Dhiraagu partners with Hotelier Maldives for 2025 tourism events
Dhiraagu has partnered with Hotelier Maldives to support their flagship events in 2025. This collaboration will play a pivotal role in bringing to life the Hotelier Maldives Awards, one of the country’s most prominent events in the tourism and hospitality industry calendar. “We believe in the power of digital solutions to transform industries, and our […]
Maldives TV named Official Media Partner for Hotelier Maldives 2025 events
Hotelier Maldives has announced Maldives TV, operated by Public Service Media (PSM), as the Official Media Partner for two of its flagship events in 2025 – the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), and the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2025. The agreement formalising the partnership was signed on Wednesday by […]
Alia Investments renews partnership with Hotelier Maldives as Associate Sponsor for 2025 events
Hotelier Maldives, the leading B2B hospitality media group in Maldives, is pleased to announce that Alia Investments has renewed its commitment as an Associate Sponsor for two of the publication’s flagship events in 2025: the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), and the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2025. This marks […]
Leveraging Maldives’ unique selling points: Insights from experts at GM Forum 2024
In a panel discussion hosted by Hotelier Maldives during the recent GM Forum, experts from across the hospitality industry came together to discuss how the Maldives can leverage its unique selling points (USPs) to remain a competitive and aspirational destination in the global market. The panel, moderated by Aishath Ihuma, Director of Business Development at […]
Vital role of Velana International Airport in developing Maldives’ tourism
In his presentation at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, Mohamed Mihad, Chief Commercial Officer at Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), highlighted the critical role of Velana International Airport (VIA) in supporting and driving tourism in the Maldives. His speech, titled “Velana International Airport (VIA) and Tourism Development,” provided valuable insights into how the airport’s […]
Mohamed Jailam presents Artificial Intelligence’s role in travel at GM Forum 2024
At the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, Mohamed Jailam, CEO and Managing Director of Javaabu and Co-Founder of DhivehiGPT, delivered a presentation titled “How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Revolutionise Travel.” His talk centred on how AI is already transforming various sectors, and the potential it holds for revolutionising the travel and hospitality industry. Jailam began […]
WeChat’s Etienne Ng highlights Chinese traveller trends, digital payments at GM Forum 2024
At the recently-concluded Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, Etienne Ng, Regional Director for Southeast Asia at Weixin Pay (WeChat Pay), delivered a presentation on the evolving trends of Chinese travellers and the crucial role of digital payments in the hospitality industry. The session offered attendees a deep dive into how WeChat, one of the most […]
Ooredoo’s managed solutions for future-ready Maldives resorts
In a presentation at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, Rajesh Mehta, Chief Business Officer of Ooredoo Maldives, emphasised the transformative role of managed solutions in enhancing hospitality efficiency. The event marked the eighth edition of the forum and Mehta’s fourth appearance, where he outlined the importance of centralised ICT infrastructure for resorts. Mehta opened […]
Harnessing data: Malik Mohamed on business intelligence future in Maldives tourism
At the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, Malik Mohamed, Director of Business Intelligence at Pulse Hotels & Resorts, delivered a presentation on the vital role of business intelligence (BI) and revenue optimisation in the evolving tourism industry of the Maldives. He highlighted how leveraging data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and predictive tools can unlock substantial […]
From honeymoon haven to family favourite: dnata Travel Group’s John Bevan on future of Maldives travel
In a keynote at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, John Bevan, CEO at dnata Travel Group, shared his insights on the evolving landscape of luxury travel and the future of the Maldives as a premium destination. John, who has been based in Dubai for the last three and a half years, leads dnata’s global […]
Evolving trends, challenges in luxury travel: Insights from GM Forum 2024 panel discussion
On September 19, 2024, the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum hosted an insightful panel discussion titled, ‘Redefining the Luxury Travel Experience.’ Moderated by Reena Abdul Wahid, Communications Strategist at the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), the discussion delved into the evolving landscape of luxury travel and how industry leaders are adapting to meet changing traveler […]
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 announced with new categories
Hotelier Maldives, the premier publication for the Maldives’ hospitality industry, has announced the second edition of the Hotelier Maldives Awards, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM). The 2025 awards announcement was made at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, held on September 19 at CROSSROADS Maldives. Building on the success of the inaugural awards, held in April […]
