Metalsigns returns as Associate Sponsor of Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026
Hotelier Maldives has announced Metalsigns as an Associate Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), reaffirming a continued partnership since the inception of the awards in 2024. This marks the third consecutive year that Metalsigns has supported the annual awards, which recognise outstanding professionals across the Maldives’ tourism and hospitality […]
BBM continues title sponsorship of Hotelier Maldives Awards in multi-year partnership
Hotelier Maldives has announced Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) as the Title Partner of Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 under a multi-year agreement, reaffirming one of the longest-standing partnerships behind the publication’s flagship hospitality recognition platform. The 2026 edition marks the third consecutive year that BBM has served as Title Partner of Hotelier Maldives Awards, having supported the […]
ALIA marks fourth year of support for Hotelier Maldives Awards and GM Forum
Hotelier Maldives has announced ALIA as an Associate Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 and GM Forum 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of partnership between the two brands across Hotelier Maldives’ flagship industry events. ALIA has been a long-standing supporter of Hotelier Maldives’ event platform, having previously served as an Associate Sponsor of […]
Hotelier Maldives opens public voting for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026
Hotelier Maldives has announced that public voting for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 opened on 15 March 2026, marking the next stage of the country’s national recognition programme dedicated to resort-based hospitality professionals. Voting will remain open for one month, allowing industry stakeholders, colleagues, guests and the wider public to participate in selecting winners across […]
Hotelier Maldives names Storm Events as Organising Partner for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026
Hotelier Maldives has announced Storm Events, part of Think Maldives, as the Organising Partner of the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, marking the second consecutive year the events agency will lead the delivery of Hotelier Maldives’ flagship industry programmes. Storm Events previously served as the Organising Partner of the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 and the GM […]
Hotelier Maldives reveals multi-disciplinary judging panel for 2026 awards
Hotelier Maldives has announced the judging panel for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, bringing together a diverse group of industry professionals with experience spanning hospitality operations, leadership development, culinary arts, destination marketing and industry media. The judging panel for the 2026 edition comprises: Felix Pang Hee Zhong, Group Executive Director of Mamee-Double Decker; Neil Shorthouse, […]
From ship to shore: Neil Shorthouse on Maldives, leadership, and training that changes behaviour
Neil Shorthouse arrived in the Maldives on 26 January 2008 with a career built in one of hospitality’s most demanding “remote” environments: cruise ships. For him, the comparison between shipboard life and island operations is not a metaphor — it is operational reality. “In many ways working at sea and on a remote island, are […]
Dhiraagu signs as Platinum Partner for Hotelier Maldives Awards and GM Forum 2026
Dhiraagu has signed on as the Platinum Partner for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 and GM Forum 2026, marking the second consecutive year of partnership with Hotelier Maldives. The renewed agreement reaffirms Dhiraagu’s continued commitment to supporting the Maldivian hospitality sector, a key pillar of the national economy, by recognising professional excellence and fostering meaningful […]
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 record strong participation as nominations conclude
Nominations for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 officially closed at 11:59pm on 9 February 2026, following a week-long extension granted in response to requests from resorts across the country. The original deadline of 11:59pm on 2 February was extended by seven days to allow additional time for resorts to complete and submit their entries. At […]
Nominations for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 now open until 9 February
Hotelier Maldives has announced a seven-day extension to the nominations deadline for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, following multiple requests from resorts across the country. Nominations, which were due to close at 11:59pm on 2 February 2026, will now remain open until 11:59pm on 9 February 2026. The extension is intended to provide additional time […]
Celebrating resort teams: Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 nominations in final week
Hotelier Maldives has issued a final reminder to resorts across the country to submit their nominations for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, as the nomination period enters its final week and is set to close on 2 February 2026. Launched earlier this month, the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), opened for […]
Nominations open for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 with 8 new team categories
Hotelier Maldives has opened nominations for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), inviting resorts across the country to submit entries over a one-month period from 2 January 2026 via an online nominations portal. The 2026 edition marks a significant expansion of the awards programme with the introduction of eight new team-based […]
