Sunniva Sorby is the physical incarnation of the adventurous spirit. Born in Norway, growing up in Canada and raised seeing the world as completely accessible, she made history as a member of the first women’s team ever to reach the South Pole on foot and has been sharing her love of this privileged experience ever since.

LATTE chats with Remko Kroesen, the general manager of Banyan Tree Samui, about ‘green hotels’, Koh Samui’s evolution from hippie haven to luxury hot spot and the hotel’s local white-breasted sea eagle.

LATTE chats with Gary Bender and Donna Kessler of Get Global about gaps in the MICE market, future changes to the event and forecasted trends, and sipping affogatos overlooking the Trevi Fountain.