Varosha, Cyprus- The Untouched Hotel (The Golden Sands) Part 2- The Stories behind the Storeys.

'Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.' Sue Monk Kidd.
Before progressing watch Part 1 first: Varosha, Cyprus- The Untouched Hotel (The Golden Sands) Part 1.
This feature focuses on some of the stories linked to the Golden Sands Hotel in Famagusta, Cyprus. The 4 star complex is now abandoned in Varosha, but is protected by Turkish security forces. It is dubbed the Untouched Hotel.
What of the people featured in the video?
President Makarios III of Cyprus- 1960-1977: died 3.8.77
Lord Charles Forte- Chairman of the Trusthouse Forte Group: died 28.2.07
Toastmaster- Bryn Williams: died 19.10.18
David Hay- Footballer: as of 2022- continues to work for Celtic F.C. in their pools department.
Hermann Jakob Dorner- General Manager of the Golden Sands Hotel. Last known residence was in Lausanne in Switzerland. Wrote his book in 2010. Unknown whether he is still alive.
Henri J.P. Manassero- Opening Manager of the Golden Sands Hotel: died 28.9.00
Peter Snow- ITN Journalist: as of 2022- still alive.
Michael Nicholson- ITN Journalist: died 11.12.16
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#Varosha
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