With a career spanning over three decades and multiple countries, Luciano Sozzo has seen hospitality from every angle – from his early days as a 16 year old waiter in Italy to leading iconic luxury hotels across Europe and Central Asia. Today, as Chief Operating Officer of Stademos Hotels and Acting General Manager of AMARA Hotel, he brings a leadership style shaped by experience, empathy, and a deep belief in the power of human connection.   How has your definition…

Anastasia Yianni, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Sotheby’s International Realty in Cyprus, calls her work “an adventure within an adventure.” Over two decades in real estate have taught her to look beyond numbers and transactions, focusing instead on trust, structure, and people. Today, she is building a company with a distinctive culture where high standards blend seamlessly with a human touch. In this interview, Anastasia shares her leadership philosophy, how she navigates crises, and what helps her balance global expectations…

Continuing my story about Arctic wildlife, I want to tell you about those who live beneath the water’s surface – walruses, seals, narwhals, and whales. I will also talk about foxes and geese, which, as it turns out, are extremely important in the Arctic ecosystem. And I learned something striking – when the ice disappears, ringed seals will die out, and polar bears will decline even faster. I will explain why.   Walruses, Seals, Narwhals, and Whales: The Unseen Heroes…

In this article, I will share what I learned about Arctic wildlife from conversations with scientists, naturalists, and guides of the Swan Hellenic expedition. When you stand on the deck, gazing at the coastline, it may sometimes seem that there is no life there. But after spending even just a couple of days in the Arctic, you begin to realise that it has its own rules – very different from those we are used to. Talking to zoologists, ornithologists, naturalists,…