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Breaking News: Aldemar Knossos Royal Acquired by Karatzis Group for €80 Million

Iorgos Pappas

Karatzis Group has acquired the iconic Aldemar Knossos Royal in Crete for €80 million, marking a significant expansion in its hospitality sector portfolio.

1 year ago

Piraeus Welcomes Its First Wyndham Luxury Residences

Victoria Udrea

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and DKG Development collaborated on Piraeus’s inaugural Wyndham Luxury Residences, which will feature 72 opulent serviced apartments.

1 year ago

Aria Hotels Expands in Colombia

Iorgos Pappas

Aria Hotels is venturing into new territories with its exciting expansion into Colombia. This marks the chain’s first global initiative outside Greece. Known for blending filoxenia with modern comforts, Aria Hotels will recreate its signature experience in Colombia. The announcement took place at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit. Notable figures such as George Logothetis, Executive […]

1 year ago

Club Med Gregolimano Reopens After Exetensive Renovation

Manuel Santos

The all-inclusive Club Med Gregolimano reopened its doors after an extensive refurbishment. Henri Giscard d’Estaing, the President of Club Med, attended the ceremony, along with key political and community leaders such as local MPs and regional officials. The event was a testament to the longstanding relationship between Club Med and Greece, a bond rooted in […]

1 year ago

Twinn Downtown Piraeus: A New Era for Piraeus Hospitality

Victoria Udrea

Twinn Downtown Piraeus signifies a new direction for the city, positioning the major port as a desirable tourist destination.

1 year ago

Hilton Prague: Excellence in Hospitality

Victoria Udrea

Hilton Prague has been acclaimed as the Czech Republic’s Leading MICE Hotel at the World MICE Travel Awards.

1 year ago

Alltours Group Announces Luxury Hotel in Malia for 2025

Kostas Raptis

The Alltours Group has announced the coming opening of its Allsun Hotel Malia Beach on Crete in April of 2025. The 4.5-star Allsun Hotels resort has just been extensively renovated, and will offer guests a top-tier all-inclusive experience this coming season. . Sitting right on the beach in Malia, Allsun Hotel Malia Beach is ideally […]

1 year ago

Tax Increases in Hospitality Are Unjust

Victoria Udrea

During a recent meeting with regional officials and MPs Lefteris Avgenakis and Giannis Kefalogiannis, members of the Heraklion Hoteliers Association highlighted several challenges. They focused on increases in the climate resilience tax and the municipal levy, locally known as “τέλος διαμονής παρεπιδημούντων”. These fees, paid by hotels to local municipalities, are viewed as unwarranted and […]

1 year ago

Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas Launches New Website from Eyewide Digital Marketing

Kostas Raptis

Eyewide Digital Marketing Agency’s long-standing partnership with Mantonanaki Group’s luxurious Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas continues. Most recently, Eyewide delivered a stunning and highly responsive new website for the well-known resort.  The project presented special challenges because of the destination’s uniqueness and the resort’s high-quality services. However, with the assistance of the hotel’s managers and […]

1 year ago

Unmatched Luxury at Semeli Coast Mykonos Resort

Argophilia Travel News

Since June 2024, Semeli Coast Mykonos Resort, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, has been welcoming guests to experience luxury on the Mykonos coastline. With a prime spot on Merchia Beach, this resort boasts 45 plush suites and villas, each featuring a private pool or Jacuzzi with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. Hilton’s […]

1 year ago

Discover Elios Hill: A Luxurious Retreat in Crete

Victoria Udrea

Experience the very best of Crete at Elios Hill in Hersonissos, a sanctuary where elegance meets nature.

1 year ago

CNMC Fines Booking.com €413 Million for Market Abuse

Manuel Santos

Spain’s anti-trust agency, CNMC, has fined Booking.com €413.2 million for exploiting its dominant position in Spain’s market.

1 year ago

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Powerful winds in Crete flipped a KTEL bus in Sfakia and caused widespread damage in Messara, Heraklion. No injuries reported during the April 17th gale.

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