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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GM Forum 2026 panel to examine AI, data and automation without losing the human touch

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 […]

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IFC to explore scalable energy financing for Maldives at GM Forum 2026

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 […]

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SHC Law & Tax to address FX, MMA approvals and TGST compliance at GM Forum 2026

SHC Law & Tax will deliver a presentation at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, focusing on key regulatory and tax compliance issues affecting resort operators and other businesses in the hospitality sector. Titled “FX Conversion, MMA Approvals and Foreign Tour Operator TGST: Practical Compliance for Hospitality Sector,” the session will be delivered […]

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Atmosphere Core’s Shrikant Dash to deliver keynote on ‘Emotional Ownership’ at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026

Shrikant Dash, Deputy Managing Director – Corporate at Atmosphere Core, will deliver the keynote address at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, focusing on how hospitality businesses can turn talent into a stronger and more enduring organisational asset. His keynote, titled “Emotional Ownership — Turning Talent into Your Strongest Asset,” will form part […]

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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 […]

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Nora Imeli to explore emotional intelligence and guest experience at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026

Leadership and Human Capacity Consultant Nora Imeli will deliver a presentation at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, examining how emotional intelligence in leadership influences teams, workplace culture and ultimately the guest experience. The 10th edition of the GM Forum will take place on 5 October at CROSSROADS Maldives under the theme “Resilience […]

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