Dhiraagu, the Maldives’ leading telecommunications provider, has joined forces with Hotelier Maldives to support the 2025 edition of the Hotelier Maldives Awards, a premier event celebrating outstanding professionals in the nation’s tourism and hospitality sector.
The awards, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), are scheduled for June 2025 and aim to honor individuals who have significantly contributed to the Maldivian hospitality industry. Building on the success of its inaugural edition in 2024—which garnered over 300 nominations and 100,000 public votes—the 2025 awards have seen increased participation, with over 450 nominations across various categories. Notably, four new award segments have been introduced: Watersports Personality of the Year, Diving Personality of the Year, Airport Representative of the Year, and Resort Manager of the Year.
Public voting for the awards concluded on April 25, 2025, amassing more than 600,000 votes, reflecting the industry’s enthusiasm and public interest in recognizing hospitality excellence. The winners will be determined through a combined evaluation process, with judges’ scores accounting for 60% and public votes contributing 40% .
Ali Riyaz, Chief Commercial Officer at Dhiraagu, emphasized the company’s commitment to digital innovation and industry support: “We believe in the power of digital solutions to transform industries, and our partnership with Hotelier Maldives is a testament to that. By supporting the Hotelier Maldives Awards, we are contributing to the recognition of outstanding individuals and the advancement of dialogue and ideas that can accelerate growth across the Maldivian hospitality landscape.”
This collaboration underscores Dhiraagu’s ongoing efforts to support initiatives that drive growth, enhance efficiency, and create opportunities within the Maldivian hospitality sector.
