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We are proud to be launching a podcast that is dedicated to our home, Cyprus. Heart and soul, each and every one of us at Cybarco — a member of the Lanitis Group — is passionate about our own part in changing lives and communities through our pioneering projects. At the core of everything we do, is our love for this island. So, we are here to open a dialogue about what makes Cyprus so special to so many and we’d like to invite you to join us each month as we tell a different story with special guests and local insights from every sector and walk of life. Destination Cyprus, brought to you by Cybarco.
It’s hard to imagine pairing the word ‘insurance’ with a disruptive visionary who exudes passion and charisma. Driven by an unwavering commitment to change, Cypriot entrepreneur Emilios Markou has already redefined the sector in Greece and Romania and is now expanding to other underserved markets across Europe. Innovative, people and customer-centric, the Co-founder and Executive Director of full-stack insurance company “Hellas Direct” shares the highs and pitfalls of the start-up journey with us in our latest podcast episode.
Discover:
Hellas Direct - https://www.hellasdirect.gr/en
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Many of us left Cyprus and stayed away for decades to pursue a career in the arts. If you had a passion for the world of entertainment, for TV or film, you had to go where the work was; and it wasn't here. Our next guest is part of a long overdue change for the island. She has made history with the first Cypriot production on Netflix. A film shot entirely in Cyprus, with a lead actor and major streaming collaboration that are putting us in the spotlight. Discover all about 'Find Me Falling' and the talented Stelana Kliris on our latest podcast.
Discover: Stelana Kliris - https://www.meraki-films.com/
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We thought we met in Monaco in 2017. It was actually 2012 — the length of a bible, indeed! I never lost touch with this man since. He is profound, in every way. Ranked in the top four of the world's leading high net worth advisers, John is known for far more than his legal mind and his negotiating skills. A brand in his own right, he is an industry ambassador, a consulting superyacht advisor, a podcaster, a writer and a PhD researcher. He is also a fellow Cypriot; his deep-rooted, growing love for our island 'almost' rendered me speechless.
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Despite what he says, crunching data doesn't make our next guest any less of a real estate guru. His grasp of the sector, his hands-on experience in setting up large-scale real estate platforms and in repositioning real estate assets, equip him to consult on any related topic with the expertise of someone who has indeed been at it for decades! In this podcast episode, we cast a spotlight on Pavlos Loizou and his compelling career, we talk about staying relevant, the advent of artificial intelligence (and the tech in PropTech) and the need for Cyprus to continue adapting to change.
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Hard to imagine, but fifteen years ago Instagram didn’t exist. In fact, the first hashtag was invented in 2007. We used to buy newspapers and magazines, we used to read articles and press releases, we used to watch long-form interviews on terrestrial channels. We used to buy 'The Cyprus Weekly' on a Friday too – remember those days? Our next guest appeared on our radar fifteen years ago, as the Limassol correspondent for our top-selling national English-language newspaper; a journalist with far more to say than could fit into any column. She has since perfected the art of communication through her passion for the written word. And despite her years away from Cyprus, Andrianne Philippou has left her mark on the community and is determined to make her way back home. In our chat, we delve into her journey to the island and the reasons pulling her back.
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The festive season is upon us, and we couldn’t think of a better way to step into Christmas than with a sprinkle of musical magic. This month’s guest is an acclaimed international musical theatre performer, the star of some of our favourite Broadway and West End shows. He has performed all over the globe and this January, he is joining forces with Limassol’s TrakArt Pops Orchestra and Funraising Charity Foundation, to bring the West End to Cyprus. Best known for his leading roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and Beauty and the Beast, Earl Carpenter is also a Patron of the arts and an experienced producer with a dazzling biography. Join me on an access-all-areas journey through time, backstage in the world of our favourite musicals, and find out all about his truly fascinating career and his exciting plans for Cyprus.
Discover:Earl Carpenter - https://www.earlcarpenter.com/
TrakArt Culture Development Foundation - https://trakart.org.cy/
Funraising Charity Foundation - https://funraising.org.cy/
Show Tickets (5 - 7 January 2023) - https://www.pattihio.com.cy/performances/
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Already firmly established, despite being in operation for no more than two and a half years, TechIsland is a non-profit organisation with a clear objective: to transform Cyprus into a recognised international Tech Hub. At the organisation's helm, General Manager Marios Giorgoudis and Head of Operations Tanya Romanyukha, are a charismatic intellectual powerhouse driving the mission of its people and steering the activities for the island's tech ecosystem at large. In this episode, we delve into their respective journeys, we discuss the sector's evolution and potential, outlining the challenges and opportunities through a doer's lens of passion, optimism and unwavering ambition.
Discover:
TechIsland - https://www.thetechisland.org/
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He's a quintessential entrepreneur: The co-founder and CEO at Heart Group, the co-founder of Reflect Festival, the co-founder of TechIsland, the co-founder of Workin Spaces, the co-founder of Whitebeam Ventures, the co-founder of Heart Hotels...and he's only 32. He has been integral to putting the city of Limassol and our beautiful island on the map in ways that are beyond his years; he continues to create waves in the tech world; he is quite simply unstoppable when it comes to evoking change for generations of 'doers' in Cyprus. In this episode, Stylianos talks about the value of failure and purpose, opportunity and growth, his mission to create meaningful projects for our community and his perpetual passion for Cyprus.
Discover:
The Heart Group - https://www.theheart.group/
Reflect Festival - https://reflectfest.com/
TechIsland - https://www.thetechisland.org/
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From vision to reality, Limassol Marina has become a symbol of what we are capable of in Cyprus when we come together to deliver something transformative for our country, its image and economy. The shareholder companies behind the project believed they could bring an award-winning superyacht destination to fruition. They did it. A passionate team of individuals also believed they could firmly establish an annual boat show that would put Cyprus on the map, internationally. They did that too. Tom Lord is the man behind the management of the berths at Limassol Marina, its comprehensive range of yachting services, facilities, and all marina operations. In this conversation, he shares his ten-year journey with us, as well as his thoughts on the flourishing yachting industry.
Discover:
Limassol Marina - https://www.limassolmarina.com/
Limassol Boat Show - https://limassolboatshow.com/
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I have known Chris for years…from a distance. In fact, in a country the size of Cyprus, it would be far more accurate to say I have known ‘of’ Chris for years. Today’s podcast was a stark reminder of the true value of meaningful connections and that precious face-to-face contact we came so close to losing in the aftermath of the pandemic. I got to know the man behind the CEO of the award-winning international communications agency, his passion for the pioneering business – built from the ground up by his legendary father with the entire family in tow – and his love for virtually all things Cyprus. Somewhere between our chat about the marketing and communications’ landscape, strategies and brand growth, digitisation, and travel, he shone the spotlight on some incredible (and hilarious) stories that beautifully reflect all that is magical about life in Cyprus.
Discover Action Global Communications: https://actionprgroup.com/
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The juxtaposition is fitting, of course. A diplomat and a chicken delving into the magic that is: the Limassol Carnival. Today's guest has put his passion where his pen is and written an absolutely fascinating, and historically invaluable, book about this annual ritual in Cyprus. Over 14 years and 160 interviews later, he has given us a compilation of stories and photographs that will make you ache with nostalgia and launch you into a state of colour, laughter, dance, and celebration. Stelios Georgiades loves life; his quest to understand the essence of differing cultures, to bridge the gaps between us, has led to an intriguing parallel with the thing he loves most. Join us on the first day of the extravaganza for a journey through his life and our carnival.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode intro
01:52 Stelios' education in Turkish Studies
04:17 Moving over to the Ministry as a Diplomat
05:43 What made you write this book
06:54 Why is carnival such a 'Limassol' thing
08:15 The impact from changes in society
09:37 The evolution of carnival over the years
11:07 The history of carnival in Cyprus
12:15 Your take on the psychology behind dressing up
14:50 A walk through some of the traditions
16:40 Social class and breaking boundaries
18:51 The Limassol Carnival parades over time
21:35 A bit about other carnivals around the world
22:42 Why the Cyprus carnival is the one to attend
24:26 That carnival feeling
24:58 What does your carnival schedule look like
26:52 The history of carnival music and Kantadoroi
28:59 Nostalgia and the Limassol spirit in a book
31:12 Do you always come back to Cyprus for carnival
31:39 Rio Carnival and the costumes
33:05 Carnival lovers around the world
33:50 One thing you would change about Cyprus
34:40 Describe Cyprus in three words
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The names of today's guests have become synonymous with the Cyprus wine industry and its compelling evolution over the past two decades. Integral to a new, improved and competitive image, that puts our wineries on the map internationally, Sophocles Vlassides and Rebecca Argyrides open up about their respective journeys into winemaking, the rewards and pitfalls of the job, the passion that drives the quality and vision for the future.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode intro
01:29 Guest intro
02:37 A little bit about Sophocles Vlassides
06:23 A little bit about Rebecca Argyrides
08:48 Why Cyprus; what keeps you both here
12:04 How would you characterise Cyprus wine
14:41 What's a typical year like for a winemaker
20:13 The people and the learning process
23:57 Building teams and career prospects in Cyprus
27:00 Local wineries' network and communication
29:52 Cyprus winery demographic and visitor experience
34:57 The evolution of our wine and the Limassol Wine Festival
38:24 The future of Cyprus wine
40:51 The allure of rosé wine
42:59 The trend of Commandaria and Zivania
44:12 History, heritage, family
45:24 Drinking responsibly - myth or fact
48:09 One thing you would change about Cyprus
50:05 Describe Cyprus in three words
51:55 Thanks, holiday wishes and closing
Contact our guests:
Sophocles Vlassides - https://vlassideswinery.com/
Rebecca Argyrides - https://vasawinery.com/
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Over a decade at the helm of Cyprus’ leading luxury property developer – the company behind landmark projects like The Oval, Limassol Marina, Trilogy Limassol Seafront, and a member of the Lanitis Group – Michalis Hadjipanayiotou has played a key role in changing the face of Limassol. He is the CEO of Cybarco Development Ltd, the Chairman of The Cyprus Land and Building Developers' Association and a Director on various Boards. With more than twenty years of leadership experience across multiple industries, and a track record of successfully balancing stakeholder interests, he has driven the sales, marketing, and business development for pioneering developments in Cyprus and multinational corporations like Pepsico International and Procter & Gamble. In the launch episode of “Destination Cyprus”, Michalis shares his personal journey back home to Cyprus, his thoughts on the country’s benefits and potential, his insights on the real estate sector, as well as the challenges we have faced and continue to encounter along the way.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Guest biography
02:01 Your journey from university to real estate
07:42 What brought you back to Cyprus; what attracts so many of us home
10:48 Reasons property is still booming despite numerous crises
14:26 Snapshot of Cybarco projects’ status
19:45 What attracts high-net-worth individuals to Cyprus
23:00 The ‘new’ Limassol and split public opinion
28:25 Your views on prices and rising rents
31:17 Your projections for real estate in coming years
33:33 If you could change one thing about Cyprus, what would it be
34:53 Describe Cyprus in three words
36:05 Thanks on launch episode and closing
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Welcome to Destination Cyprus, the ultimate podcast for celebrating all things wonderful about our beautiful island. Each and every one of us at Cybarco is passionate about our own part in changing lives and communities through our pioneering projects. At the core of everything we do, is our love for this island. So, I’m here to open a dialogue about what makes Cyprus so special to so many and I’d like to invite you to join us each month as we tell a different story, with special guests and local insights, from every sector and walk of life.
Follow Cybarco on social media, subscribe on YouTube and all podcast channels.