Announcing the news on social media, Grand Hyatt Athens said Panos, an acclaimed professional in the tourism industry, has an outstanding academic background with several recognitions and a multi-year experience in the management of top hotels in Greece and abroad.
Nestled in a private laid-back setting just steps away from Kamari, Santorini's most prominent beach, the Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort is a luxurious oasis where the exotic, boho-chic ambience blends with the timelessness of Cycladic architecture.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and TEMES S.A., a leading developer and operator in high-end tourism and real estate, will introduce the first Mandarin Oriental property in Greece, at Costa Navarino - the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean - in spring 2023.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Thera Island Suites S.A., owners of Magma Resort Santorini, managed by Athens-based SWOT Hospitality. Expected to open in 2022 in time for the summer season, the hotel will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt as the first Hyatt-affiliated resort in the Greek islands, featuring 59 guestrooms, including 24 suites. The signing underscores Hyatt's strategy to grow its brand footprint in the leisure and independent collection segments across key European leisure destinations.
The number of rooms in operation during 2021 in both the Athens and Thessaloniki market reached a level of 79% compared to the pre-pandemic levels of 2019. At the beginning of 2021 many hotels remained closed and slowly opened up after the announcement of the Greek Government on May 14th 2021 to open up tourism. During the last quarter of 2021 both markets operated at full capacity.
The well-known Pantelikon Athens hotel will undergo an €18 million renovation prior to rebranding under Curio Collection by Hilton, elevating the hotel's offerings and restoring its unique glamour. Joining a global portfolio of over 100 unique hotels and resorts under the Curio brand, Pantelikon Athens' 117 rooms will include 13 stylish suites, with guests benefiting from access to the hotel's upmarket wellness facilities. With a fully-equipped gym, four spa treatment rooms and both an indoor and outdoor pool, guests will be able to relax and re-energise whether they are visiting Athens in the cool winters or the summer when average temperatures reach 32°C.
A bustling port city on the Athens Riviera, Piraeus is the largest port in the Mediterranean and is known for its lively harbour. A prime access point for many of Greece's beautiful islands, destinations such as Aegina, Hydra and Spetses, Mykonos, Paros, Santorini and others that are less than a few hours away by boat. Hampton by Hilton Piraeus Mikrolimano will be located in Kastella, the jewel of Piraeus famed for its neoclassical architecture, close to the Mikrolimano marina with spectacular views of the port.
Nobu Hospitality, the global lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, is delighted to announce its first hotel and restaurant in Greece - the Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Santorini, scheduled to open in spring 2022.
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with TEMES S.A., a leading developer and operator in high end tourism and real estate, to debut the W Hotels Worldwide brand in Greece with the opening of W Costa Navarino. Expected to open in summer 2022, W Costa Navarino is anticipated to mark the latest addition to the ever-expanding W Escapes portfolio in Europe following locations in Spain, Switzerland and Portugal.
xenodocheio Milos is delighted to announce it will officially open on 15th January 2022 to become the home of estiatorio Milos and of all its distinguished guests from around the world. A place where "philoxenia", the sacred art of making a stranger feel like home, derives from unparalleled taste and world class hospitality. xenodocheio Milos is located in downtown Athens opposite Old Parliament, an area, bursting with history and celebrates the best of Greek heritage, art and cuisine. Elegant and refined, this authentic culinary hotel experience is the very first luxury boutique hotel of the world-renowned Greek restaurant estiatorio Milos, carrying the inspiring story of Milos to its next chapter.
Hilton and Ionian Hotel Enterprises (IHE) have announced an agreement for a new hotel and residences to be developed by IHE in the Greek capital. The news marks the introduction of Hilton's luxury brands - Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Residences and Waldorf Astoria Residences - to Greece. A renowned city landmark currently operating as Hilton Athens is set to be transformed into a new destination comprising a luxury hospitality and residential offering, which will connect authentic modern-day Athens with its Greek and international audience.
The emblematic ON Residence, a partnership between TOR Hotel Group and Grivalia Hospitality, is one of Greece's most anticipated hotel arrivals, breathing new life into the centre of Thessaloniki.
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Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott Bonvoy's diverse and dynamic portfolio of independent hotels championing individuality, welcomes Domes of Corfu, Autograph Collection, to its growing portfolio. Located on the sun-kissed shores of the turquoise Ionian Sea, the stunning hotel offers an exclusive, bohemian experience, bringing together world-class dining, serene wellness facilities, and family adventures.
Opening in 2022, all rooms at the Sea Breeze Santorini Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, will boast private terraces and a hot tub or pool.
Set against a striking landscape of black sand, deep blue water and whitewashed houses, Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort, Santorini is opening its doors in scenic Kamari. The brand new five-star resort welcomes guests to a peaceful retreat just 150 meters from the beach and near a lively social center with a café-lined boardwalk, restaurants, bars, and ancient Greek ruins.
Urban hotel collection Brown Hotels, has today announced the official launch of its first propertie in Athens, Greece, marking the third international location for the Tel Aviv-born hotel group. Expanding into the Greek capital, Brown Hotels has opened unique hotel in the heart of Athens, ushering in a new wave of hospitality to the increasingly popular destination.
Urban hotel collection Brown Hotels, has today announced the official launch of its first propertie in Athens, Greece, marking the third international location for the Tel Aviv-born hotel group. Expanding into the Greek capital, Brown Hotels has opened unique hotel in the heart of Athens, ushering in a new wave of hospitality to the increasingly popular destination.
Urban hotel collection Brown Hotels, has today announced the official launch of its first propertie in Athens, Greece, marking the third international location for the Tel Aviv-born hotel group. Expanding into the Greek capital, Brown Hotels has opened unique hotel in the heart of Athens, ushering in a new wave of hospitality to the increasingly popular destination.
Kanava Hotels & Resorts is proud to be sponsors of “Small Places Big Dreams”, a U.S. Embassy-funded educational program, launched by Mexoxo and dedicated to empowering and building capacity for women entrepreneurs working in the Greek tourism sector.