Inaugurated in 2016, the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum is the only dedicated forum taking place in the country for resort managers. Providing over 60 GMs a forum to discuss the unique challenges they face on a day to day basis, and to learn from the best practice of their peers in a mutually supportive environment.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Panel Discussion on ‘Trends in Destination Marketing’, featuring Thoyyib Mohamed of Visit Maldives and Abdulla Ghiyas of PATA Maldives Chapter at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum ‘21 UK online searches for the Maldives have hit the roof since the announcement they were coming off the UK’s travel red list. Abdulla Ghiyas, Chair of PATA, Maldives Chapter, told […]
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 […]
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 […]
