The Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) is back in 2023 for an unmissable two-day event.
Taking place in Wellington, New Zealand on October 10-11, 2023, AHICE Aotearoa will provide a unique conference and networking opportunity for the hotels industry.
After a hugely successful launch in Auckland in 2022 that saw over 450 delegates in attendance, the 2023 event promises another stellar line-up of speakers from across New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Australia and globally.
Hosted by HM Magazine and Hotel Council Aotearoa, AHICE Aotearoa will be held at the new Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre.
“We are excited to announce the 2023 edition of AHICE Aotearoa will be held in Wellington, the first time a major hotel conference has taken place in the New Zealand capital,” said AHICE Convenor and Chair, James Wilkinson.
“At AHICE Aotearoa 2023, expect some evocative keynotes, world-class panels, data dumps, global speakers and all supported by New Zealand’s leading hotels, chains and suppliers.
“We’ll be announcing some fantastic speakers and for now, it’s time to book your ticket to Wellington.”
This year’s event will include an exhibition, allowing suppliers the opportunity to pitch to New Zealand’s largest hotels in one place.
Hotel Council Aotearoa (HCA) Strategic Director, James Doolan, said HCA is excited to see the return of this important industry event.
“AHICE Aotearoa is fast becoming the country’s “must-do” event for anyone connected with the Tourism industry,” he said.
“Wellington’s Takina Conference Centre is a superb venue as New Zealand’s premier hotel conference goes on the road for the first time. We’re expecting a strong contingent of trans-Tasman attendees, once again.”
With an election on the horizon, Doolan said Wellington is a fitting location for this year’s AHICE.
“It’s appropriate that AHICE Aotearoa 2023 is in Wellington,” he said.
“During an election year, conference attendees will be keen to hear what each political party has planned for Tourism, an industry that once contributed 9% of New Zealand’s GDP.”
The launch of AHICE Aotearoa follows the continued success of the Asia Pacific event, which was held in Adelaide in May 2023 and attended by a record 1,400 delegates, making it the largest accommodation event in the APAC region.