The evergreen Kurumba Maldives hosted the Future Summit 2025 on June 25, 2025, a landmark event that brought together government leaders, tourism industry pioneers, and industry visionaries to discuss the next chapter of Maldivian tourism. Under the theme “Maldives Tourism: The Next Leap Forward,” the summit delivered a day of thought-provoking discussions, actionable ideas, and meaningful connections that promise to drive the industry toward a sustainable and innovative future.

The event opened with an address by Hon. Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Tourism and Environment, who called for greater dialogue and closer industry collaboration to support sustainable growth. Key takeaways included empowering Maldivian hospitality professionals, expanding cultural offerings, and embracing data-driven strategies across the sector.

Dr. Naushad Mohamed delivered the keynote address on “How the Maldives Can Stay Ahead in a Competitive Global Tourism Market.” A renowned thought leader in education and innovation, Dr. Naushad discussed how the Maldives can leverage its unique cultural and natural assets to differentiate itself in an increasingly crowded global market.

Mr. Amjad Thaufeeg presented findings titled “From Boom to Balance: Can the Maldives Keep Growing Without Losing What Makes It Special?” — a brief history of Maldivian tourism numbers, supported by key statistics highlighting both concerns and opportunities.

Three key panel discussions tackled the industry’s most pressing challenges:

From Boom to Balance: Can the Maldives Keep Growing Without Losing What Makes It Special? This panel discussion explored the delicate balance between economic growth and preserving the Maldives’ unique identity. Hosted by Amjad Thaufeeg, it featured valuable insights from panelists Shaahina Ali, Nurain Janah, and Athif Shakoor.

Keeping Maldives a Dream Destination Beyond 2050: What Should We Do Now? This discussion focused on what it will take to ensure the Maldives remains a bucket-list destination for decades to come. Hosted by Rifaa Ath Saeed, the panel included contributions from Rajesh Mehta, Mohamed Ushau, and Ahmed Fahudh.

The final and highly engaging panel discussion, titled “Future-Proofing Tourism: Building the Talent Pipeline for a Rapidly Evolving Industry,” was hosted by Aminath Rushma and explored strategies for building a robust talent pipeline to meet the demands of a changing sector. Panelists included Aalim Mohamed, Ali Shamin, and Mauroof Mohamed.

Beyond the sessions, the summit fostered real collaboration. Attendees connected over coffee with Kurumba’s turquoise waters as a backdrop, embracing what the Future Summit is all about—turning ideas into reality.

Looking ahead, Future Summit 2026 was announced and will once again be hosted at Kurumba Maldives on June 26, 2026. The commitment remains clear: to drive purposeful dialogue, foster collaboration, and inspire the next chapter of Maldivian tourism.