Souvenir Marine continues as Transport Partner for GM Forum 2025

Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in Maldives, has announced Souvenir Marine as the Transport Partner for the upcoming General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, which will take place at Kurumba Maldives on 13 October 2025. This marks the third consecutive year that Souvenir Marine will serve as the Transport Partner for the forum, further strengthening its longstanding association with the country’s leading hospitality gatherings. Souvenir Marine was also the Transport Partner for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2024.

Now in its ninth edition since its launch in 2016, the GM Forum is the premier gathering of general managers and senior hospitality executives in the Maldives. The 2025 event will be held under the theme ‘Digitalisation and Expanding Experiences’, addressing the industry’s ongoing transformation through technology while ensuring the preservation of authentic Maldivian hospitality.

Commenting on the continued partnership, Amjad Ismail, Managing Director of Souvenir Marine, said: “Souvenir Marine is honoured to continue our role as the Transport Partner for the GM Forum 2025. For us, this partnership represents more than just providing transport—it is about supporting the Maldivian hospitality industry by ensuring safe, reliable, and seamless travel experiences for delegates. We look forward to contributing to the success of the forum once again.”

Ali Naafiz, Editor of Hotelier Maldives, added: “We are delighted to welcome Souvenir Marine back as the Transport Partner for the third consecutive year. Their consistent support underscores their commitment to the Maldivian hospitality sector. The GM Forum brings together the industry’s most influential leaders, and having trusted partners like Souvenir Marine ensures the smooth running of this important event.”

Established in 1994 as a small tourist gift shop in Malé, Souvenir Marine has evolved over the years into a powerhouse of high-speed sea transportation services. With the expansion of its tourist gift shops in 2004, the company seamlessly transitioned into providing top-notch speedboat transportation services. Today, with an impressive fleet of 40 speedboats, Souvenir Marine efficiently transfers a substantial number of tourists, primarily from Velana International Airport and various domestic airports across the Maldives, to resorts while upholding the highest standards of quality and service.

The GM Forum has established itself as the most influential platform for hospitality leaders in the Maldives, featuring keynote addresses, expert panels, and high-level discussions on pressing industry issues. In addition to Souvenir Marine, this year’s confirmed partners and sponsors 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

The GM Forum 2025 will once again bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to exchange insights and strategies that will shape the future of Maldivian hospitality.