AHICE Aotearoa — Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition 2027
AHICE Aotearoa 2027
The Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) returns to Christchurch, New Zealand for its 2027 edition, hosted by HM Magazine (Travel Business Media) and co-hosted by Hotel Council Aotearoa. The organiser's official site confirms the next edition takes place on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 August 2027 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch.
Format
AHICE Aotearoa is a two-day conference and exhibition for the New Zealand and Pacific hotel sector, bringing together hotel owners, operators, investors, consultants and suppliers. The programme combines keynote addresses and panel sessions on hotel investment, operations, design and architecture with a supplier exhibition showcase, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, and networking functions. A companion INN Tech hotel technology summit runs alongside the main programme, with power sessions and a keynote on on-property technology and revenue management.
Track record
The 2026 instalment was the fifth Aotearoa edition, following events in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, and drew more than 600 delegates with over 130 speakers and 80 sponsors at Te Pae. The brand is owned and operated by Travel Business Media, publisher of HM magazine and the HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence.
Next edition
The 2027 edition is confirmed for 10-11 August 2027 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. Session times, ticketing and the detailed programme will be published by the organiser closer to the event date; the 2026 programme was a two-day schedule with an opening networking reception, a full conference day and an exhibition showcase.
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Venue Map and Hotels Around
Christchurch - Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Canterbury, New Zealand