The third annual AHICE Fiji Islands Funding in Tourism Convention has wrapped up in Nadi after three days of networking occasions, panel periods and evocative keynote speeches.
AHICE Fiji was held at Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa and Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa this week (June Sep 11) with a report crowd of over 420 in attendance on the South Pacific resort occasion the place offers get finished.
The largest information got here courtesy of Accor, due to a deal signed with Yavu Collective, a Fijian-owned funding and growth group, that may see three distinctive motels in Fiji be a part of Accor’s world community, marking a major milestone for the vacation spot and reinforcing the Group’s continued momentum throughout the Pacific.
Bringing collectively Sofitel, The Sebel and TRIBE, the signing, builds on a long-standing relationship between Accor and Yavu Collective, which started with the opening of Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa in 2005.
Forward of the convention periods 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.
At Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa, the Honorable Viliame Gavoka, Fiji Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, was in the home to guide off the convention with a preferred welcome handle.
“There’s a cause Fiji convenes this summit annually,” Gavoka stated to a spherical of applause. “As maybe the one sector with a devoted annual funding summit, we accomplish that out of real dedication.
“Dedication to an trade that has demonstrated, repeatedly, its’ outstanding resilience and potential.”
Tourism Fiji Chief Govt 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 12 months ending 2025 recorded a median ADR of FJ$601, with occupancy charges at 76%.
On day two at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, Fiji Assistant Minister for Commerce and Enterprise Improvement, the Hon. Sachida Nand, closed out the convention with a keynote speech telling delegates Fiji was firmly open for enterprise for world buyers.
AHICE Fiji Islands 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 Accommodations and Resorts, Marriott Worldwide, Tappoo and Journey + Leisure Co.
Keep tuned for the complete AHICE Fiji Day 3 wrap.
