HOTEC 2026, the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association’s premier trade exhibition, returns this week, on Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa in Wailoaloa, Nadi.
Today’s line-up of exhibitors features the New Caledonia Trade and Invest delegation, confirmed as HOTEC 2026’s Silver Sponsors.
Lycée Professionnel Commercial et Hôtelier Auguste Escoffier
Based in Nouméa, Lycée Professionnel Commercial et Hôtelier Auguste Escoffier is New Caledonia’s reference school for hospitality and catering, training future chefs, pastry cooks, bartenders, waiters and hotel managers.
Its programs combine practical learning with professional work placements, preparing graduates for industry demands. Hotel operators and training institutions can discuss professional exchanges, masterclasses in Fiji and internship opportunities, including 16-week placements for BTS students across the Asia-Pacific region.
These partnerships offer Fiji’s hospitality sector opportunities to strengthen professional skills and develop connections with emerging talent.
MALONGO
Through the Caféine group, MALONGO brings more than 20 years of coffee industry experience in New Caledonia, spanning local roasting, hospitality, corporate solutions, retail and six coffee shops. Operating under an official MALONGO roasting licence, the group maintains a commitment to Fair Trade.
Hotel operators and food and beverage teams can explore tailored coffee solutions for breakfast, restaurants, conference facilities and guest rooms, supported by barista training and on-site assistance.
The stand will also showcase MALONGO’s latest guest-room coffee machine, offering properties another option for delivering consistent coffee quality.
Les Cacaos du Pacifique (LCCP)
Les Cacaos du Pacifique is New Caledonia’s only chocolate manufacturer, combining 45 years of French chocolate-making expertise with South Pacific flavours.
Its tree-to-bar approach is supported by HACCP-based food safety practices, GMO-free production and B Corp certification. Pastry chefs, food and beverage managers and gourmet retailers can explore its premium chocolate range and regional provenance.
The company is also seeking Fijian cocoa for its Pacific origin range, creating potential opportunities for local cocoa producers. Hotels and resorts can discover distinctive chocolate products while exploring connections between Pacific-grown ingredients and regional manufacturing.
Ecobag
Ecobag is a Pacific-made paper and cardboard packaging manufacturer producing kraft bags, boxes, trays and pizza packaging.
Its range includes bread and croissant bags, sandwich and panini bags, fruit and vegetable bags, checkout bags and window packaging, available plain or custom-printed with a business’s branding.
Food and beverage managers, bakery operators, restaurant teams and caterers can explore options for takeaway meals, food service and retail presentation.
For hospitality businesses seeking practical packaging that maintains presentation and brand visibility, Ecobag offers a regional manufacturing option with products suited to a variety of everyday operational needs.
Laïta – Paysan Breton
Laïta – Paysan Breton brings the French dairy cooperative’s flagship brand to HOTEC, drawing on a heritage established in Brittany in 1969.
Its range includes butter, whipped cream cheese, crêpes, buttermilk, Emmental, Brie and crème fraîche, giving chefs, bakers and food and beverage teams a selection of ingredients for professional kitchens.
Distributed across the Pacific through import and wholesale channels, the products are accessible to businesses seeking ingredients for breakfast, baking, desserts and restaurant menus.
Fiji’s hotels, resorts and food service operators can explore French dairy products that add variety to everyday dining and specialised culinary offerings.
BCI – Banque Calédonienne d’Investissement
Established in 1988, BCI – Banque Calédonienne d’Investissement is New Caledonia’s leading banking institution and a subsidiary of the BRED Banque Populaire Group within the BPCE network.
Hotel owners, tourism operators and suppliers can discuss corporate banking, international trade finance, letters of credit, bank guarantees, foreign currency transfers and cross-border payments.
The bank also provides trade advisory and import and export support. For Fiji’s tourism businesses managing international procurement, investment and supplier relationships, BCI offers an opportunity to explore banking services and regional connections that support cross-border commercial activity.
Meubles du Pacifique
With more than 40 years of experience, Meubles du Pacifique specialises in bespoke woodwork, interior fit-outs and high-end furniture for hospitality and commercial projects.
Hotel general managers, architects and project teams can discuss customised solutions spanning doors, windows, staircases, wall and ceiling cladding, storage and made-to-measure furniture.
Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, the company works with clients from concept through to installation, prioritising quality, precision and functionality.
For hotels, resorts and restaurants planning developments, refurbishments or interior upgrades, Meubles du Pacifique offers tailored solutions that combine practical design with distinctive Pacific character.
Distillerie Les Grosses Gouttes
Founded in New Caledonia in 2018, Distillerie Les Grosses Gouttes is an artisanal distillery producing distinctive spirits inspired by the island’s natural environment.
Its recipes use water from a unique natural spring in a secluded New Caledonian valley, alongside carefully selected ingredients and traditional craft techniques.
Following three years of experimentation, the business has developed into a dedicated distillery creating spirits with individual flavour and character.
Bar managers, food and beverage teams and tourism operators can discover the range and discuss partnerships across hotel bars, restaurants and visitor experiences, bringing another distinctive Pacific product to the region’s hospitality sector.
