Hotelier Maldives has recognised four long-serving tourism professionals with the Dedicated Service Awards at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, held on 26 April 2026 at NIVA Kurumba Maldives.

Presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 marked the third edition of the annual awards, which remain the only national recognition in the Maldives dedicated to acknowledging the talent and contribution of resort employees.

The Dedicated Service Awards are selected by the Hotelier Maldives team and presented in addition to the 23 individual and 12 team awards conferred during the gala. The special recognition honours individuals whose careers have made a lasting contribution to the development of the Maldivian tourism industry.

This year’s recipients are Adam Saeed of Bandos Maldives, Mohamed Waheed of Equator Village, Mohamed Naeem of Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, and Abdul Samad Ibrahim of Club Med Maldives.

“Through the Dedicated Service Awards, we want to recognise individuals whose work has helped shape the tourism industry in the Maldives over many years,” said Ali Naafiz, Editor of Hotelier Maldives. “These four honourees represent dedication, professionalism and service that have supported resorts, teams and communities across the country. Their contribution goes beyond their own workplaces and forms part of the wider story of Maldivian tourism.”