Egbert Bloemsma, general manager of HBD's hotels, poses for a photograph at Sundy Praia, near Santo Antonio in Principe Island in Sao Tome and Principe, on August 4, 2026. The HBD Group comprises five hotels, all located the island of Principe. The old Sundy manor house has already been converted into a five-star hotel, and once the renovation work is complete, the former workers' quarters will become additional rooms. At present, the whole country of Sao Tome and Principe has been designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO and the country enjoys special protection from the organisation due to its unique natural environment. (Photo by Daniel BELOUMOU OLOMO / AFP via Getty Images)