Metalsigns returns as Associate Sponsor for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025

Hotelier Maldives has announced that Metalsigns will return as an Associate Sponsor for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM). This marks the second consecutive year Metalsigns has partnered with the event, underlining its continued commitment to recognising the people who power the Maldives’ world-renowned hospitality industry.

Scheduled to take place at Barceló Nasandhura Malé on June 14, 2025, the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 celebrates the outstanding professionals who contribute to the growth and excellence of the country’s tourism and hospitality sector.

The inaugural edition of the awards in 2024 received over 300 nominations and more than 100,000 public votes. Building on that success, the 2025 edition attracted over 450 nominations, with public voting surpassing 600,000 votes following the shortlisting of nominees by the judging panel. This year, the awards have introduced four new categories, expanding the recognition to a broader spectrum of hospitality professionals:

Judging took place from February 20 to March 15, and public voting closed on April 25. Winners will be determined based on a combined evaluation of judges’ scores (60%) and public votes (40%).

Speaking about the continued support from Metalsigns, Ali Naafiz, Editor of Hotelier Maldives, said: “We are pleased to welcome Metalsigns once again as an Associate Sponsor for the Hotelier Maldives Awards. Their continued partnership reflects a shared vision in recognising the achievements of those who make the Maldives’ hospitality industry exceptional. As we expand the awards in 2025 with new categories and greater participation, strong collaborations like this are more important than ever.”

Yameen Adam, Managing Director of Donad Investments, the parent company of Metalsigns, commented: “At Metalsigns, we are proud to support an initiative that celebrates the dedication and talent of professionals across the hospitality sector. Being part of the Hotelier Maldives Awards for the second year running is a testament to our belief in the importance of recognising individuals whose hard work often goes unseen but is critical to the success of this industry.”

Metalsigns is the Maldives’ largest signage development facility, operating out of a state-of-the-art complex covering over 10,000 square feet. The company houses advanced machinery, equipment, and technology to support the growing demands of the country’s commercial and tourism sectors.

The Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 promises to be a significant celebration of the individuals behind the success of the Maldives’ tourism sector—made possible with the support of partners like Metalsigns.

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)
• Media Partners: Maldives TV
• Supporting Partners: Maldives Insider, OOFI, Lightsout Studios and Ikebana Maldives