Ikebana Maldives announced as Supporting Partner for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025

Hotelier Maldives has announced Ikebana Maldives as a Supporting Partner for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM). The annual event, which recognises and celebrates the best of Maldives’ tourism and hospitality professionals, will be held at Barceló Nasandhura Malé on June 14, 2025.

Ikebana Maldives is a leading provider of premium floral and event styling services in the Maldives, offering bespoke arrangements and creative décor solutions to resorts, corporate clients, and private events. With a strong reputation for design innovation, quality, and reliability, Ikebana has been instrumental in elevating visual aesthetics and guest experiences in the Maldivian hospitality sector.

“We are pleased to welcome Ikebana Maldives as a Supporting Partner for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025,” said Ali Naafiz, Editor of Hotelier Maldives. “Ikebana has long been part of the Maldivian resort landscape through their exceptional work in floral design and event styling. Their support for these awards reflects a shared commitment to recognising the individuals who drive excellence across all areas of our tourism and hospitality industry.”

Launched in 2024, the Hotelier Maldives Awards were created to honour the outstanding individuals working across resorts in the Maldives. The inaugural edition received more than 300 nominations and over 100,000 public votes. Building on that momentum, the 2025 edition has expanded with four new categories—Watersports Personality of the Year, Diving Personality of the Year, Airport Representative of the Year, and Resort Manager of the Year. The awards attracted over 450 nominations when submissions closed on February 10.

Judging for the awards took place from February 20 to March 15, with public voting closing on April 25. This year’s awards saw more than 600,000 votes cast by the public. Winners will be selected through a combined process of judges’ scores (60%) and public votes (40%).

Speaking on the partnership, Abdulla Nashid, Managing Director of Ikebana Maldives, said: “At Ikebana Maldives, we are passionate about delivering beauty, creativity, and excellence in everything we do—values that align closely with the spirit of the Hotelier Maldives Awards. It’s an honour to support an initiative that shines a light on the incredible talent that powers our industry. We believe in celebrating the people behind the scenes who create unforgettable experiences for guests across the Maldives.”

Ikebana Maldives’ partnership will further enhance the ambiance and overall experience of the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 through their creative expertise in floral and decorative styling.

Sponsors and partners of Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 include:

• Title Sponsor: Bestbuy Maldives (BBM)
• Digital Partner: Dhiraagu
• Banking Partner: Bank of Maldives (BML)
• Gold Sponsor: Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
• Beverage Partner: Male’ Aerated Water Company (MAWC)
• Associate Sponsors: Alia Investments and Metalsigns
• Organising Partner: Storm Events (Think Maldives)
• Entertainment Partner: 2ofus
• Media Partner: Maldives TV
• Supporting Partners: Maldives Insider, OOFI, Lightsout Studios and Ikebana Maldives