Dhivehi Insurance joins Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026 as Insurance Partner

Hotelier Maldives has announced Dhivehi Insurance as the Insurance Partner of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, marking the third year the company has partnered with the annual gathering of hospitality leaders.

The 10th edition of the GM Forum will be held on 5 October at CROSSROADS Maldives under the theme “Resilience and Reinvention: Talent, Technology & Transformation.” The forum will bring together resort general managers, owners, senior executives, government representatives and industry partners to discuss the operational and strategic issues shaping the future of tourism and hospitality in the Maldives.

Dhivehi Insurance’s participation in the 2026 edition continues a three-year relationship with the GM Forum, reflecting the company’s engagement with an industry where risk management, asset protection and business continuity remain important considerations for resort operators.

Operating across a geographically dispersed tourism sector, resorts face a range of risks associated with property, marine transportation, employees, operational assets and business continuity. Insurance therefore forms an important part of how hospitality businesses manage exposure and maintain resilience across their operations.

Ahmed Ameel, Managing Director of Dhivehi Insurance, said the company’s continued participation in the GM Forum provides an opportunity to remain closely engaged with the needs and priorities of the tourism industry.

“The hospitality sector operates in a complex environment where effective risk management is essential to protecting people, assets and business continuity. Our partnership with the GM Forum over the past three years has given us an opportunity to engage directly with resort leaders, understand the challenges they face and contribute to conversations around building more resilient businesses. We are pleased to continue that relationship as the Insurance Partner of GM Forum 2026,” he said.

Dhivehi Insurance provides a range of insurance solutions for individuals and businesses in the Maldives, including products relevant to hospitality operations, property, marine activities, employees and other commercial requirements.

The company’s continued involvement in the GM Forum comes as this year’s programme places a particular focus on organisational resilience. Under the theme “Resilience and Reinvention: Talent, Technology & Transformation,” discussions will examine how resort businesses can respond to changing operating conditions while strengthening their people, systems and organisational structures.

Ali Naafiz, Editor of Hotelier Maldives, said Dhivehi Insurance’s three-year association with the forum reflects the importance of bringing together both hospitality leaders and the businesses that support resort operations.

“Resilience is not only about responding to major disruptions; it is also about having the right systems, protections and partnerships in place to manage everyday operational risks. Dhivehi Insurance has supported the GM Forum for three years, and their continued participation adds an important perspective to the wider discussion around how resorts can protect their operations and plan for uncertainty. We are pleased to welcome them back as the Insurance Partner for the 2026 edition,” he added.

Established in 2016, the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum provides a dedicated platform for general managers and senior tourism stakeholders to exchange perspectives on issues affecting resort operations and the wider hospitality industry.

The 2026 edition marks 10 years since the forum was introduced and will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions and industry conversations focused on talent, technology, transformation and organisational resilience.

A range of companies supporting different areas of the tourism and hospitality industry have partnered with GM Forum 2026.

Dhiraagu is the Premier Sponsor, while STO Energy is the Platinum Sponsor. Bank of Maldives is the Banking Partner, Male’ Aerated Water Company is the Beverage Partner and Dhivehi Insurance is the Insurance Partner.

The Silver Sponsors are Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Villa Hakatha, Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) and Atoll Solar.

ALIA, Uniforms Unlimited, Maldives Insider and Blue N White are supporting the forum as Associate Sponsors.

Souvenir Marine is the Transport Partner, Manta Air is the Aviation Partner, and Storm Events is the Organising Partner.

Through these partnerships, GM Forum 2026 will bring together hospitality leaders and businesses serving the tourism sector for discussions on the operational challenges, emerging opportunities and longer-term priorities shaping the future of the Maldivian hospitality industry.