Male’ Aerated Water Company continues partnership as Beverage Partner for GM Forum 2025

Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in the Maldives, has announced Male’ Aerated Water Company (MAWC) as the Beverage Partner for the General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, which will take place at Kurumba Maldives on 13 October 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year that MAWC has partnered with the forum, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the country’s premier hospitality gathering.

MAWC since its establishment in 1989 has been the leading producer and distributor of world-class beverages in the Maldives. As the sole authorised bottler and distributer of Coca-Cola brands in Maldives, the company represents a wide range of brands, ensuring reliable quality and supply for resorts, hotels, and retail markets nationwide. Significant investments in local manufacturing capabilities and hundreds of personnel employed across its varied operations reflect their pivotal contribution to both the local economy and the Maldivian community. Its enduring partnerships with the hospitality sector reflect its dedication to supporting the growth of Maldivian tourism.

The GM Forum is widely recognised as the most influential platform for resort general managers and key industry stakeholders in the Maldives. The 2025 edition will focus on the theme, ‘Digitalisation and Expanding Experiences’, exploring how technology can be seamlessly integrated with Maldivian hospitality to create memorable guest journeys.

Commenting on the continued partnership, Milind Derasari, Chief Operating Officer at Male’ Aerated Water Company, said: “We are delighted to once again join hands with Hotelier Maldives as the Beverage Partner for the GM Forum 2025. For us, this collaboration is more than sponsorship—it is a commitment to stand alongside the leaders of the Maldivian hospitality industry as they navigate new challenges and opportunities. The GM Forum provides a meaningful space for dialogue and innovation, and we are proud to contribute towards its success.”

Ali Naafiz, Editor of Hotelier Maldives, expressed his appreciation for MAWC’s long-standing support, stating: “We are honoured to welcome MAWC as our Beverage Partner for the fourth year in a row. Their continued collaboration reflects the trust and shared vision we hold in driving the Maldivian hospitality industry forward. The GM Forum thrives on strong partnerships like this, ensuring we can deliver an event that fosters dialogue, inspires progress, and strengthens connections among industry leaders.”

The GM Forum 2025 will bring together resort general managers, executives, government representatives, and international experts for a full day of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Building on the success of past editions, this year’s event promises to offer valuable insights into emerging trends, digital transformation, and the future of guest experiences in the Maldives.

Hotelier Maldives invites all resort general managers and senior executives to mark their calendars for 13 October 2025 at Kurumba Maldives for this event.

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