In this episode, we sit down with Lina Maalouf Husseini, a French-Lebanese, self-taught artist. Lina's art bridges cultures, influenced by her life between Lebanon and France. Known for her contemporary approach, she transforms ordinary materials, particularly PVC, into stunning works of art, thanks to a unique collaboration with her husband, Rolan…

Anna-Maria Athanasiou, a Greek Cypriot author from Leeds, began her writing journey in secret, jotting down her first stories on napkins. Her debut novel, Waiting for Summer, grew from these humble beginnings into a 900-page best-seller, eventually becoming the first book in a two-part series. Encouraged by her family, especially her supportive bro…

In this episode of our podcast, we're thrilled to introduce Holly Johnson. Holly is the inspiring editor of Vegan Food & Living magazine and the host of the Simply Vegan podcast. During our conversation, Holly will share her personal journey of going vegan seven years ago, what motivated her to make the switch, and how it has shaped her life in the…

In this episode, we speak with Rebecca Pierides, a Cypriot leader in the hospitality industry and Managing Director at Churchill Hotel Management, which operates the Crowne Plaza Limassol. With years of experience Rebecca shares her passion for delivering true hospitality and the incredible stories behind it. Rebecca takes us through her life, from…

In this episode, we sit down with Taras Lozhenko, a Ukrainian entrepreneur and one of the passionate founders of Octopus Microbrewery, a rising local favorite in Cyprus. Located in Sotira, near Ayia Napa, Octo Microbrewery is known for its unfiltered and unpasteurized beers that capture the essence of clean, aromatic flavors. Taras shares insights …

In this episode, we’re so happy to introduce Christine Keeble Watson, a founding member and Past President of Cyprus International Women of Today (CIWOT). Christine has been with CIWOT since it was established in 2009, and with her extensive experience living across various countries, she understands first hand the profound need for a welcoming com…

In this podcast, we’ll meet Lusine and hear her inspiring journey from Armenia to Cyprus, filled with challenges she faced along the way. With her positive outlook and sharp mind, Lusine has achieved remarkable success in Cyprus. She is the Director at Vestnik Kipra Group, a company dedicated to serving the Russian-speaking and expat communities in…

In this episode, we are joined by George Xydas, co-founder of the Swiss Biological Medical Center in Cyprus. George shares the story behind the center, which focuses on holistic health and wellness by integrating advanced medical practices with natural healing. The center aims to help people achieve longevity and optimal health through personalized…

In this episode, we sit down with Baria Alamuddin, a renowned British-Lebanese journalist and writer, whose passion for her work shines through her decades-long career. An award-winning journalist and editor of Media Services Syndicate, Baria has interviewed numerous world leaders and played a significant role in shaping political discourse in the …

In this episode of Hotel Talk, we are thrilled to welcome Carine Khoury Niemann, the visionary director of Floral Image, a sustainable flower service based in Cyprus. Join us as we explore her unique experiences growing up in a multicultural environment, balancing different languages and traditions, her academic journey, and the challenges and joys…

Eleni Savva is a storyteller at heart, with a background in filmmaking and coaching. Having lived most of her life in London, she’s traveled the world capturing human stories and connecting with diverse cultures. Her experiences naturally led her to coaching, where she empowers individuals to unlock their potential and believe in limitless possibil…

Richi Shah is an Indian social media influencer, and content creator. Originally from Mumbai, Richi began her career as an accountant but soon discovered her passion for social media. Through her creative content, she started collaborating with brands and embraced her love for travel. Now, she travels the world with her partner, sharing travel tips…

Clementine Ynna, born in France and now living in Paphos, Cyprus, is a Muscular Dystrophy expert, a talented author, and a loving mother who has turned her personal challenges into a mission of hope. Her life changed when her young son was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. This pushed her to learn more about the condition and its causes, alter her…

Kiera Chaplin, a businesswoman and philanthropist, is carving out her own path while honouring the legacy of her iconic family name. In this series, we will explore her journey from a successful modelling and acting career to her current ventures in business and her philanthropic efforts. As a passionate member of the Desert Flower organization, Ki…

Agni Scott is the main female actor in the Netflix No 1 movie ‘Find Me Falling’ who played alongside Harry Connick Jr in this romantic and humorous film. She is even more beautiful in real life and shares with us some of her history, how she got into acting, where her name comes from, what she’s loved about her job, balancing her career and motherh…

Princess Katarina of Serbia shares some incredible stories with us along with inspiring insights into what it means to be Royal, with her love of the outdoors, growing up with apples and being the only daughter of the family. She is a descendent of Queen Victoria and happily gives us some tips on Royal etiquette also! A delightful episode that ever…

Amal Daraghmeh Masri is the Editor in Chief and CEO of the Middle East Business News and Magazine and the founder and CEO of Ougarit Group. She lives in Palestine and tells us honestly what life is like there on a daily basis and her hopes for the future. We are not a political podcast but this honest, real and authentic interview is an inspiring e…

A short and sweet episode where you can smile and find out more about the concept, design and early history of our GOLDEN MONKEY AUTHENTIC THAI RESTAURANT. Fawzi Azar is not only the interior architect and designer behind this incredible restaurant but also a family friend and guest of our resort… our family now enjoyjng no less than four generatio…

Alexander Novicov is a brand storyteller, a speaker, and the author of a Seth Godin endorsed book called ‘Not Another Pair of Shoes’. Living in London but having grown up in Cyprus, he tells us a little about his own personal journey but more importantly the power of marketing and telling your brand’s story. We discuss some common mistakes, interes…

Simon Maguire is the co-founder of Rockingham Partners and the Managing Director of the New Forest Hotel Collection. He has a passion for hospitality spanning over two decades and talks frankly about the pros and cons of the industry as well as the dreaded 40’s burnout so many face, how to overcome challenges and what it means to be a father. A gre…

Stephany Piper shares with us her views on weight loss, microbiome, food intolerance, calories, healthy weight apps and more. She is a Certified nutrition therapist & nutritional scientist of Germany, studying for over six years and now working for ten years in Cyprus. A very insightful episode into the world of nutrition, even touching on the data…

Stelana Kliris is the trailblazer who put Cyprus on Netflix’s map… she is a writer, producer and director, and her New Romantic comedy movie ‘Find me Falling’ staring Harry Connick Jr is premiering on Netflix worldwide on the 19th July 2024. In this remarkable episode, she tells us some truths about her career, path to Netflix and fun inside secret…

Maria Raporport is the Marketing and Parents Relationship Director and Leadership Coordinator of The Island Private School in Limassol. In this episode we discuss the vision behind this innovative school, with three different curriculums and methods of teaching on offer, the pros and cons of different academic systems, as well as delving into impor…

Michael Demosthenous is the Managing Director of Elpis Tourism and Hospitality Seminars Ltd and an Expert Tourism Consultant and Certified Trainer. In this fiery episode, many topics are discussed, different points of view raised and industry problems (and possible solutions) highlighted. It’s a very entertaining episode with lots of interesting fo…

Philippos Aristotelous is a lawyer, author, TedX speaker, consultant and podcast host of Marvel Talks which is recorded at St Raphael Resort … there’s always a hotel connection with everyone in this world! In this episode we discuss his personal journey, inspiration behind his book and insights into leadership and company culture. Enjoy! #hoteltalk…

Rita El-Mounayer is the CEO of Sat-7 which has a mission to see a growing Church in the Middle East and North Africa, confident in Christian faith and witness, serving the community and contributing to the good of society and culture. She talks about her own unbelievable start in life, in war torn Lebanon, her mother passing away when she was just …

Marcos Zambartas is the next generation of his family’s business, Zambartas Winery. He is extremely passionate about his career and his father’s legacy, and very knowledgeable about wines and Cyprus’s place in wine history as well as its future. A simply great episode which was not only fun, but super informative and entertaining. A must listen for…

Jill Douka is a Certified Coach Master Trainer and four times No 1 bestselling author. She has spoken at TedX twice and is currently training for a triathlon. As a single mom and entrepreneur, she shares her own personal journey, thoughts on life and tips on how to stay positive in this uplifting conversation between two friends. A super fun and in…

Tasos Michael, Executive Chairman and CEO of Cyprus Airways shares with us a little about himself, how he went from law to aviation and ended up in his current challenging role. He talks frankly about this complex and interesting industry as well as his hopes and ambitions for the airlines future. A fascinating insight into a complex world offering…

Really great to have such wonderful guests such as Tim Fadeev and Andrey Ivashentsev who are the founders of GDCy - Game Dev Cyprus. This is a fun yet truly interesting and inspiring episode and I personally definitely learnt a lot about an exciting industry and community that is growing by the day and the reasons why Cyprus is becoming such a hub …

Anna Gubareva talks to us about founding City of Friends Club, the importance of sustainability and a circular economy and what she, and everyone, can do to help support this great initiative. Thank you Anna for being so brave in her first ever interview in English and we can’t wait to see many more of her wonderful efforts. City Of Friends Club Ho…

Nicola Mari is the man responsible for putting Cyprus on the map recently in BBC news with his groundbreaking discovery that our rock, namely Boninite, holds a key to help scientists understand the planet Mercury. Nicola is a Researcher in Volcanolgy at the University of Pavea in Italy and visited Cyprus in November of 2021 in a remarkable expediti…

Tony Antoniou has worn many hats in his career, from businessman in IT services to the public sector and most notably heading the national airline Cyprus Airways before its official closure in that capacity, he is now the Chairman of the Limassol Tourism Board. He talks openly about Limassol, the good and the bad, the amazing to what can be improve…

Mrs Andri Anastasiadou, the former First Lady of the Republic of Cyprus for ten years, is our honoured guest for this incredibly special milestone of Hotel Talk’s 100th anniversary episode. In this concise and compelling interview, she opens up about her time in office, what she is most proud of, offering us insights into her busy schedule and some…

Andreas Athinodorou is the CEO of ATG Fund Services and is passionate about the sea and kayaking. He talks vividly about his happy memories in Kyrenia and what the image of this occupied town means to him and those at the Nautical Club of Kyrenia. This embodiment of principles manifested in the charity promoting para-kayaking and the ripples affect…

George, Jad and Kamal are young entrepreneurs that can inspire the young and the old alike. With a vision to make a difference, be of use and change the future, they embarked at the tender school age of 15 years old to start a company to repurpose food waste in Cyprus. Their plans are big and their energy even bigger. In this touching episode, thes…

Michelle Adams, a best selling author, originally from the UK who lives in Cyprus, talks to us openly about the real life behind her dream job of writing, with its challenges and perks. She is a wife and mother, and shares with us her personal story about moving counties, learning a new language and developing her writing skills. An inspiring tale …

Malvina Nicolaou is the young Cypriot entrepreneur behind Rescue Box, an amazing initiative started in 2020 to give surplus locally grown fruits and vegetables a second chance. In this episode she discusses the concept, the dream, the journey and a little bit about life that will be sure to inspire you all. Malvina Nicolaou Rescue Box Host Farah Sh…

Marianna Fortoma, the Business Development and Marketing Manager of YGIA Polyclinic in Limassol, Cyprus, shares with us some fascinating insights into the world of hospitals, medical care, marketing strategies, hospitality and medical tourism. A truly fascinating episode covering so many aspects of the private and national healthcare systems that e…

Chryso Savva is the founder and CEO of Stronde. She shares with us her insights into digital strategy, email campaigns and platforms as well as social media intakes and her love to Cyprus. A lovely conversation delving into the digital world of business which will be useful for all entrepreneurs and businesses. Chryso Savva Facebook LinkedIn Strond…

Roberto Ioannides chars to us about love for fitness and a passion for adrenaline and life itself. As a kinesiologist, tennis coach and personal trainer among other talents, he loves inspiring others and supporting them to reach their full potential. He shares his contagious positivity and ideas behind what makes him one of the most sought after te…

In this short yet insightful episode with such a wonderful gentleman, Mr Totos Theodosiou shares with us his love to for the sea and how that passion created a pathway to begin international relations between Cyprus and Israel. I personally got to learn so much about our own history and significance at St Raphael Resort and Marina, in his touching …

Just had an incredible conversation with Stowe Shoemaker, PhD my professor from 2008 at Cornell University in a PDP. Check out this episode of HOTEL TALK podcast where we dive into some fascinating insights into the world of hospitality. We also discuss his recent book launch ‘HOSPITABLE HEALTHCARE’ which is a must-read for anyone looking to improv…

Peter Kypri, aka the Cypriot Smurf, talks to us about his explosive social media presence and comedy acts, why he loves making people laugh, his new podcast with Lagi Flatley (Britain’s Got Talent Star Cypriot dancer) and some other surprisingly serious moments in this upbeat, entertaining and inspiring episode. Peter Kypri Facebook Instagram YouTu…

Marina Lazaris is the author of ‘Men Need Love Too - Man’s Simple Guide to Sex and Relationships’ and is also the host of the podcast ‘The Marina Show’ on Spotify. She is the mother of two young daughters and a relationship coach. In this unique episode she shares with us why she does what she does, why she focuses on men, and some interesting tips…

Savvas Kyriakides is the President of the Great Britain - Cyprus Business Association and talks to us about the connection between the two countries, the reason and drive behind the creation of the community and his own life with all he has experienced and learnt from the two countries he calls home. Savvas Kyriakides Facebook Instagram Great Brita…

Christos Angelides is well known as the President of the Cyprus Hotel Managers Association among many other roles. In this episode we discuss hotels, politics, family, sports, dreams and really get to know the man behind the smile. Christopher Angelides Facebook Instagram Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok St Raphael…

Martin Rees is a British Magician and Guiness Book of World Records holder. Be prepared to be mind blown by this honest magician sharing his life, story, some tricks and truths behind the magic industry and all that makes it so special. Matin Rees FaceBook Instagram Magin Martin Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok St Raphael…

Victor Ioannides is the Managing Director of Nicos Rossos Insurance Brokers and shares with us some insights into the world of health insurance and beyond. Victor Ioannides Linkedin Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok St RaphaelFarah Shammas

Pleasure to have Dr. Cesar Daoud on HOTEL TALK PODCAST speaking opening about the benefits of Chinese medicine, western medicine and his move to Cyprus from Lebanon. He shared some incredible life lessons from his travels to China and from his family experiences. A great episode especially for those looking for holistic health and to understand our…