Asia's leading hotel investors and operators are set to congregate at Pan Pacific Singapore next month for the highly anticipated return of the Asian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE).

Recognised throughout Asia Pacific and beyond as “The Hotel Event Where Deals Get Done”, AHICE returns to South East Asia from January 24-26 with a bumper program packed with over 100 insightful speakers and stellar networking opportunities.

Following a successful debut event in 2024 which welcomed over 500 key industry figures, AHICE South East Asia promises to better than ever, with support from Agilysys, Hilton, IHG, Marriott International, Pan Pacific Hotels Group and Travel + Leisure Co. as Principal Partners.

Industry experts will delve into and debate the big issues in hotel investment, development, asset management, operations and much more in thought-provoking panel sessions.

Key sessions include The South-East Asia Hotel Development Outlook; What Asset Managers Want: Expectations For 2025 And Beyond; The South-East Asia Investment Outlook; The Singapore Hotel Market Outlook; 'The Money' A Focus On Debt And Lending; and The South-East Asia Hotel Operations Outlook.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group Chief Executive Officer, Choe Peng Sum, IHG Hotels and Resorts' SVP & MD EAPAC, Rajit Sukumaran; and EVT Director of Hotels and Resorts, Norman Arundel, will be among the many notable hoteliers to take to the stage.

INSPIRING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Wellness will be a key focus of this year's conference with an important keynote by Pillar Wellbeing CEO and Co-Founder, Harry Jameson.

An award-winning expert with over 15 years' experience in the fitness and hospitality industries, Jameson is the brains behind wellness retreat programmes across top brands in luxury hospitality including Four Seasons, Rosewood Hotels and One and Only.

As a wellness business consultant, his clients include Twitter, Apple, and Nike, while his work as a performance coach is dedicated to improving the lives and performance of the world's highest achieving individuals – from world leaders to top CEOs.

Fashion is also brought to the fore at this year's conference, with a keynote presentation by All Saints Founder, Stuart Trevor.

The multi-award-winning fashion designer is launching into the world of hotels with ranges that celebrate his two main passions: having fun and protecting the planet.

At 28, he founded All Saints, and many of the clothes that continue to feature every week in the top 10 bestseller list of the high-street brand today, were designed by Trevor himself over 20 years ago.

NETWORK WITH THE INDUSTRY'S KEY LEADERS

The 2025 event kicks off on Monday February 24 with site tours of top Singapore hotels, including Artyzen Singapore and QT Singapore, before a gala networking event at Pan Pacific Singapore.

As well as numerous breaks throughout the day, delegates will have ample opportunity to converse over drinks with dedicated networking events offering the finest in food and beverage each evening.

To view the full program, click here. 

2025 MC: ANITA KAPOOR

The 2025 event will be emceed by experienced media professional, wellness creative and two-time TEDx speaker Anita Kapoor.

Throughout her 20+ year multi-hyphenate career, Kapoor has been immersed in the world of media and communications, as a moderator, host, emcee, spokesperson, voiceover artist and podcaster.

A former travel television host with shows across CNA and Discovery, and a magazine editor, the Singapore local is recognised for her powerful presenting and storytelling abilities. 

AHICE GLOBAL EXPANSION

The launch of AHICE in South East Asia follows the success of the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition held in Adelaide, South Australia during May 2024 and attended by a record 1,500 delegates, making it the largest accommodation event in Asia Pacific region.

In addition to Asia Pacific and South East Asia events, AHICE has expanded to several key international markets including Japan, the Maldives, Fiji Islands, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Hawaii.

Limited ticket packages and early bird tickets for AHICE South East Asia are available until 14 February. Book your ticket now.

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