Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas

Send us Fan Mail Craig Cowell is a British Body Builder and fitness fanatic who’s life’s tricks took him on a European journey where he found himself in hotel entertainment and eventually opening his own company, Animatrix. Here he tells us a little about this journey including boarding school experiences, but most importantly one of the most shocking stories that you may ever hear from a hotelier...

Send us Fan Mail Nadia Kljajic is a famous TV Weather and National Lottery Presenter in Serbia. She was Miss Serbia and represented her country in Miss World which took place in 2019 in China. She also held the prestigious title of Miss Tourism. Here she shares her true story and all the valuable lessons which the life of a beauty queen has taught her, not to be taken on surface value, with hard w...

Send us Fan Mail Vicki Broadbent is a celebrity mum, tv broadcaster, producer and author of the No 1 bestselling book ‘MumBoss’. As a guest of our resort, it was a pleasure to meet Vicki and her lovely family, to have the chance to have this very open and honest conversation about business and home, balancing the two, and all that comes in between. Vicki Broadbent Facebook Intagram Honest Mum Host...

Send us Fan Mail Thomas Klein The founder of Veggie Hotels and Vegan Welcome shares his story and how veganism has inspired his personal and professional journey. Whether you are vegetarian/vegan or not, this is an inspiring conversation bringing many truths and facts to light. Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok Farah's Club St Raphael

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Linda Papadopoulos is one of the most well-known and respected psychologists working in the UK today. She is the author of many books and a well know media star. In this episode we discuss the effects of the pandemic on people’s behaviour and psyche as well as general ideas concerning overall happiness and wellbeing Dr Linda Papadopoulos Instagram Twitter Host Farah Shammas :...

Send us Fan Mail Klea Symeou is a remarkable personality in the tourism industry in Cyprus. Having worked for many years in hospitality, her speciality is the groups and incentives business, brining colour and life to corporate events, parties and more. Here she shares her heartwarming and personal story of struggle and determination, of motherhood and academic achievements, to be where she is tod...

Send us Fan Mail Mind Body Spirit Cyprus Director and Organizer shares with us her inspiration and why this festival is so important to so many in such different ways. This is a friendly conversation between Marilena Angelides and Farah Shammas discussing how important events like this really are, and how many lessons they have learnt along the way, at this important milestone of hosting ten years...

Send us Fan Mail Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis -  is a life coach, hypnotherapist and the host of the podcast “Most Memorable Journeys” She claims that people who spend their money on experiences, such as travel tend to be happier in their life and in this episode shares her thoughts and own personal life journey with us along with some fun Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis Facebook Instagram Host Farah S...

Send us Fan Mail Nicholas talks about growing up with less and taking every single opportunity to be successful. He shares the valuable lessons he has learnt from the hotel industry, despite deciding to leave it, and where he will go from here. Nicholas is an International Certified Professional Coach and his mission is to help people to awaken to their true potential and possibilities in their pe...

Send us Fan Mail Grete Brokiene is Mrs Lithuania Globe and a Wellness & Integratvie Nutrition Coach. She lives in Cyprus and in this episode talks openly about her personal journey, what her experiences have taught her and her new found passions. Interestingly, hotels have been a huge part of her life as her father was the owner of Kempinski, Radisson SAS/BLU Lithuania and more. Enjoy this fri...

Send us Fan Mail Professor Dimitrios Buhalis is a Strategic Management and Marketing expert with specialisation in Information Communication Technology, Smart Environments and Interactive Marketing, He is an expert in technology applications in the Tourism, Travel, Hospitality and Leisure industries. He is Professor of Smart Tourism at Bournemouth University Business School and is currently Visiti...

Send us Fan Mail Julian Bray, the Editor in Chief of the famous shipping business news ‘Tradewinds’ shares with us his interesting story and some hard truths behind the shipping industry and what it takes to be a journalist along with his personal journey. An intriguing conversation that will resonate with anyone whatever background or industry they are from. Tradewinds TradeWinds.com Instagram Ho...

Send us Fan Mail Marianna Rosset is an actor, writer, founder of Altadium Productions, singer and mother of three young children. In this very friendly and open conversation, she candidly shares her thoughts of life, her philosophy and practices that have changed her life and keep her strong, her inspirations and dreams. A truly inspiring lady, everyone will gain from her deep thoughts and positiv...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone should listen to this raw and authentic discussion from a woman who has had to fight for so much, yet is so positive and full of love. You will never see a maid in the same way again.  Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok Farah's Club St Raphael

Send us Fan Mail The truth about what is takes to be a pilot, the fun and the dangers, and the full background to this demanding job is discussed here in depth. Kevin Korcz Linkedin Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok Farah's Club St Raphael

Send us Fan Mail Sakis opens up into the true hardships of the hotel industry, from a Food and Beverage background, but ultimately what is rewarding and why, despite a burn out, he just couldn’t leave.  Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok Farah's Club St Raphael

Send us Fan Mail An intriguing discussion of life at so many stages and on so many levels, and how hotels really are connected to people in the most interesting and integral ways, even royalty.  Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok Farah's Club St Raphael

Send us Fan Mail John Lee is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Investor, Speaker and Author of "Business Hack" and has over 6M followers in Social Media. John talks opening about entrepreneurship and shares some invaluable insights into business and marketing. John Lee  Instagram Facebook Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok Farah's Club St Raphael

Send us Fan Mail Yiannis is a positive soul who discusses opening his take on people and organisations, and how we can all better ourselves and move forward in every possible way. Yiannis Kalogerakis   Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok Farah's Club St Raphael

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Elias openly discusses some of the difficult times of his personal life, as well as those in the industry, and what he did to overcome them.  Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok Farah's Club St Raphael

Send us Fan Mail A famous model and philanthropist, Noella tells her real-life story of heartache, love, loss and courage. Noella Coursaris Musunka Facebook Instagram Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok Farah's Club St Raphael

Send us Fan Mail A short introduction to this fascinating podcast and the real lives that surround true lives, all connected one way or another by hotels  Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok Farah's Club St Raphael

Send us Fan Mail Vassos Kilanis is a very well known figure in the hospitality industry in Cyprus. He became a General Manager at the very young age of 30 and here discusses what it took, his motivation and gives some insight into the real him, both at work and at home Vassos Kilanis Instagram Facebook Host Farah Shammas : Instagram Facebook Linkedin TikTok Farah's Club St Raphael