Hotelier Maldives, the leading tourism and hospitality publication in Maldives, has announced it is scheduled to hold the revamped General Managers (GM) Forum on October 19.
Hotelier Maldives stated that it has moved the originally scheduled event from September to October to accommodate the upcoming election season. This year's forum will be held at Bandos Maldives, one of the leading meeting, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) destinations in the country.
The GM Forum has been a dedicated platform for over 100 general managers and hoteliers to gather, discuss industry-related problems, exchange ideas, and propose solutions. From this seventh edition, the forum is introducing an overarching theme for each year, with keynotes, panels, and presentations under various sub-topics linked to the main theme.
The theme for this year's forum is Innovation and Technology for Sustainability. This theme reflects the rise in new technologies, the fast-paced changes in the world, and the increasing number of eco-conscious travelers. It also aligns with the Tourism for Good concept, emphasising the role of the hospitality industry in promoting sustainable practices.
In addition to the thematic focus, the revamped GM Forum will offer more networking opportunities for participants. General Managers and hoteliers will have the chance to interact with key stakeholders from the government and industry, away from the formal conference setting, fostering a more relaxed and conducive environment for idea exchange and collaboration.
Since its inauguration in 2016, the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum has become one of the leading hospitality events in the Maldives. It is the only event in the country dedicated to hotel and resort general managers. The annual forum provides a platform for over 100 general managers and hoteliers to gather, discuss industry-related problems, exchange ideas, and propose solutions.