Asia’s main lodge buyers and operators are set to congregate at Pan Pacific Singapore subsequent month for the extremely anticipated return of the Asian Resort Trade Convention & Exhibition (AHICE).
Recognised all through Asia Pacific and past as ‘The Resort Occasion The place Offers Get Executed’, AHICE returns to South East Asia from February 24-26, 2025 with a bumper program full of over 150 insightful audio system, stellar networking occasions and lodge excursions.
Following a profitable debut occasion in 2024 which welcomed near 600 key trade figures, AHICE South East Asia guarantees to raised than ever, with assist from over 55 sponsors in 2025, together with Agilysys, Hilton, IHG, Marriott Worldwide, Pan Pacific Motels Group and Journey + Leisure Co. as Principal Companions.
Near 100 trade leaders will delve into and debate the large points in lodge funding, growth, asset administration, operations and way more in thought-provoking panel classes.
Key classes embody The South-East Asia Resort Growth Outlook; What Asset Managers Need: Expectations For 2025 And Past; The South-East Asia Funding Outlook; The Singapore Resort Market Outlook; ‘The Cash’ A Focus On Debt And Lending; and The South-East Asia Resort Operations Outlook.
Pan Pacific Motels Group Chief Govt Officer, Choe Peng Sum, IHG Motels and Resorts’ SVP & MD EAPAC, Rajit Sukumaran; and EVT Director of Motels and Resorts, Norman Arundel, will probably be among the many many notable hoteliers to take to the stage.
Inspiring keynote audio system
Wellness will probably be a key focus of this yr’s convention with an essential keynote by Pillar Wellbeing CEO and Co-Founder, Harry Jameson.
An award-winning professional with over 15 years’ expertise within the health and hospitality industries, Jameson is the brains behind wellness retreat programmes throughout prime manufacturers in luxurious hospitality together with 4 Seasons, Rosewood Motels and One and Solely.
As a wellness enterprise guide, his purchasers embody Twitter, Apple, and Nike, whereas his work as a efficiency coach is devoted to enhancing the lives and efficiency of the world’s highest attaining people – from world leaders to prime CEOs.
Trend can be dropped at the fore at this yr’s convention, with a keynote presentation by All Saints Founder, Stuart Trevor.
The multi-award-winning designer is launching into the world of resorts with ranges that remember his two important passions: having enjoyable and defending the planet.
At 28, he based All Saints, and lots of the garments that proceed to characteristic each week within the prime 10 bestseller listing of the high-street model right this moment, have been designed by Trevor himself over 20 years in the past.
Community with the trade’s key leaders
The 2025 occasion kicks off on Monday February 24 with networking drinks at Pan Pacific Singapore earlier than the convention begins on Tuesday February 25.
In addition to quite a few breaks all through the day, delegates can have ample alternative to converse over drinks with devoted night networking occasions providing the best in meals and beverage every night.
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2025 MC: Anita Kapoor
The 2025 occasion will probably be emceed by skilled media skilled, wellness inventive and two-time TEDx speaker Anita Kapoor.
All through her 20-plus yr multi-hyphenate profession, Kapoor has been immersed on the planet of media and communications, as a moderator, host, emcee, spokesperson, voiceover artist and podcaster.
A former journey tv host with exhibits throughout CNA and Discovery, and {a magazine} editor, the Singapore native is recognised for her highly effective presenting and storytelling talents.
AHICE world growth
The launch of AHICE in South East Asia follows the success of the Asia Pacific Resort Trade Convention and Exhibition held in Adelaide, South Australia throughout Could 2024 and attended by a report 1,500 delegates, making it the biggest lodging occasion in Asia Pacific area.
Along with Asia Pacific and South East Asia occasions, AHICE has expanded to a number of key worldwide markets together with america, Japan, the Maldives, Fiji Islands, United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Restricted ticket packages and early chicken tickets for AHICE South East Asia can be found till Wednesday February 5. E book your ticket now.