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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When a typhoon cut off a resort he was managing in Thailand, Mark Eletr could not give his guests all the answers. Telecommunications were unreliable and the corporate office was struggling to establish what was happening. On the island, his response was to explain what the team knew, acknowledge what it did not and promise […]
Before he arrived to lead Dhiraagu, Valdemar Ferradaz knew the Maldives through the enthusiasm of others. His children had urged him to visit. In different parts of the world, people asked whether he had been, then told him he should go. Standing before hospitality leaders at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, the […]
Atoll Solar and Ocean Sun will deliver a joint presentation at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, introducing renewable energy solutions designed for island resorts and examining the potential of floating solar technology in Maldivian lagoons. Titled “Introduction to Atoll Solar and Lagoon Floating Solar,” the presentation will be delivered by Bjorn Ove […]
Hotelier Maldives has announced Storm Events as the Organising Partner of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, continuing a partnership that has extended across the publication’s flagship industry events over the past two years. The 10th edition of the GM Forum will take place on 5 October 2026 at CROSSROADS Maldives under the […]
Hotelier Maldives has announced the third panel discussion for the 10th edition of its General Managers (GM) Forum, focusing on how resorts can use artificial intelligence, data and automation to improve operations while preserving human judgement and personal service. Titled “AI, Data and Automation: Reinventing Resort Operations Without Losing the Human Touch,” the panel will […]
Ayotunde Osunkunle, Senior Investment Officer at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will deliver a presentation at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, focusing on financing models that can support the Maldives’ transition towards more resilient and sustainable energy systems. Titled “A Partner for Maldives: Financing the Energy Resilience,” the presentation will form part […]
