Daniel Lanieri is a versatile professional based on the east end of Long Island, in New York, blending his expertise in food and beverage management with a passion for wildlife photography and ecotourism. As the Food and Beverage Director at the Long Island Aquarium and Atlantis Banquets & Events, Lanieri oversees several dining experiences, including Atlantis Banquets & Events, which hosts all events at the Long Island Aquarium and Sea Star Ballroom, the Seaside Grill at Treasure Cove Marina, a full service, waterfront, seasonal, outdoor restaurant & bar, the Atlantis Café, a quick-serve cafe within the Long Island Aquarium, and Scoops Ice Cream Shoppe, a favorite ice cream and candy shoppe for Long Island Aquarium guests. In addition to his role in hospitality, Lanieri is an accomplished wildlife photographer. His work, which focuses on African wildlife and conservation, is featured on his website, https://dplphotography81.mypixieset.com/. Through his photography, Lanieri aims to raise awareness of wildlife and nature conservation, capturing the raw beauty of the world’s most endangered species. Lanieri is also one of the four dynamic cofounders of Itika Camps, a luxury ecotourism venture set to open in Tanzania in July 2025. Itika will offer an immersive, eco-conscious safari experience that prioritizes sustainability, wildlife conservation, and cultural engagement. The camp aims to provide travelers with the opportunity to witness the Great Migration and other extraordinary wildlife encounters while supporting local communities and environmental efforts. Whether in the managing his hospitality businesses, behind the camera, or shaping the future of sustainable tourism, Daniel Lanieri merges his love for nature, food, and hospitality with a commitment to conservation and responsible travel.