Hotelier Maldives and Storm Events extend partnership to GM Forum 2025

Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in Maldives, has announced Storm Events, part of Think Associates, as the Organising Partner for the upcoming General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, which will take place at Kurumba Maldives on 13 October 2025.

This marks the second event where Storm Events partners with Hotelier Maldives, following their role as Organising Partner for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 held in June.

The GM Forum 2025 will be held under the theme ‘Digitalisation and Expanding Experiences’, addressing the evolving guest journey in the hospitality industry. The event is expected to bring together senior leaders and decision-makers from across the Maldivian tourism sector for keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

Ismail Maiz, Agency Director at Think Associates and Storm Events, expressed his organisation’s commitment to supporting industry initiatives: “We are proud to extend our collaboration with Hotelier Maldives as Organising Partner of the GM Forum 2025. At Storm Events, we believe in creating platforms that enable dialogue and collaboration across industries, and the GM Forum is one of the most important gatherings for the country’s hospitality sector. Following the success of the Hotelier Maldives Awards earlier this year, we look forward to working closely with Hotelier Maldives to deliver another impactful event.”

Ali Naafiz, Editor of Hotelier Maldives, added: “We are pleased to once again work with Storm Events as our Organising Partner. Their expertise in event management was instrumental in the success of the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, and we are confident that the GM Forum will benefit greatly from their professional support.”

Storm Events is the specialist event management arm of Think Associates, one of the Maldives’ leading full-service marketing and communications agencies. Established with the vision of delivering high-quality events that bring brands and industries closer to their audiences, Storm Events has developed a reputation for curating large-scale industry events and corporate functions.

Think Associates, the parent company, provides a comprehensive suite of services across advertising, branding, digital marketing, and strategic communications. Over the years, the agency has played a pivotal role in supporting businesses in the Maldives to build their brands and engage effectively with both domestic and international markets.

Since its inception, the GM Forum has become the Maldives’ most influential gathering for general managers and senior hospitality executives. Now in its ninth edition, the GM Forum addresses key challenges and opportunities shaping the tourism industry, while offering a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

The 2025 edition will build on this legacy by exploring the integration of digital technologies into the guest experience, as well as strategies for broadening the scope of Maldivian hospitality beyond traditional luxury offerings.

Hotelier Maldives invites all general managers and hospitality executives to mark their calendars for this essential industry event. Further details regarding the agenda, speakers, and partners will be announced in the coming weeks.

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