World Environment Day may have been celebrated on June 5, 2026, but there is one hospitality group that lives and breathes environmental stewardship every single day of the year. Across the turquoise waters, coral reefs, and pristine islands of the Maldives and Sri Lanka, Sun Siyam Resorts has quietly built a blueprint for what responsible luxury can truly look like. At the helm of this transformative journey is the very charismatic Deepak Booneady, Group CEO, Sun Siyam Resorts, whose passionate vision extends far beyond exceptional guest experiences.
When the weather gets warm, there’s nothing better than taking the party outside. But making your outdoor space truly inviting for guests means more than just setting out a table and some chairs. A great backyard get-together is all about creating an experience, turning your patio, deck, or garden into a comfy, stylish extension of your home. It’s about building a vibe that makes guests want to kick back, hang out, and enjoy the fresh air.
On World Environment Day, while conversations around climate change, sustainability, and environmental responsibility echoed across the globe, The Orchid Hotel Mumbai chose to transform words into action. Through a series of thoughtful green initiatives, India's first eco-friendly hotel reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to nature, sustainability, and community engagement.
A third-generation farmer and the visionary founder of Ervana Wildfarms, Apuroop returned to his family's 100-acre farmland in Andhra Pradesh's Rayalaseema region only to discover the consequences of years of conventional farming: depleted soils, declining biodiversity, diminishing water resources, and a fragile ecosystem struggling to survive. Where many would have seen a challenge to overcome through greater intervention, Apuroop saw an opportunity to partner with nature itself.
As cities grow denser, roads become more congested, and environmental pressures continue to mount, the future of sustainable urban living will depend not just on cleaner vehicles but on smarter ways of moving people. Recognising this challenge, Tarun Jain, Co-founder of LetzRyd, is working to transform the way urban India thinks about transportation... shifting the focus from ownership to access, efficiency, and shared mobility.
Climate change is a present-day reality disrupting livelihoods, destroying communities, and deepening economic vulnerabilities across India. While much of the world continues to focus on climate mitigation, Anupam Shrey, Co-Founder of Plutas.ai, has dedicated his efforts to an equally urgent challenge: helping people survive, adapt, and recover from climate shocks before they spiral into long-term crises.
At a time when the world is searching for practical solutions to reduce waste, curb plastic dependency, and encourage responsible consumption, Agni Mitra, Founder, Amwoodo, is proving that sustainability begins with the choices we make every day. Through his unwavering commitment to eco-friendly innovation and conscious living, Agni has emerged as a powerful advocate for environmental responsibility, making him a natural choice for TheGlitz Earth Warrior 2026.
On World Environment Day, actress, activist, and founder of No More Tears, Somy Ali delivers a powerful message to TheGlitz that is both deeply personal and globally urgent. For her, the environmental crisis is not just about data, policy, or distant warnings... it is about a collapsing relationship between humanity and the natural world.
In an exclusive interview with Sumita Chakraborty, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz, Deepak Nangla, Managing Director of Premier by Brightsun, shares his perspectives on modern luxury travel, the growing importance of personalization and storytelling, the rise of conscious travel, and the unforgettable experiences that have shaped his own philosophy of hospitality and exploration.