Souvenir Marine continues partnership as Transport Partner for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026
Hotelier Maldives has announced Souvenir Marine as the Transport Partner for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, reaffirming a longstanding collaboration between the two organisations.
Souvenir Marine has previously served as Transport Partner for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2024 and the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The partnership for the 2026 awards marks the fourth year that Souvenir Marine will support transport logistics for Hotelier Maldives’ flagship industry events.
The Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 will take place on 26 April 2026 at NIVA Kurumba Maldives, bringing together hospitality professionals from across the country to recognise excellence within the Maldivian tourism industry.
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 continues to build momentum, with voting for shortlisted nominees currently underway. The public voting phase opened on 15 March and will run for one month, allowing industry professionals and the wider public to vote for the most deserving candidates across multiple categories.
Ali Naafiz, Editor of Hotelier Maldives, said the continued partnership reflects the company’s reliability and strong connection with the tourism industry.
“Souvenir Marine has been a valued partner for our events over the years. Their professionalism and operational expertise have played an important role in ensuring smooth logistics for our programmes. We are pleased to continue this partnership for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 and look forward to working together once again for what promises to be another successful event,” he said.
Amjad Ismail, Managing Director of Souvenir Marine, said the company was pleased to continue supporting Hotelier Maldives and the wider tourism industry.
“It is an honour for Souvenir Marine to once again partner with Hotelier Maldives as the Transport Partner for the 2026 awards. As a company closely connected to the tourism sector, we value opportunities that celebrate the professionals who contribute to the success of the industry. We look forward to supporting the event and ensuring seamless transport arrangements,” he added.
Established in 1994 as a small tourist gift shop in Malé, Souvenir Marine has grown over the years into a provider of high-speed sea transportation services in the Maldives. Following the expansion of its tourist gift shop operations in 2004, the company entered the speedboat transfer sector and steadily expanded its services.
Today, Souvenir Marine operates a fleet of 40 speedboats, providing transfers for tourists primarily from Velana International Airport and domestic airports to resorts across the Maldives. The company continues to focus on service quality and operational standards in delivering transportation services within the tourism industry.
The Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 is presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM). Confirmed sponsors and partners include Dhiraagu as Platinum Partner, Storm Events as Organising Partner, NIVA Kurumba Maldives as Host Partner, Souvenir Marine as Transport Partner, ALIA and Metalsigns as Associate Sponsors, and Lightsout Studios as Associate Partner.
Hotelier Maldives said additional sponsors and partners are expected to be announced in the lead-up to the event.
The Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 is organised to recognise outstanding professionals and teams working across the Maldivian hospitality sector.
