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INNSiDE by Meliá Arrives in Elounda, Signaling a New Era for Lifestyle Luxury in Crete

Phil Butler

May 2026 is set to mark a notable shift in the trajectory of Greek hospitality, as Meliá Hotels International introduces its INNSiDE brand to the island of Crete for the very first time. The opening of INNSiDE by Meliá Elounda is more than just another addition to the region’s already established luxury portfolio. It represents […]

1 month ago

RevitUp Announces New Collaboration with Armacaas Hotel in Mykonos

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RevitUp announces the launch of a new partnership with Armacaas Hotel in Mykonos, which joins the company’s portfolio by selecting its Online Sales and Performance Marketing services.   Armacaas is a newly introduced 5-star boutique resort, strategically located above Super Paradise Beach. With architecture that respects the Cycladic landscape and a philosophy of understated luxury, it […]

1 month ago

Luca Piscazzi Brings a Roman Spring to Vione Paros

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Opening May 10, Vione Paros debuts Pino by Michelin-starred chef Luca Piscazzi. Vione is a Roman-inspired sanctuary for wellness and design.

1 month ago

Grace Mykonos Is a Hillside Sanctuary Above the Aegean

Mihaela Lica Butler

Grace Mykonos reopens on May 1, with private sea-view terraces, plunge pools, an infinity pool, and wellness facilities.

2 months ago

Crete’s New Quiet Luxury Anchor Opens Its First Full Season

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JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa reopens 15 April 2026 for its first full season above Marathi Bay near Chania.

2 months ago

Historic Tinos Beach Hotel Reopens with Luxury, Sustainability, and Vision

Iorgos Pappas

Historic Tinos Beach Hotel will reopen in May 2026 after a full renovation by Attica Group, aiming to offer five-star hospitality and sustainable tourism.

2 months ago

Fattal Takes Over Cora Resort in Halkidiki

Iorgos Pappas

The Fattal Hotel Group has acquired the five-star Cora Resort in Halkidiki from Bain Capital, expanding its presence in Greece’s luxury hotel market.

4 months ago

Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa Targets Q2 2026 Opening

Iorgos Pappas

Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa is set to open in Q2 2026, offering 85 seafront rooms with private pools, a spa, rooftop pool club, and conference facilities.

5 months ago

INNSiDE Elounda Promises a Different Crete

Victoria Udrea

The new INNSiDE Elounda resort opens May 2026, offering luxury accommodation, private pools, wellness activities, and contemporary Greek cuisine in Elounda.

6 months ago

Swiss-Belhotel Partners With Sheng Tai to Open New Hotels in Malaysia

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Swiss-Belhotel International signs a new deal with Sheng Tai International to open luxury beachfront and city hotels in Melaka and beyond.

6 months ago

5th Revenue Masterclass by RevitUp.direct Concludes in Crete

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The 5th Revenue Masterclass by RevitUp.direct concluded successfully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Markos Karanastasis Amphitheater of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMMU) in Heraklion, Crete. This year’s event achieved record participation — 312 registrations and 232 professional check-ins, along with 27 students from HMMU and other academic institutions. The Masterclass brought together tourism […]

7 months ago

Grecotel Tops Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

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Grecotel, the country’s flagship luxury hospitality group, has once again claimed the number one position at the Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, reaffirming its reputation as Greece’s most distinguished hotel brand. Voted by thousands of discerning travellers worldwide, the awards celebrate excellence in travel, service, and guest experience. Grecotel’s continued dominance reflects […]

7 months ago

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