Manta Air announced as Aviation Partner for GM Forum 2025
Hotelier Maldives has announced Manta Air as the Aviation Partner for the upcoming General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, which will take place at Kurumba Maldives on 13 October 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Manta Air will be supporting the GM Forum, reinforcing its commitment to the Maldivian hospitality industry.
As the country’s only premium domestic airline, Manta Air continues to play a pivotal role in connecting travellers across the Maldives. Its partnership with the GM Forum reflects the company’s ongoing dedication to strengthening collaboration and fostering innovation within the tourism sector.
Commenting on the partnership, Ahmed Maumoon, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Manta Air, said: “We are proud to continue our partnership with Hotelier Maldives as the Aviation Partner of the GM Forum 2025. This forum has become one of the most important platforms for hospitality leaders in the Maldives, and we are pleased to support an event that drives meaningful dialogue and collaboration in our industry. At Manta Air, we believe in delivering experiences that set new standards, and this aligns closely with the forum’s mission to redefine and enhance hospitality in the Maldives.”
Ali Naafiz, Editor of Hotelier Maldives, added: “We are delighted to welcome Manta Air once again as the Aviation Partner of the GM Forum. Their continued support underscores the vital role of aviation in the Maldives’ tourism ecosystem. The GM Forum serves as a unique platform for leaders to engage with the key issues shaping the industry, and the involvement of partners such as Manta Air helps make this possible.”
The GM Forum 2025 will focus on the theme ‘Digitalisation and Expanding Experiences’, addressing how technology can be integrated with authentic Maldivian hospitality to elevate the guest journey. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s forum will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to equip general managers and industry stakeholders with strategies to navigate the evolving tourism landscape.
Hotelier Maldives invites general managers and hospitality executives to mark their calendars for 13 October 2025, for what promises to be an essential gathering for the future of the Maldivian hospitality industry.
Partners and sponsors of GM Forum 2025 include:
- Dhiraagu – Platinum Partner
- Bank of Maldives – Banking Partner
- Dhivehi Insurance – Gold Sponsor
- Maldives Airports Company Limited – Silver Sponsor
- Villa Hakatha – Silver Sponsor
- Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) – Silver Sponsor
- Manta Air – Aviation Partner
- Male’ Aerated Water Company – Beverage Partner
- Atmosphere Wellness – Wellness Partner
- Alia Investments – Associate Sponsor
- Uniforms Unlimited – Associate Sponsor
- Hotels and Resorts Investment Maldives (HARIM) – Associate Sponsor
- Souvenir Marine – Transport Partner
- Storm Events – Organising Partner
- Lightsout – Associate Partner
- Maldives TV – Media Partner
- Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA) – Sustainability Partner
- Supporting Partners – Navean Maldives, Maldives Insider and Blue n White
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