People The Face of the New Generation of Opera: Alisa Medvedeva In today’s opera world — where competition is relentless and stages stretch across continents — it takes more than a beautiful voice to stand out. It takes discipline, intelligence, emotional depth and, above all, individuality. Alisa Medvedeva represents a new generation of talented women redefining what it means to build an By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
Highlighted Artur Goroyan: How a Manager Few Have Heard Of Built Meaningful Scale Without Publicity A discreet investment firm, disciplined risk design, and investing as engineering In an industry often driven by visibility and marketing, Artur Goroyan has taken a different path.His management company remains discreet, with little public presence, yet the funds under management have reached a meaningful scale within their segment. Interestingly, By IP Staff • 3 min read
Highlighted Cyrille Pinçon on Leadership, Balance and Community at THIRTY-NINE Monte-Carlo At the crossroads of performance, wellbeing, and human connection, THIRTY-NINE Monte-Carlo has emerged as one of Monaco’s most distinctive private members clubs.Since taking the helm following its reopening in 2025, Club Director Cyrille Pinçon has been shaping the club with a clear vision: one that goes beyond facilities By IP Staff • 6 min read
People Interview with Orly Lapin: Guinness Book Record-Holding Matchmaker Orly Lapin is not your typical matchmaker. With a reputation for discretion, precision, and results at the very highest levels of wealth, she has built a global clientele of millionaires and billionaires who trust her with the most personal decision of their lives. A Guinness Book Record holder for matchmaking, By Jarone Ashkenazi • 4 min read
Design Trends Top Mistakes Preventing Designers from Advancing In times of high international turbulence, people prefer to save rather than spend money, particularly on non-essential services such as interior design. Arthur Glebov, a leading marketer in promoting premium products and the founder of the Berg Target agency, addresses the marketing communication challenges that interior designers encounter during this By IP Staff • 3 min read
Events & Society The International Coaching University: Where the Next Generation of Leaders Is Shaped The world is changing faster than ever. Business models evolve every six months, familiar forms of leadership lose relevance, and uncertainty has become the new normal. In this environment, the key to success is not control but awareness — the ability to remain grounded, flexible, and open to learning.This philosophy By IP Staff • 6 min read
People Persistence, Transparency, and Vision: The Formula of Nicolas Cheneve Behind every successful business stands, above all, a singular soul. It is the alchemy of energy, discipline, and persistence - the union of vision and will - that ultimately determines whether a venture ascends to greatness or fades into obscurity. A striking example of this truth is Nicolas Cheneve, today By Natalia Nova • 5 min read
ritzcarlton.comthe/ritz-carlton-bali People Interview with the Go Kondo, GM of The Ritz-Carlton Bali: Transforming Hotels into Luxury Icons “A hotel without people is just an empty framework - true luxury comes from the seamless integration of service and space” - Go Kondo. Early morning in Bali. From the lounge of The Ritz-Carlton, a breathtaking view unfolds - lush tropical gardens stretching to the horizon, where the ocean waves By Natalia Nova • 4 min read
People Interview with Alban Kibarer – The Visionary Behind Bali’s First “Festive Hotel” When Alban Kibarer first arrived in Bali nearly two decades ago, few could have imagined that this young French entrepreneur would one day redefine the island’s hospitality landscape. As the founder of K Club Ubud, he introduced a bold new concept: the “festive hotel,” where guests don’t just By Natalia Nova • 4 min read
hiddenhillsvillas.com What’s New Uluwatu's Clifftop Haven: Discovering Hidden Hills Villas Perched dramatically above Bali's most spectacular coastline, Hidden Hills Villas presents a luxurious retreat that transforms the typical Uluwatu experience into something truly extraordinary. As a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World in partnership with Hilton, this exclusive collection of just 14 uniquely designed villas offers By iTravel Staff • 4 min read
People Technology and Investment: A Leap into the Future Over the past decade, companies leveraging modern technologies and venture capital have not only become leaders in capitalization but are also actively shaping the future of humanity. The combined value of tech giants like Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta has surpassed an astounding $5.6 trillion. In just the By IP Staff • 4 min read
Design Trends Karim Rashid about inspiration, Awards and Energy “I love lecturing and connecting with an audience. It has been my mission to make design a public subject.” - Karim Rashid Visionary and prolific, Karim Rashid is one of the most unique voices in design today. Eschewing style in favour of designing in the modus of our time, Karim& By Natalia Nova • 7 min read