2017 was a year of many firsts in the Maldives, with several new events that popped up and made headlines throughout the country. With more exciting events announced for 2018, here’s a list of the top 12 events in Maldives this year that you definitely shouldn’t miss.
Hotelier Summit (TTM)
When: 30th April
Where: Bandos Maldives
Organized by: Maldives Getaways
The summit offers a solution-oriented platform that facilitates face-to-face meetings, networking activities, and information exchange amongst the most elite assemblage of hotel owners and general managers. A total of 4 panels is scheduled to take place at the summit in which more than 150 hotel owners, general managers from resorts and hotels of Maldives is set to take part. Various topics are set to be discussed that are significant to the Maldivian tourism industry.
Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) is the platform that connects the travel trade community of the Maldives to the global network of travel agents easily and instantly. Staged annually in Maldives, TTM will be the leading global event for the luxury travel trade industry of Maldives. It will be a vibrant must-attend business-to-business event presenting a diverse range of hoteliers to local & International travel professionals.
GOLD 100 GALA
When: 22 February
Where: Bandos Maldives
Organized by: Maldives Getaways
GOLD 100 GALA is an invitation-only networking event bringing together top executives of Maldivian business community and also assist those in search of new business opportunities. This event will be participated by Chairmen, Managing Directors, CEO s, Senior Executives & Key Decision Makers within the business community of Maldives.
Maldives Supplier Expo (TTM)
When: 2 – 3 May
Where: TBA
Organized by: Maldives Getaways
Maldives Supplier Expo is an invited only event, where exhibiting companies can expect to meet key decision makers, engineering directors and procurement manager from all over the Maldives. Indeed, a total of 1000+ key decision makers and purchasing chiefs from over 150 resorts plus leading companies of Maldives are expected to pass through the doors of Maldives Supplier Expo to visit and network with the exhibitors of Maldives Suppliers Expo.
Maldives Travel Awards
When: November
Where: Meeru Island Resort & Spa
Organized by: MATATO
The Maldives Travel Awards is a recognized label initiated with the idea of MATATO providing the tourism sector of Maldives with recognition for their facilities and service excellence provided to guests. Awards are presented to nominees in different categories on various sectors and standard basis. The Maldives Travel Awards aim to encourage & raise service standards within the Maldivian Tourism industry.
Maldives Marine Expo
When: August
Where: Dharubaaruge
Organized by: Blak
Maldives Marine Expo creates an environment where you can interact with the stakeholders of the Maldivian marine industry. It is an opportunity to discover new businesses, discuss new partnerships and collaborate with organizations seeking mutually beneficial ventures.
Maldives Consumer Fair
When: April 18th to 24th
Where: TBA
Organized by: Blak
Maldives Consumer Fair is the biggest shopping festival in Maldives. Enjoy three days of free sampling, giveaway goodies bags, gift packs, and promotional prices.
Living Expo
When: July 6th – 8th
Where: Dharubaaruge
Organized by: Highrise International
The Expo showcased options of living from utmost luxury to affordable home options under one platform. A total of 28 real estate companies took part in this year’s expo, with Highrise saying that the 2018 edition, which features Living Abroad, ‘will showcase options of living from utmost luxury to affordable home options under one platform’.
SATA Awards
When: November
Where: Mumbai
Organized by: Highrise International
The South Asian Travel Awards is the regional Travel Awards endorsed by Multi-National Associations providing the Tourism sector of the South Asian Region with recognition towards their facilities and service excellence. The South Asian Travel Awards aims to encourage and raise service standards within the regions of the Tourism industry.
Maldives Marketeers Forum
When: February
Where: MNU Business School
Organized by: Corporate Maldives Academy (CMA)
Maldives Marketers Forum, a unique and innovative event designed to engage, challenge and inspire business leaders and marketers in the Maldives. The forum will focus on three key aspects of Marketing; Strategy, Technology and Psychology. World-renowned high-end trainers from different countries are expected to share their ideas, opinions and insights in the event.
Maldives Hotel Revenue & Tech Summit
When: 24 March
Where: MNU Business School
Organized by: Corporate Maldives Academy (CMA)
Maldives Hotel Revenue & Tech Summit, brings together industry thought leaders and practitioners to examine forces impacting hotel businesses, changing buying habits of today’s customers and fast evolving revenue sector dynamics. This hotel revenue focused conference will help hospitality industry leaders to optimize on revenue opportunities and market potentials. It will have a focus on strategic & future themes and the daily & tactical stuff.
Maldives HR Forum
When: 21 April
Where: MNU Business School
Organized by: Corporate Maldives Academy (CMA)
HR Forum is bringing together leading HR executives for our annual 2018 HR Forum. Throughout a full day of thought leadership content and networking, we will focus on the most pressing issues that human capital executives are facing, with an agenda geared specifically towards CHROs, Chief People Officers, Chief Talent Officers, Chief Learning Officers and Chief Diversity Officers, as well as VPs and Directors of HR, talent, learning & development, change management, and HR analytics in a leadership role.
Maldives CFO Forum
When: July
Where: TBA
Organized by: Corporate Maldives Academy (CMA)
Maldives CFO Forum is dedicated to connecting, informing and enabling Finance leaders of corporate sector of Maldives to help them build even more successful operations. This forum will help to network, positively influences operational performance, professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
