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Rodrigo Buanafina Designated General Supervisor at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives Rodrigo Buanafina has actually been promoted to General Supervisor at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, effective August 4. Rodrigo Buanafina has been promoted to the position of General Manager at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives. The promotion took effect on August 4. Buanafina, who formerly functioned as the Resort Manager, will now supervise the daily operations of the 45-villa resort, which uses nearly 300 employee.
Buanafina joined Gili Lankanfushi in 2018 as the Food and Beverage Manager and was later promoted to Director of Food and Drink. Throughout his tenure in the food and drink department, he led a team of nearly 100 and introduced a number of new dining experiences. These included a blind-dining experience and a Brazilian Churrascaria style night. His efforts in the department contributed to the resort’s dining reputation.
In 2023, Buanafina was promoted to Resort Manager. In this function, he handled everyday operations and oversaw remodelling jobs, including the construction of a new Marine Biology center and an Overwater Dining establishment. The resort likewise underwent refurbishments throughout his time as Resort Manager.
Buanafina’s career in hospitality includes numerous management roles in food and drink at other hotels, including The Nittany Lion Inn at The Pennsylvania State University and Pine Cliffs in Portugal.