GM Forum 2018 Highlights: Global Travel Trends by Graeme D’Arcy Ryan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Booking.com is one of the biggest travel sites today, and the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018 saw a presentation by Graeme D’Arcy Ryan, Area Manager of Hotels for Booking.com, themed around Global Travel Trends. In light of data from Booking.com, Graeme’s presentation was filled with insightful data for hoteliers to use in their marketing and […]
GM Forum 2018 Highlights: Special unveiling of The Muraka by Hilton
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives has been a pioneering destination for Hilton to capitalise on the interest towards underwater features. Ithaa, the underwater restaurant at the Conrad Rangali, operated by Hilton, is perhaps the most famous underwater facility in the world. At the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018 held in April, the hospitality industry saw the launch of […]
Fourth edition of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum scheduled for April 3, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The fourth edition of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum is scheduled to take place on April 3, 2019, at Bandos Maldives, one of the first resorts to open in the country, and located 15 minutes from Velana International Airport by speedboat. As in previous years, the next GM Forum will look at significant trends and […]
GM Forum 2018 Highlights: ‘Tourism-related Taxation’ by Yusuf Shiraz, Deputy Director, Maldives Tax Academy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In his presentation themed on “Tourism-related Taxation’, Yusuf Shiraz, the Deputy Director of Maldives Tax Academy spoke in length about the tax registration process and gave an overview of the different taxes hotelier should take into account, and how to submit with tax returns. He also highlighted on ways Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) can […]
GM Forum 2018 Highlights: Keynote speech by Ibrahim ‘Bandhu’ Saleem; “Tourism in Maldives – A Historical Perspective.”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saleem’s keynote address was themed around “Tourism in Maldives – A Historical Perspective”. He highlighted the humble beginnings of the tourism industry in the Maldives from prior to the opening of the first resort to the world-renowned luxury destination that it is today. His presentation gave insights into the trends in tourist arrivals, the industry’s […]
Leading hoteliers discuss challenges at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The third Hotelier Maldives GM Forum, bringing together hospitality industry leaders of Maldives to discuss important aspects of the industry, has come to a successful close. Over 150 delegates representing over 40 hospitality brands attended the forum held at Kurumba Maldives on April 18, 2018. The third in the series, this year’s forum discussed topics […]
Conrad Maldives announces world’s first undersea villa at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has announced the development of THE MURAKA – what is believed to be the world’s first undersea residence. The new level of accommodation, which is expected to be open in November, was officially announced in the Maldives at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018, in the presence of over 150 hotel industry […]
SIMDI Group, Cyprea Air & Holidays named partners of GM Forum 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SIMDI Group and Cyprea Air & Holidays have come on board as partners of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018. SIMDI came on board as the Beverage Partner of the GM Forum, as Cyprea Air & Holidays has been appointed as the Airline Partner of the annual event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”18454″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]With over 40 […]
Precor joins Hotelier Maldives GM Forum as a Silver Partner
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Global Fitness giant Precor has joined the third Hotelier Maldives GM Forum as a Silver Partner. Made in the USA, Precor is preferred by many of the top hotels and resorts such as Waldorf Astoria, Banyan Tree, Hyatt, Pullman as well as Maldivian brands such as Milaidhoo, Kandima and Baros etc. Together with the […]
Over 100 delegates and 40 Hospitality Brands Confirm attendance at the third Hotelier Maldives GM Forum
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over a hundred delegates representing 40 hospitality brands have confirmed attendance at the upcoming Hotelier Maldives GM Forum. Scheduled to take place at Kurumba Maldives on 18th April 2018, the day long event will see the largest gathering of hoteliers and hospitality professionals congregate for a day of keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions on […]
Dhiraagu Confirmed as Title Sponsor of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Telecommunications service provider Dhiraagu has signed the title sponsor agreement with Perspective Pvt Ltd, the publishers of Hotelier Maldives and organiser of the annual GM Forum; branding the event ‘Dhiraagu Presents Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018.’ The third edition of the GM Forum will take place on 18th April 2018 at the first resort to […]
Keynote speakers confirmed for GM Forum 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ibrahim ‘Bandhu’ Saleem, a founding member of Cyprea Group and Chairman of Solarelle Insurance; and Daniel Welk, the Vice President Operations, Luxury and Lifestyle, Asia Pacific, of Hilton have been confirmed as keynote speakers of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018. The third edition of the GM Forum would be held on April 18 at […]