ALIA marks fourth year of support for Hotelier Maldives Awards and GM Forum
Hotelier Maldives has announced ALIA as an Associate Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 and GM Forum 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of partnership between the two brands across Hotelier Maldives’ flagship industry events.
ALIA has been a long-standing supporter of Hotelier Maldives’ event platform, having previously served as an Associate Sponsor of GM Forum in 2023, 2024 and 2025, as well as Hotelier Maldives Awards in 2024 and 2025. Its continued support for the 2026 editions reflects a shared commitment to recognising excellence, leadership and innovation within the Maldives’ hospitality industry.
The Hotelier Maldives Awards and GM Forum have become two of the publication’s key annual platforms, bringing together resort leaders, hospitality professionals and industry stakeholders for recognition, dialogue and collaboration. The Hotelier Maldives Awards celebrate the people behind the success of the country’s tourism sector, while GM Forum serves as a platform for senior hospitality executives to discuss key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 entered its public voting phase on 15 March 2026, with voting set to remain open for one month. The awards continue to recognise the contributions of resort-based hospitality professionals across the Maldives, celebrating both individual excellence and team performance. Winners will be revealed at the gala ceremony on 26 April 2026 at Kurumba Maldives.
Commenting on the partnership, Ali Naafiz, Editor of Hotelier Maldives, said: “We are pleased to welcome ALIA once again as an Associate Sponsor of Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 and GM Forum 2026. This is now the fourth year that ALIA has partnered with Hotelier Maldives events, and their continued support reflects the strength of our relationship and their commitment to the hospitality industry in the Maldives. As a company with a long history of serving key sectors of the economy, ALIA brings strong value to these platforms that celebrate and connect the people driving our tourism industry forward.”
Ahmed Saeed, General Manager of ALIA, said: “ALIA is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with Hotelier Maldives as an Associate Sponsor for the 2026 GM Forum and Hotelier Maldives Awards. Over the years, these events have evolved into vital platforms for celebrating excellence, sparking meaningful dialogue, and forging the partnerships that drive our tourism sector forward. Having supported the development of the Maldives’ hospitality and transport infrastructure for over six decades, we remain deeply committed to initiatives that champion professionalism and sustainable growth within the industry.”
ALIA is a cornerstone of commerce in the Maldives, with a history spanning more than half a century. The company serves as the sole distributor for a diverse portfolio of brands including Yamaha, Total Tools and Kohler, delivering a wide range of products and services to key sectors such as marine, hospitality and construction. ALIA is also known for its corporate partnership with Yamaha Motor Company of Japan, a relationship that has continued for over 50 years.
The Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 continues to recognise the contributions of resort-based hospitality professionals across the Maldives, highlighting both individual excellence and team performance. GM Forum 2026 will once again convene general managers and senior industry leaders for discussions on the future of tourism and hospitality in the country.
The growing list of partners confirmed for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 includes Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) as Title Partner, Dhiraagu as Platinum Partner, Storm Events as Organising Partner, Kurumba Maldives as Host Partner, Souvenir Marine as Transport Partner, and ALIA as Associate Sponsor.
Hotelier Maldives said more partners and sponsors for the two events will be announced soon.
