Paola joined Hilton, AD&C team in Italy in 2022 following the Central and Eastern Europe region and she is driving the direction of Interior Design strategy for new hotels, conversions and renovation projects within the whole Hilton brands such as Waldorf Astoria, Canopy, Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton and many more. Her passionate approach for “designs with a story to say” and unique background in both interior design and set design is bringing flair and a fresh approach to the growing stable of key properties that are under development in the region.

Paola started out in 2004 in Milan, Italy, designing sets for photoshoots, events and exhibits for designer brands such as Giorgio Armani and Valentino. Moved to the Middle East in 2008, she worked as the Head of Interior Design for Armani Casa in Bahrain, from where she moved to Qatar in 2011 specializing in VVIP residential properties. In 2013 she moved to Singapore, joining the well-known hospitality design consultancy, HBA (Hirsch Bedner Associate). In 2015 joined the established development company Emaar, in Dubai, working for 3 years on Properties in Dubai as Assistant Director of Design for Hospitality Projects, supporting multiple luxury hotel and residential brands through the region.

Prior to joining Hilton, Paola joined Accor, Design & Technical Services team in Dubai in 2018 as Director of Interior Design Luxury brands in the TIMEA region following brands such as Raffles, Orient Express, Fairmont, Sofitel and Lifestyle brands.

Paola holds a Master’s Degree in Interior Design from Politecnico di Milano in Italy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Design from University of Central England in Birmingham, England.

Pinar Calimano has over 25 years of experience in hospitality design and hotel operations in Europe, Middle East, Africa, region as well as United States.

Pinar, a graduate of the New York School of Interior Design, started her design career at Stonehill & Taylor Architects in New York. Prior to returning to her hotelier roots in 2013 as Design Director for Hyatt International Hotels for MEA/SWA region, she delivered projects for hotel brands such as Ritz Carlton, Marriot, Sheraton, Hilton, and Millennium Hotels as interior design consultant.

In her current role, Pinar leads Four Seasons Hotels Design + Innovation Team in EMEA region and oversees the interior design of new hotels, restaurants and bars as well as renovation of existing properties.

Tomislav Čeh is a hospitality veteran with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. He joined the PKF hospitality group in 2018 and is based in Ljubljana (Slovenia) and Zagreb (Croatia) as Director.

Before joining the PKF hospitality group in Vienna, Tomislav worked for several years as General Manager and Managing Director in different hotel companies. He started his professional carrier at Globtour travel agency in Czechia as the head of finance and controlling. Later, he was Managing Director of Globtour Prague and after that, Managing Director of its mother company in Slovenia. He gained further experience heading the company that manages the natural and cultural heritage sites Postojna cave and Predjama castle in Slovenia. In his capacity as Managing Director of LifeClass Hotels & Spa, Portoroz, Slovenia, he was also involved in the redevelopment of the Kempinski Palace Portoroz in Slovenia. During his work at HETA Asset Resolution Slovenia, he set up the asset management department. The last position he held was Managing Director of Union hotels – the biggest hotel company in Ljubljana.

Tomislav graduated from the Faculty of Economics, University of Maribor, Slovenia. As part of his continued education pursuits, he completed the General Managers Program at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in Ithaca, New York.

Tomislav is a lifetime member of the Cornell Hotel Society.

Una Barac is the Founder and Executive Director of Atellior, architecture and interior design studio. While a fully qualified architect, Una’s passion is for interior design and she leads the creative design process within the company. Currently, Una is working on a large number of hospitality schemes across the UK and Europe, from boutique, unbranded hotels through to internationally branded schemes with Hilton, Marriott, Kerzner, InterContinental Hotel Group, Carlson Rezidor and Accor. Una also leads a number of high-end residential projects across London.

Kristina Zanic has had a distinguished career for three decades as an international designer for projects in over 20 countries. After starting an interior design company at age 26 and growing it to a multinational firm over 15 years, Kristina set up her eponymous studio in Dubai to offer a personalised service to clients. Ten years on, the studio has grown to four offices and 180 staff and won numerous design awards – including #1 Interior Design Firm in the Middle East in 2022, with Kristina also earning the #1 Designer title.

The studio designs interiors for urban hotels, nature resorts, private residences, and restaurants across Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe. The studio’s portfolio in Europe includes Marriott Domes Miramare, Domes Zeen Chania and Scarlet Beach Resort in Greece; Ritz Carlton Montenegro; Vranska Banka Resort in Serbia; Cres Island Resort and Split Rooftop Bar in Croatia; Ritz Carlton residences in Cyprus; and Grand Hyatt Regency in Kyiv.

Croatian by origin and Australian by birth, Kristina has a passion for travel and exploring different cultures. She has lived in 5 countries and travelled to over 70, often seeking places off the beaten track.

Marko Dabrović was born in Dubrovnik, 1969. He graduated from Architecture Faculty, University of Zagreb. Marko founded RNA studio for 3D computer generated visualizations in 1991, and he is one of the 4 founding partners of 3LHD.

Marko is most interested in implementing new technologies and materials in architecture. He is also one of the founders of VOLUM3 communication platform, and is actively involved in the development of new features.

He has been a member of the Croatian Architects Association 2002, an active member of the Croatian EUROPAN board, and an official expert of the Croatian Football Federation for infrastructural criteria. He has been a guest lecturer and critic on architecture faculties in Vienna, Munich, Leuven, Bruxelles, London, New York etc.

Although he is always involved in all 3LHD projects, a couple of projects distinct. He was project manager on Croatian Pavilions for EXPO exhibitions in Japan and Spain respon­sible for communication with local architects. He was partner in charge on LN Garden Resort, hotel complex in Guangzhou, which 3LHD designed together with Guangzhou Institute of Urban Planning and City Group. Marko was also one of the partners responsible for the Toronto Port Lands Sports Centre, on which 3LHD successfully collaborated with Rounthwaite Dick & Hadley Architects Inc. Some of current projects he is involved in as partner in charge include Rimac Campus in Zagreb, Hotel Argentina in Dubrovnik, Mobility Centre in Zagreb, Four Seasons Dubrovnik…

Maroje Mrduljaš, PhD, is architect engaged in teaching, researching, designing, writing, editing, curating and filmmaking. Maroje contributed to the exhibition projects in prestigious institutions including MoMA NY, SAM Basel, Venice Architecture Biennale, and published in Archithese, A+U, Vesper, Domus, Architecture Australia, Bauwelt, Modulor and elsewhere. Since 2005 he has served as editor, and since 2017 as editor-in-chief of Oris international magazine for architecture and culture based in Zagreb.

Maroje delivered lectures and was a guest critic at various universities including ARQ-UC Santiago de Chile, ETH Zurich, TU Wien, TU Graz, Politecnico di Milano, IUAV Venezia, KIT Karlsruhe, ETSA Madrid, Universität Liechtenstein, Berlage Institute Rotterdam, Iowa State University, and others. He lectured at prestigious international institutions including RIBA London, COAC Barcelona, Tadao Ando Foundation Osaka, and AZ Wien.

He has received four Neven Šegvić prizes for critical and theoretical work awarded by the Croatian Architects’ Society. He is the recipient of an honourable mention of the Dennis Sharp International Committee of Architectural Critics (CICA) Pierre Vago Journalism Award 2020. Maroje is an independent expert of the Mies van der Rohe EU Prize for contemporary architecture and a member of Committee of Experts of European Prize for Urban Public Space.

His most cited book is Modernism-in-Between, Mediatory Architectures of Socialist Yugoslavia (with Vladimir Kulić) while two seasons of documentaries Slumbers of concrete (with Saša Ban) commissioned by the Croatian National Television reached the widest audience.

In Evergreen Yoga Studios yoga is offered as a valuable to cope with life. As we unfold the mat our way of life is unfolded as well. The practice offers the body as a means to mirror the concerns, the thoughts, the mental procedures that each of us carries from his own process until now. Yoga shows the way for every person to become his own observer and in this way draw the strength to face reality as it is.

Practicing yoga makes us better observers of ourselves and eventually we become more courageous to balance issues that modern way of life brings to our path: anxiety, lack of self-confidence, stiffness, weakness, lack of concentration.

In this aspect, at Evergreen Yoga Studios you will experience yoga in its original form, while you will find space to unfold your own process, your own path, in an environment that is delighted to share.

In a warm and cozy environment, Evergreen Yoga Studios perceive yoga as a part of every day life, rather than a luxurious practice. Believing deeply in the gift of yoga, EYS create a yoga community, in which practice is open and reachable to everyone.

Evergreen Yoga Studios are specialized in Vinyasa Krama Yoga; a yoga kind that brings together breath and movement, preparing the body towards a certain peak pose. Vinyasa Krama is a dynamic yoga practice which, through the continuous flow of the breath and movement, introduces the practitioner to a state of moving meditation that purifies body and mind.

Vinyasa Krama Yoga, is a modern expression of traditional hatha yoga, that suits to the western spirit. Change is rapidly experienced and yoga benefits are soon reflected to the body and the mind. Suitable for strengthening, relaxation, flexibility, slimming, concentration, breath improvement, Vinyasa yoga can replace any other form of exercise, while offering all benefits of yoga.

Yoga is suitable for everybody. Regardless your physical condition, flexibility, strength or weight, come and experience with us this alternative life of living. Namaste

Studio LOST is a London based design studio founded by Constantina Tsoutsikou.

Australian born, raised in Greece and based in London, Constantina’s work emphasises the joy of discovery of the location, its history, and its culture.

Having led the European arm of a major international hospitality design studio for many years, Constantina has worked on award-winning hotel projects around the globe and founded Studio LOST, a collective of designers and thinkers in early 2020.

The Studio’s  philosophy focuses on providing a sense of wonder and discovery, both paramount to human well-being, while drawing inspiration from art, fashion and culture.

From luxury hotels to exclusive spas, Constantina’s talents have been integral to the success of destinations such as the Hilton Schiphol Amsterdam, The Capital Hotel Zagreb, ESPA at the Ritz Carlton Galaxy Macau and Raffles Spa Istanbul.  And most recently The Royal Senses Resort and Spa, a Curio Collection by Hilton and NUMO, an independent  flagship barefoot luxury resort in Crete.  Upcoming works from Studio LOST include new build hotels and renovation projects in Switzerland and Italy.

A constant traveller and sought after speaker at industry events, Constantina savours her time in Greece and is a frequent visitor to a country that keeps inspiring her.

Master ceramicist Iasonas will be lighting things up with this pottery session in two sections. In the first session, he will help you craft your clay creations ready for overnight drying in the hand-dug pit in which he creates his kiln. The next morning, with the kiln fired up to 850-900°C, see your creations begin the firing treatment. Later that afternoon, in the second session, remove them from the oven and apply the finishing touches to a memorable SESSIONS souvenir!