ALIA continues four-year partnership with Hotelier Maldives as GM Forum 2026 Associate Sponsor
Hotelier Maldives has announced ALIA as an Associate Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, continuing a four-year partnership across the publication’s flagship industry events. The 10th edition of the GM Forum will be held on 5 October at CROSSROADS Maldives under the theme “Resilience and Reinvention: Talent, Technology & Transformation.” The […]
STO Energy joins Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026 as Platinum Sponsor
Hotelier Maldives has announced STO Energy as a Platinum Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, continuing its engagement with platforms bringing together leaders and stakeholders from across the country’s tourism and hospitality sector. The 10th edition of the GM Forum will be held on 5 October at CROSSROADS Maldives under the […]
Why Hotel Asia 2026 is an unmissable rendezvous for hoteliers
In the Maldives, luxury hospitality is constantly evolving. With guest expectations rising and the imperative for sustainable operations taking center stage, resort leaders, operational heads, and decision-makers must continuously adapt to stay ahead. The Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge—marking its landmark 20th edition from September 27 to 30, 2026—stands as the definitive trade […]
Bank of Maldives returns as Banking Partner for Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026
Bank of Maldives (BML) has signed as the Banking Partner for the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, continuing its partnership with the country’s leading hospitality publication for one of the tourism industry’s key annual gatherings. This marks the second consecutive year BML will participate in the GM Forum as Banking Partner. The Bank […]
Souvenir Marine continues as Transport Partner of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026
Hotelier Maldives has announced Souvenir Marine as the Transport Partner of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, continuing a four-year partnership supporting transport logistics for the publication’s flagship industry events. The 10th edition of the GM Forum will be held on 5 October at CROSSROADS Maldives under the theme “Resilience and Reinvention: Talent, […]
Atoll Solar signs as Silver Sponsor of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026
Hotelier Maldives has announced Atoll Solar as a Silver Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, strengthening the participation of companies working on energy and infrastructure solutions for the country’s resort sector. The 10th edition of the GM Forum will take place on 5 October at CROSSROADS Maldives under the theme “Resilience […]
BBM marks fourth year as Silver Partner of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum
Hotelier Maldives has announced the continuation of its collaboration with Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), with the company returning as Silver Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026. The renewed sponsorship marks the fourth consecutive year that BBM has supported the GM Forum, having been a partner of the annual industry gathering since 2023. […]
From recognition to responsibility: Ahmed Zahir on building Maldivian leadership at Angsana Velavaru
When Ali Shareef was named Procurement Personality of the Year at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, the recognition reached beyond one employee and one department. It highlighted a function on which every part of an island resort depends, and it gave Angsana Velavaru a public example of the Maldivian career development that General Manager Ahmed […]
Systems behind the stay: How Six Senses Kanuhura’s award-winning engineering meets sustainability
At an island resort, much of the engineering team’s work is noticed only when something stops working. Water must reach kitchens and villas, power systems must operate without interruption, wastewater must be treated, lighting must function, and each facility must be maintained without disturbing guests. When these systems work as intended, the engineering operation remains […]
One team, one table: Inside The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands’ award-winning F&B operation
At The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, the F&B and culinary operation is built around a principle that both the kitchen and service teams return to throughout the day: guest needs first. In 2026, that approach was recognised when the resort’s F&B and Culinary Team won F&B & Culinary Team of the Year at the Hotelier […]
People and purpose: Niva Dhigali’s Hassan Saeed on being an award-winning Resort Manager and team leader every day
When Hassan Saeed received the Resort Manager of the Year award at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, his first response was to direct the recognition towards the people working alongside him at Niva Dhigali Maldives. “A resort manager has a team of people who make his work possible,” Hassan says. “For me, first and foremost, […]
Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026 to examine resilience, talent and transformation
Hotelier Maldives has announced the theme for the 10th edition of its General Managers’ Forum, scheduled to take place on October 5, 2026. This year’s forum will be held under the theme, ‘Resilience and Reinvention: Talent, Technology and Transformation’, bringing together leaders from across the Maldivian tourism industry to examine how hospitality businesses can respond […]
