Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas

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 expedition which lead to the most surprisi

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 improved, the beauty to the dirt. An inte

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 wisdom about motherhood, family

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 of the ‘dream team’ go furthe

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, these three young friends share with t

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 that is full of love, hope and enc

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 NicolaouRescue BoxHost Farah Shammas :InstagramFacebookLinkedin St

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 exist in many countries, this conve

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 SavvaFacebookLinkedInStrondeHost Farah Shammas :InstagramFacebook

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 tennis instructors currently in Lima