Press & Coverage Archives - Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, Announces Debut Cookbook Plant to Plate

July 2026: Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, the pioneer of sustainable barefoot luxury, has announced the launch of Plant to Plate: Vegan Recipes from Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, the debut cookbook by Executive Chef Harinath Govindaraj. Published by St James’s House and launching in October 2026, the beautifully curated coffee-table book celebrates Chef Hari’s 20 years at the…

July 31, 2026

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, Awarded Best Honeymoon Resort

February 2026: Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, the pioneer of sustainable, barefoot luxury, has been awarded Best Honeymoon Resort at the 2026 UK Weddings & Honeymoons Awards. In a glittering ceremony at London’s Dorchester Hotel on 5th February 2026, Gili Lankanfushi collected the coveted award, a recognition of it s outstanding honeymoon offering.

March 20, 2026

Turning Waste into Wonder: Inside Gili Lankanfushi’s Sewage Treatment Plant

Sustainability efforts at Gili Lankanfushi include an innovative Sewage Treatment Plant that turns wastewater into reusable water, saving resources and reducing the resort’s environmental footprint.

January 7, 2026

A Zodiac-Inspired Wellness Journey at Gili Lankanfushi’s Meera Spa

Discover the Rasi Pairing Journey at Gili Lankanfushi’s Meera Spa—a zodiac-inspired wellness experience blending astrology and Ayurveda.

December 1, 2025

Check In to a Storybook Christmas & New Year with Gili Lankanfushi

‘The Chronicles of Gili’-Themed Celebrations Include Festive Feasting, Family Film Screenings by Moonlight, Sparkling Crystal Healing and Sports with Santa on the Beach

November 11, 2025

Gili Lankanfushi Promotes Rodrigo Buanafina to General Manager

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives promotes Rodrigo Buanafina to General Manager, bringing 15+ years of luxury hospitality experience to the iconic eco resort.

August 27, 2025

Gili Lankanfushi Expands Latest Seagrass Conservation Initiatives

July 2025: Gili Lankanfushi pledged to conserve 1,250m² of seagrass, protecting over 80% of the lagoon’s cover as part of our ongoing ocean conservation efforts.

July 28, 2025

Gili Lankanfushi Appoints Florian Leven as Director of Operations

June 2025: With over 25 years of global hospitality experience, Florian Leven brings a fresh perspective and seasoned leadership to our barefoot sanctuary.

June 10, 2025

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, Awarded EarthCheck Gold Status

March 2025: Gili Lankanfushi Maldives the pioneer of sustainable, barefoot luxury in the Maldives, has been awarded Gold Certification by EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism.

March 13, 2025

Gili Lankanfushi Recognised In Two Categories At The World Travel Awards 2021

October 2021: Gili Lankanfushi is delighted to announce that it has won the Indian Ocean’s Leading Hotel Residences 2021 and Maldives’ Leading Green Resort 2021 at this year’s World Travel Awards 2021.

October 1, 2021