The third annual AHICE Fiji Islands Funding in Tourism Convention is underway in Nadi as we speak (June 10) with a report crowd of over 400 individuals in attendance for the main lodging business occasion within the South Pacific.
Forward of the convention periods beginning as we speak at Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa, delegates took half in a charity golf sport, sponsored by Luxurious Escapes and Tappoo, at Denarau Golf and Racquet Membership yesterday, the place over FJ$2400 was raised for Nadi-based youngsters’s orphanage, Treasure Home Fiji.
Following the sport, a winemaker dinner was held on the sand at Sheraton Fiji Golf & Seaside Resort, Denarau Island, the place visitors loved Fijian delicacies and matching drinks from DeBeaurepaire Wines from Australia.
At Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa as we speak, the Honorable Viliame Gavoka, Fiji Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, was in the home to steer off the convention with a preferred welcome tackle.
“There’s a motive Fiji convenes this summit every year,” Gavoka stated to a spherical of applause.
“As maybe the one sector with a devoted annual funding summit, we achieve this out of real dedication.
“Dedication to an business that has demonstrated, repeatedly, its’ exceptional resilience and potential.”
Gavoka stated the Fiji Coalition Authorities “believes in tourism”.
“We imagine in what it contributes to our individuals, our communities, and our financial system. And we imagine that the funding alternatives this sector presents are rising,” he stated.
“Right this moment, I’m not right here to inform you how lovely Fiji is or how a lot return on funding you may make. You already know that, and you’ve got your numbers.”
Tourism Fiji Chief Government Officer, Dr Paresh Pant additionally addressed AHICE Fiji 2026 delegates this afternoon, saying the nation recorded 986,373 customer arrivals in 2025, with a median keep of 9.5 nights.
Impressively, the yr ending 2025 recorded a median ADR of FJ$601, with occupancy charges at 76%.
Different highlights of the primary day’s program included Q&A periods with Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa proprietor Jay Singh and Fiji Airways Chief Income Officer, Shalen Nair, alongside panels on franchising, new developments, design and wellness.
Day one then wrapped up with a gala networking occasion on the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa, sponsored by IHG Resorts and Resorts and Tappoo.
Tomorrow (June 11) at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, delegates will likely be handled to a brand new must-attend Know-how Breakfast Masterclass specializing in AI necessities and extra.
All through the day, delegates can count on keynote displays, insightful Q&As, in-depth market evaluation, and topical panel periods that includes a few of the South Pacific’s main resort homeowners, buyers, operators, executives, advisors and suppliers.
The convention contains an intensive Exhibition Showcase, the place a big selection of suppliers are that includes the newest in hospitality companies and merchandise.
The occasion closes with a Gala Networking Reception on the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, that includes leisure and culinary delights, introduced by Accor, Tappoo, De Beaurepaire Wines and Dilmah.
However the festivities don’t finish there, with extra networking alternatives at an AHICE After Darkish at Membership Wyndham Denarau Island.
AHICE Fiji is hosted by HM and Wayfarer magazines, co-hosted by Tourism Fiji and Funding Fiji, and has over 50 sponsors together with Principal Companions Accor, Candela, IHG Resorts and Resorts, Marriott Worldwide, Tappoo and Journey + Leisure Co.
