Bestbuy Maldives announced as Silver Sponsor of GM Forum 2025

Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in the country, has announced Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) as the Silver Sponsor of 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 BBM will be participating in the GM Forum, further underlining its ongoing commitment to supporting the Maldivian hospitality industry. The company has also been closely aligned with Hotelier Maldives’ key events, having served as the Title Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives Awards in both 2024 and 2025.

Commenting on the sponsorship, A.V.S. Subrahmanyam, Chief Operating Officer at BBM, said: “BBM is proud to continue its partnership with Hotelier Maldives through the GM Forum 2025. The forum provides a valuable platform for dialogue, exchange of ideas, and collaboration among leaders of the Maldivian hospitality industry. As a long-standing partner to resorts in the Maldives, we believe it is important to support initiatives that encourage innovation and contribute to the continued success of the tourism sector.”

Ali Naafiz, Editor of Hotelier Maldives, welcomed BBM’s continued support: “We are delighted to have Bestbuy Maldives on board once again as Silver Sponsor of the GM Forum. Their consistent involvement reflects the importance of fostering industry-wide collaboration and engagement. Partnerships such as this help us ensure that the GM Forum remains a vital platform for addressing challenges, sharing knowledge, and shaping the future of Maldivian hospitality.”

The GM Forum, now in its ninth edition, is the premier gathering of general managers and hospitality leaders in the Maldives. The 2025 forum will focus on the theme ‘Digitalisation and Expanding Experiences’, exploring how technology can be integrated into hospitality to create seamless, personalised guest journeys while preserving authentic Maldivian service.

The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions with industry experts, alongside valuable networking opportunities for senior executives across the sector.

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