Hard Rock Hotel Maldives takes Gold in 2024 Stella Awards for Outstanding Event Excellence

Northstar Meetings Group recognised the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives as a Gold Winner in the Best International Hotel/Resort category at the 2024 Stella Awards, which honours outstanding achievements in the meetings and events industry. The Stella Award is a prestigious mark of distinction that celebrates venues for their exceptional service, innovative offerings, and top-tier event experiences. Voted on by meeting professionals and judged by a panel of industry experts, this recognition highlights Hard Rock’s unique ability to deliver unforgettable event performances.

The Breakout program at Hard Rock Hotel Maldives elevates meetings beyond the ordinary, offering creative team-building activities such as Sound of Your Stay®, which allows participants to craft their own soundtracks, and Rock Om®, a blend of music and wellness. With a bold approach to corporate events, the hotel features 1,300 square meters of versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, including the CROSSROADS Event Hall, a function lawn, and a poolside terrace, making it an ideal location for gatherings of any size.

Focusing on delivering experiences that inspire and engage, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives has set a new standard for meetings in a tropical paradise. Whether it’s high-energy brainstorming sessions or elegant evening receptions, the Breakout team ensures every event is expertly executed. Through the hotel’s signature music-infused experiences and cutting-edge facilities, Hard Rock transforms each event into a unique production.

Frederic Lebegue, General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, expressed pride in the award, stating, “This recognition highlights the dedication of our Breakout team, whose creativity and passion ensure that every meeting becomes an event to remember. Our goal has always been to deliver legendary events that make a lasting impact, and this award reinforces our commitment to providing unmatched service and unforgettable experiences for our clients.”

The Stella Awards honour excellence across key segments of the meetings and events industry, including hotels, convention and conference centres, airlines, cruise lines, and Destination Management Organisations. This year’s winners, chosen from more than 8,000 votes and 1,001 nominations, exemplify overall excellence, superb food and beverage offerings, professionalism, sustainability initiatives, and other critical aspects of the event experience.