Villa Hakatha returns as Silver Sponsor for Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025

Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in Maldives, has announced Villa Hakatha as a Silver Sponsor of the upcoming General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, which will take place at Kurumba Maldives on 13 October 2025. This marks the fifth year that Villa Hakatha has extended its support to the annual gathering of the nation’s leading hospitality professionals.

Speaking about the continued partnership, Yamin Habyb, Vice President, Commercial at Villa Hakatha, said: “We are delighted to once again be part of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum as a Silver Sponsor. The forum provides a vital platform for the exchange of ideas and collaboration, and we are proud to support an event that plays such a significant role in shaping the future of Maldivian hospitality. At Villa Hakatha, we remain committed to serving the tourism sector by providing high-quality products and services, and this partnership reflects our dedication to the industry we value deeply.”

Ali Naafiz, Editor of Hotelier Maldives, added: “We are grateful to Villa Hakatha for their continued support of the GM Forum and other Hotelier Maldives initiatives. Their partnership underscores the importance of collaboration between suppliers and hoteliers, ensuring that the Maldivian hospitality industry continues to grow with innovation and resilience.”

Villa Hakatha is one of the leading suppliers of premium products and solutions to the Maldivian tourism and hospitality industry. The company’s portfolio includes a wide range of international brands covering food and beverage, cleaning and hygiene, kitchen solutions, and lifestyle products. With a focus on quality, reliability, and innovation, Villa Hakatha has become a trusted partner for resorts and businesses across the Maldives. Its long-standing involvement in key industry events, such as the GM Forum and the Hotelier Maldives Awards, reflects its commitment to supporting the country’s hospitality sector and contributing to its continued success.

The GM Forum 2025, hosted by Hotelier Maldives, will bring together general managers, resort operators, policymakers, and industry experts under the theme, ‘Digitalisation and Expanding Experiences’. The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, offering participants a platform to explore the evolving landscape of hospitality in the Maldives.

Partners and sponsors of GM Forum 2025 include:

• Dhiraagu – Platinum Partner
• Bank of Maldives – Banking Partner
• Dhivehi Insurance – Gold Sponsor
• Maldives Airports Company Limited – Silver Sponsor
• Villa Hakatha – Silver Sponsor
• Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) – Silver Sponsor
• Manta Air – Aviation Partner
• Male’ Aerated Water Company – Beverage Partner
• Atmosphere Wellness – Wellness Partner
• Alia Investments – Associate Sponsor
• Uniforms Unlimited – Associate Sponsor
• Hotels and Resorts Investment Maldives (HARIM) – Associate Sponsor
• Souvenir Marine – Transport Partner
• Storm Events – Organising Partner
• Lightsout – Associate Partner
• Maldives TV – Media Partner
• Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA) – Sustainability Partner
• Supporting Partners – Navean Maldives, Maldives Insider and Blue n White