponsors | AHICE Maldives

Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities

There are a wide variety of sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities available for AHICE Maldives 2026.

For more information, please contact:

HOTEL OWNERS & CHAINS

James Wilkinson, AHICE Group President: jwilkinson@intermedia.com.au

SUPPLIERS & ADVISERS

Emma Dixon, National Sales Manager: edixon@intermedia.com.au

View our 2025 sponsors below.

Accor

Accor is a world-leading hospitality group offering stays and experiences across more than 110 countries with over 5,700 hotels & resorts, 10,000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry’s most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing around 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as lifestyle with Ennismore. ALL Accor, the booking platform and loyalty program embodies the Accor promise during and beyond the hotel stay, gives its members access to unique experiences. Accor is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity, and inclusivity. Accor’s mission is reflected in the Group’s purpose: Pioneering the art of responsible hospitality, connecting cultures, with heartfelt care. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France. Included in the CAC 40 index, the Group is publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information, please visit group.accor.com.

BWH Hotels

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.

Candela Technology AB

Candela Technology AB Founded in Stockholm in 2014, 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.

FutureLog

Founded in 1999, FutureLog designs and develops digital procure-to-pay solutions for the hospitality and gastronomy industries, handling all aspects of procurement, inventory management, invoice processing and more.

Headquartered in Switzerland, with offices in Böblingen (Stuttgart), Paris, Bangkok, Singapore, Sydney and Dubai, we have 20+ years of experience in digitising and automating P2P processes, ensuring cloud-based accessibility and seamless connectivity.

With easy integrations to POS and ERP platforms, our unique, market-leading functionality is available via our desktop and mobile applications, making it easier than ever for our customers to work while on-the-go.

Hilton

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.

IHG Hotels & Resorts

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

With a family of 20 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 145 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms and 6,700 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,200 properties.

Learn more: https://www.ihg.com

IHG Owners Association

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

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.

JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has completed more transactions than any other hotels and hospitality real estate advisor over the last five years, totaling US$83 billion worldwide. The group’s 350-strong global team in over 20 countries also closed more than 7,350 advisory, valuation and asset management assignments. Our hotel valuation, brokerage, asset management and consultancy services have helped more hotel investors, owners and operators achieve high returns on their assets than any other real estate advisor in the world.

La Vie Hotels & Resorts

La Vie Hotels & Resorts is the leading, full-service independent hotel management company across the Asia-Pacific region. With headquarters based in Sydney, and team presence across Bangkok, Dubai and Singapore, our mission is to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences while maximizing returns for its owners.

Founded on the principles of professionalism, passion, and integrity, La Vie Hotels & Resorts has established itself as a trusted partner in the hospitality industry. The Company collaborates with world-class partners to leverage industry leading tools to elevate the standard of service to its owners, guests, and team members. Our company’s dedicated team combines extensive industry knowledge with innovative strategies to drive success for each property under its management.

La Vie Hotels & Resorts takes pride in its ability to leverage strong relationships with leading brands, securing competitive terms for its clients. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including hotel operations, sales and marketing, food and beverage, finance, human resources, and revenue management, tailored to meet the unique needs of each property.

With a commitment to excellence and a customer-centric approach, La Vie Hotels & Resorts continues to set new standards in the hotel management landscape, creating memorable experiences for guests while delivering superior results for property owners.

Luxury Escapes

Founded by award-winning entrepreneur Adam Schwab (who remains the CEO today), Luxury Escapes began as a small Melbourne start-up in 2013. It has rapidly expanded to become the leading destination for exclusive, unforgettable escapes with handpicked inclusions.Over 7 Million Global MembersAnd people are catching on. With 7 million global members and major offices in Australia, India, New Zealand, the US and the UK, Luxury Escapes is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing travel companies worldwide.Lux EvolutionOur customers are at the heart of everything we do, so we’re working hard to bring you the world’s best travel experiences as well as all the little things you need for an unforgettable (and stress-free) trip. Flights, travel insurance, car hire – we have you covered.

Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI)

The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization formed in 1982, for the purpose of developing tourism in the Maldives. More than four decades of MATI’s service has been provided to almost all the travel and tourism related issues which arise in Maldives.

A key function of MATI is coordinating with all mandatory government policy making bodies to align new laws, regulations and guidelines to Tourism Industry best practices.

Areas of Focus
Sustainable Tourism Development
Advocacy
Human Capital Development
Preservation and Promotion of Culture and Heritage
Community Engagement

Marriott International

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.

Nespresso Professional

Nespresso Professional is the coffee partner of choice for international luxury hotel chains and renowned fine dining chefs, due to the high coffee quality and consistency. In Singapore, more than half of Michelin-starred restaurants and more than 70% of 4- and 5-star hotels use Nespresso Professional coffee machines.

Through the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program – a sourcing system co-created with the Rainforest Alliance in 2003, Nespresso aims to deliver consistently high-quality coffee and provide an ecologically and socially better environment for farmers. In Singapore, Nespresso partners with hotels and restaurants to recycle used coffee capsules through a well-established capsule recycling programme. The used coffee grounds are turned into compost for local farms, and the aluminium casings are upcycled into everyday items like bicycle frames, coasters and pens.

For more information on how you can partner with Nespresso to elevate coffee experiences while driving sustainability goals for your hospitality business, visit www.nespresso.com/pro/sg/en/hotel-coffee-machines

OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group

OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group is synonymous with local culture and world-class hospitality in iconic beachfront destinations across Hawai‘i, Asia Pacific and the Indian Ocean. Each OUTRIGGER resort blends seamlessly with its unique locale, offering a compelling guest experience and distinctive sense of place. The privately held hospitality company invites guests to ‘Come Be Here’ with authentic Signature Experiences and the Outrigger DISCOVERY loyalty program – a member of the award-winning Global Hotel Alliance (GHA). Find out more at OUTRIGGER.com or @OUTRIGGERResorts on social media.

Shiji

Shiji is a multi-national technology company that provides software solutions and services for enterprise companies in the hospitality, food service, retail, and entertainment industries, ranging from hospitality technology platforms, hotel property management solutions, food and beverage and retail systems, payment gateways, data management, spa and activity management, online reputation management, online distribution and more. Founded in 1998 as a network solutions provider for hotels, Shiji today comprises over 5,000 employees in 80+ subsidiaries and brands in over 31 countries, serving more than 91,000 hotels, 200,000 restaurants, and 600,000 retail outlets. For more information visit shijigroup.com.

Radisson Hotel Group

Radisson Hotel Group is an international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with over 1,150 hotels in operation and under development. The Radisson family of brands portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art’otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and prizeotel brought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels.

Radisson Rewards is Radisson Hotel Group’s loyalty program and most streamlined program in the sector, members enjoy exceptional advantages and can access their benefits from day one across a wide range of hotels in EMEA and APAC.

STR

Founded in 1985, STR provides premium data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. STR was acquired in October 2019 as a division of CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the commercial and residential property markets.

The Lux Collective

The Lux Collective (“TLC”) is a Mauritian-born global luxury hotel operator and manages brands LUX*, SALT and SOCIO.

At the heart of its purpose, The Lux Collective makes each moment matter and cares about what matters. Putting people first is the core of its culture as well as staying true to the values of being passionate, responsible and innovative in all that it does. By providing eco-conscious stays through thoughtful and exquisite designs, the sustainability-driven Group creates experiences that make each moment matter for all guests. It is committed to operating in a considered and respectful manner that is mindful of future generations.

Growing the global presence, TLC manages 18 operating resorts in Mauritius, Maldives, Reunion Island, China and Tanzania, with 14 more hotels in its development pipeline in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Travel + Leisure Co.

Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) transformed the way families vacation with the introduction of the most dynamic points based vacation ownership program at Club Wyndham, and the first vacation exchange network, RCI. The company delivers more than six million vacations each year at 245+ vacation club resorts worldwide. Internationally, Travel + Leisure Co. oversees the development of Club Wyndham South Pacific, Club Wyndham Asia and Accor Vacation Club from its Asia Pacific headquarters in Australia and Singapore. Travel + Leisure Co. also serves as a preferred hotel management partner for multiple hotel and resort brands globally. Learn more at travelandleisureco.com.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Watson Farley & Williams LLP’s Hotels & Hospitality team delivers unrivalled strategic and commercial insight and leverages their long-standing relationships in the Hotels & Hospitality sector to assist clients to unlock unique opportunities. Our lawyers are recognised experts in the sector, and work with hotel owners, investors and developers, as well as leading international and regional branded hotel operators.

Wayfarer

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,100 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 852,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveller, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 24 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®.