GM Forum ’21 Highlights: Panel Discussion – ‘Connectivity in the New Normal’
The first panel at the GM Forum 2021 discussed ‘Connectivity in the New Normal’. Moderated by Ibrahim Saleem Bandhu, panelists included Mohamed Mihad, MD, Island Aviation Services and Ahmed Maumoon, Deputy CEO, Manta Air. The panel highlighted the current issues and solutions for airport connectivity in the new normal, including domestic transportation to the south […]
British Airways Resumes Weekly Flights from Maldives to London
From 3rd October 2021, British Airways will operate four flights a week from Velana International Airport to London Heathrow. From 18th October 2021, the airline will increase operations to daily flights between the two airports. Moran Birger, British Airways’ head of sales for South Asia, Middle East and Africa said: “We can’t wait to welcome […]
GM Forum ’21 Highlights: Keynote Speech by Emilio Fortini
Emilio Fortini, general manager at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa and chairman of Marriott Business Council gave the second keynote speech at this year’s GM Forum, held on 23rd September at Paradise Island Resort, Maldives. Emilio talked about the various challenges of the pandemic and the positive recovery of Maldives. “It’s difficult for […]
GM Forum ’21 Highlights: Keynote Speech by Dr Abdulla Mausoom
The fifth edition of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum took place on 23rd September 2021 at Paradise Island Resort, Maldives. This year’s Forum saw the presence of over 90 delegates representing 50 hospitality brands. The first keynote speech was given by Minister of Tourism, Dr Abdulla Mausoom. In his speech, Minister highlighted Maldives being removed from […]
Industry Leaders Discuss Challenges at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2021
The fifth edition of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum has come to a successful close. Over 90 delegates representing 50 hospitality brands attended the forum held at Paradise Island Resort, Maldives on 23rd September 2021. This year’s GM Forum discussed topics on the themes of airline connectivity, human resources, data-driven storytelling and destination marketing trends. The […]
Over 30 General Managers and Corporate Hoteliers Confirm Participation at GM Forum ’21
At the close of registration, over 30 GMs and corporate hoteliers have confirmed participation at this year’s GM Forum scheduled for 23rd September 2021 at Paradise Island Resort, Male’ Atoll. The participating GMs represent over 50 brands from international hotel management companies and local operators. Launched in 2014, the fifth edition of the GM Forum was […]
Bestbuy Maldives Pvt Ltd, Silver Sponsor, GM Forum 2021
Bestbuy Maldives Pvt Ltd (BBM) has partnered with Hotelier Maldives as a Silver Sponsor of GM Forum 2021. BBM is a leading supplier of food, bakery, cooking ingredients and non-food offerings to resorts, HORECA, and the mainstream consumer market. The company is the choice distributor of some of the world’s leading brands such as Unilever, […]
Octopus Systems, Technology Partner, GM Forum 2021
Octopus Systems has partnered with Hotelier Maldives as the Technology Partner of GM Forum 2021. Octopus Systems is a Hospitality System Integrator based in Maldives with a sound focus on efficient networks and systems that are fully integrated and work seamlessly. Services provided by Octopus include system design and consultancy, Campus Ethernet, Secure Managed Wi-Fi, […]
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa Makes its Debut
The highly awaited 141-villa property by Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is now open in Lhaviyani Atoll. Le Méridien, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of thirty extraordinary brands, makes this debut with Singaporean developer Chiu Teng Enterprises. Situated on Thilamaafushi island, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa is a 35-minute seaplane journey north of Velana […]
Ooredoo Maldives, Platinum Sponsor, GM Forum 2021
Telecom giant, Ooredoo Maldives has partnered with Hotelier Maldives as a Platinum Sponsor of GM Forum 2021. This year’s GM Forum is scheduled for 23rd September 2021 at Paradise Island Resort, Maldives. It is the fifth edition of the Forum and a ‘must-attend’ event for general managers. The forum is an ideal platform for hotel […]
Tropical Fitness Pvt Ltd, Wellness Partner, GM Forum 2021
Tropical Fitness Pvt Ltd has partnered with Hotelier Maldives as the Wellness Partner of GM Forum 2021. Established in 2019, Tropical Fitness Pvt Ltd is among the Health and Wellness industry’s leading suppliers for premium and home fitness equipment. While Tropical Fitness is the official and authorized exclusive distributor of Italian premium brand Technogym for the Maldives […]
Euro Marketing Pvt Ltd, Platinum Sponsor, GM Forum 2021
Euro Marketing Pvt Ltd has partnered with Hotelier Maldives as a Platinum Sponsor of GM Forum 2021. For over two decades, Euro Marketing has been delivering daily merchantable non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to the tourism industry of Maldives and the local general trade. Euro Marketing is also the exclusive distributor in the Maldives for several […]
