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The future is yours to create: Teo ParkTeo Park is a Seoul-based bartender who finds meaning in sharing everyday life with his guests, one drink, one conversation at a time. As he prepares to open his new bar Hand in Hand, Teo reflects on his quiet perseverance, romantic approach to bartending, and what it meant to represent Korea on the international Red […]
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The future is yours to create: Joel PoonJoel Poon is a seasoned hospitality professional and creative force behind Reka:Bar in Kuala Lumpur. With a background in Hospitality Management and a passion for taking care of people, Joel blends technical precision with heartfelt storytelling in every drink he creates. Known for his curiosity, mentorship, and drive to constantly evolve, he’s a respected voice […]
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The future is yours to create: Ruka HattoriRuka Hattori is a bartender from Japan known for her thoughtful, story-driven cocktails that blend cultural tradition with modern creativity. Her approach to hospitality is personal and precise, always centered on making genuine connections with her guests. With a quiet confidence, she brings a unique voice to the international bartending scene. A little bit about […]
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The future is yours to create: Heng LyheangHeng Lyheang is a passionate bartender from Cambodia whose journey into hospitality began with a spark of inspiration at a high school graduation party. Growing up in an NGO, he discovered bartending as a creative outlet and a way to connect with people from all walks of life. Today, he channels that early motivation into […]
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The future is yours to create: Vandena YanartaVandena is the Bar Manager of Club Soda Canggu and a proud Balinese native whose passion for hospitality was sparked by the film Cocktail. Known for his warmth, creativity, and deep respect for nature, he brings soulful storytelling and environmental consciousness into his work behind the bar. His journey reflects a blend of island spirit, […]
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The future is yours to create: Ahe LiAhe Li is a passionate bartender from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, known for his joyful spirit and thoughtful creativity behind the bar. A proud member of Roma Roma, an Italian-style pizzeria bar, Ahe brings warmth, curiosity, and storytelling into every cocktail he creates. His work reflects a blend of Taiwanese heart and Italian inspiration, making each drink […]
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The usual suspects: 5 people you should know if you want to open a barA bar is only as good as the team running it, but it’s equally important to set your business up for success. Monica Berg highlights some of the key players who’ve helped her over the years, and whom she’d be lost without 1. The lawyer Depending on where in the world you are, there are different […]
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South Korea’s happiest bar owner on driving his local cocktail industryTerry Kim has built an empire of bar excellence in South Korea. He explains how happiness can inspire future generations as his local industry continues to grow – and how he ascended to the top of his game ‘Happiness’ is the word Terry Kim uses the most when talking about his career in hospitality. Approaching […]
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Up close & personal: Juan Yi Jun, No Sleep ClubFor the final instalment in our series, we spoke to Juan Yi Jun, owner and co-founder of No Sleep Club. Jun talks about the compromises that are necessary as you scale up your business, the experience of managing staff throughout the Covid-19 crisis, and developing her own skills as a leader since then, in order […]
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Up Close & Personal: Sly AugustinIn the first of our new series, we talk to Sly Augustin, owner of London’s Trailer Happiness, about the ins and outs of running a bar business, how he deals with failure and setbacks, and what he wish he’d known before becoming a bar owner
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Why we need to re-examine the meaning of leadership in barsAs we kick-off a brand-new season of Perspectives with a new theme, Campari Academy creative director Monica Berg examines the role of leaders in bars today – and what needs to change for a stronger future This month marks one year since we launched the Global Campari Academy (you can read more about it here) so […]
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The Future is Yours to Create: Ginevra CastagnoliThe first interviewee of our new series asking bartenders what they want from the future, is Ginevra Castagnoli, founder of community project, Ellas Empowerment. She talks to us about becoming her own best friend, eliminating egos and why leaders shouldn’t always be mentors A little bit about me I’m an Italian from Milan who has been […]