The Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), recognised the exceptional individuals and teams behind the country's world-renowned tourism sector during a grand ceremony held Saturday evening at Barceló Nasandhura Malé.

Now in its second year, the awards received over 450 nominations and 600,000 public votes. Winners were selected through a weighted evaluation—60% by a panel of expert judges and 40% from public voting. The 2025 edition introduced four new categories: Watersports Personality, Diving Personality, Airport Representative, and Resort Manager of the Year.

Individual Category Winners:

• - Young Hotelier of the Year: Fathuhulla Naseer – Barceló Whale Lagoon & Nasandhura Maldives

• - Wellness Personality of the Year: I Gusti Ayu Ariani – Cora Cora Maldives

• - Concierge/Guest Service Personality of the Year: Mariyam Shaghaf – The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

• - Security Officer of the Year: Ahmed Jamsheed – Sun Siyam Iru Veli

• - Mariner of the Year: Aheej Abdul Gadir – Jumeirah Olhahali Island

• - Landscaper of the Year: Dakshina Moorthy Thankarajan – The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

• - Housekeeper of the Year: Mohamed Aslam – Cheval Blanc Randheli

• - IT Personality of the Year: Hussain Saamiu – Milaidhoo Maldives

• - Engineer of the Year: Mohamed Shaheem – Dhigali Maldives

• - Procurement Personality of the Year: Hawwa Nazima – Pulse Hotels & Resorts

• - Aviator of the Year: Naif Abdul Rahman – Manta Air

• - F&B Personality of the Year: Mohamed Zaeem – Conrad Maldives Rangali

• - Chef of the Year & BBM Chairman’s Special Award: Ahmed Jameel – One&Only Reethi Rah

• - HR & Training Personality of the Year: Ismail Isam – Kurumba Maldives

• - Watersports Personality of the Year: Ali Siraathu – Royal Island Resort & Spa

• - Diving Personality of the Year: Azim Naseer – Dusit Thani Maldives

• - Airport Representative of the Year: Hussain Waheed – One&Only Reethi Rah

• - Finance Personality of the Year: Aruna Priya Jayasinghe Nissangkage – InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau & Holiday Inn Kandooma

• - Sales Personality of the Year: Alia Korshykova – The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

• - PR & Communications Personality of the Year: Seema Misra – Atmosphere Core

• - Marketer of the Year: Khaled Jarrah – Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

• - Resort Manager of the Year: Ausy Waseem – Siyam World

• - GM of the Year: Mohamed Ashraf – Jumeirah Olhahali Island

Team & Programme Winners:

• - Hotel Team of the Year: Hilton Maldives Amingiri

• - Training & Development Programme of the Year: The Marriott Kurimagu Leadership Programme

• - Sustainability Champion of the Year: OZEN Life Maadhoo

• - CSR Programme of the Year: Six Senses Laamu

Dedicated Service Awards:
Presented by Hon. Moosa Zameer, Minister of Finance and Planning, these awards honoured four industry veterans:

• - Mohamed Hashim – Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives

• - Mohamed Fuad – Bandos Maldives

• - Ali Rasheed Adam – Villa Resorts

• - Hussain Manikfaan – Coco Bodu Hithi (retired in 2025 after 50 years of service)

Supported by title sponsor BBM and partners including Dhiraagu, BML, MACL, MAWC, Alia Investments, and Storm Events, the awards continue to be the Maldives’ only national platform celebrating the people who power its global hospitality success.