Hotelier Maldives
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| Editor | Ali Naafiz |
|---|---|
| Categories | Tourism magazine |
| Frequency | Bi-Monthly |
| Publisher | Perspective Pvt Ltd |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Country | Maldives |
| Language | English |
Hotelier Maldives, Hotelier Maldives is a hospitality industry publication based in the Maldives, specializing in news, insights, and developments related to the country's tourism sector, with a particular focus on resorts, hotels, guesthouses, and industry professionals. Since its establishment, Hotelier Maldives has been a key source of information for those involved in the Maldives’ hospitality and tourism industries, offering a range of content including interviews, expert advice, and industry trends.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]Hotelier Maldives was launched in 2013 by Perspective Pvt Ltd, a media and marketing company in the Maldives. The publication aimed to cater to the rapidly growing tourism sector of the Maldives, which is the backbone of the country's economy. The tourism industry in the Maldives is known for its luxury resorts, often situated on private islands, and it has been a significant driver of economic growth in the country since the 1970s.[4]
Content
[edit]The magazine covers a variety of topics relevant to the hospitality industry, including:
- Industry News: Regular updates on resort openings, renovations, and expansions within the Maldivian tourism sector.
- Interviews: Features and interviews with key figures in the tourism and hospitality industries, including hoteliers, general managers, chefs, and designers.
- Reports and Trends: Analysis of trends affecting the hospitality sector, such as sustainability initiatives, luxury travel, culinary innovations, and tourism statistics.
- Events: Coverage of industry-related events such as the annual Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum and other regional and international tourism trade events.
- Opinion Pieces: Contributions from industry experts on a variety of topics relevant to hotel management, hospitality technology, and tourism policy.
Hotelier Maldives General Managers Forum
[edit]One of the key events organized by the publication is the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum. Launched in 2016, this annual forum is a gathering of general managers from resorts in the Maldives and international hotel brands. The forum provides a platform for discussing challenges, opportunities, and trends in the Maldivian tourism industry, offering networking opportunities and workshops led by global experts.[5][6][7][8][9]
Hotelier Maldives Awards
[edit]The Hotelier Maldives Awards is a prestigious annual event honoring excellence in the Maldives hospitality industry. The Hotelier Maldives Awards 2024, presented by BBM, covers 21 general categories, including housekeeping, engineering, food and beverage, spa and wellness, sales and marketing, and more. Winners are being selected through a combination of public votes and expert evaluations based on performance, achievements, customer feedback, and social responsibility. Winners of the Hotelier Maldives Awards are considered to be among the best in the country and are often featured in international travel publications. The inaugural Hotelier Maldives Awards took place on 20 April 2024 at the Kurumba Maldives.[10][11][12]
Audience and Reach
[edit]Hotelier Maldives primarily targets professionals working in the Maldives’ tourism sector, including hoteliers, resort operators, guesthouse owners, and suppliers. The magazine's readership also includes government officials and policymakers involved in tourism, as well as international investors and developers in the hospitality industry.
In addition to its print edition, Hotelier Maldives maintains an active online presence, publishing digital articles and reports on its website and social media platforms.
Contributors
[edit]Over the years, several leading figures from the hospitality industry have contributed to the publication, providing expert insights on hotel management, design, marketing, and sustainability. Contributors often include executives from major resort chains operating in the Maldives, as well as industry consultants and academics specializing in tourism and hospitality.[13][14]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Hotelier Maldives has gained recognition within the region for its contributions to industry knowledge and networking. Its GM Forum has become a highly anticipated event, attracting sponsorship from global hotel chains, suppliers, and service providers in the tourism sector.[15]
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]- Official Website Hotelier Maldives
- Issu digital editions of Hotelier Maldives
References
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- ^ "President-elect Muizzu Announces Plans for 13 New Domestic Airports". MV+. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "President-elect hopes to open new VIA terminal for peak season". PSM News.
- ^ Fathmath Shaahunaz. "Ooredoo Maldives becomes Title Sponsor of GM Forum 2020". The Edition. The Edition. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Hotelier Maldives GM Forum". 25 April 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024: A New Era for Luxury Travel Experiences". TTW. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Maldives tourism at an 'inflection point' say QUO CEO". Travel Daily News. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Hotelier Maldives to hold revamped GM Forum in October". PSM.
- ^ "Muizzu says to work with contractor to complete VIA by 2024 tourist season". Atoll Times.
- ^ "ހޮޓެލިއާ މޯލްޑިވްސް އެވޯޑްސް 2024: 350 އަށް ވުރެ ގިނަ ހުށަހެޅުމާ އެކު ބޮޑު ތަރުހީބެއް". Dhauru. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Hotelier Maldives Awards 2024: Over 350 nominations | Atoll Times". Atoll Times. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 announced with new categories". Hotelier Maldives. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Maldives still a paradise for luxury travellers". TTG.
- ^ "Pioneers advice: Don't stray away from One Island-One Resort concept". The Edition.
- ^ "Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024: A New Era for Luxury Travel Experiences". Travel and Tour World. TTW. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.