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Creta Maris Resort Celebrates 50 Years of Authentic Cretan Hospitality

Victoria Udrea

Creta Maris Resort, established in 1975 by the Metaxa family, marked its 50th anniversary with engaging celebrations and cultural highlights.

5 months ago

Destino Five Ibiza Hotel Reaches Five-Star Status After an Extensive Transformation

Kostas Raptis

Destino Five Ibiza Hotel, part of The Pacha Group, reopens on June 1 2025, after a dramatic renovation.

6 months ago

Filokreta Plans a Bold Expansion in the Hotel Industry

Iorgos Pappas

Filokreta, under the guidance of Konstantinos Markakis–Trypakis, plans a significant expansion in the hotel sector for 2025.

6 months ago

European Hotels Unite in Legal Battle Against Booking.com

Mihaela Lica Butler

The legal action against Booking.com could bring relief for hotels squeezed by years of unequal contracts.

6 months ago

Ikos Kassandra to Bring Grand Luxury Resort Vibes to Halkidiki in 2029

Victoria Udrea

Sani/Ikos Group reveals plans for Ikos Kassandra, a grand luxury resort in Halkidiki, Greece. Announced on April 1, 2025, the project will redevelop three hotels with an investment of over € 400 M, creating jobs and aiming to redefine all-inclusive holidays by 2029.

6 months ago

Minoan Inspiration Meets Modern Living at Rocca a Mare Heraklion

Argophilia Travel News

Handwritten Collection brings together style, comfort, and local flair at Rocca a Mare Heraklion.

6 months ago

Hersonissos Group Plans a New Five-Star Hotel in Crete

Manuel Santos

Hersonissos Group’s upcoming five-star hotel in Crete will feature 224 beds and luxurious amenities with eco-friendly design.

7 months ago

Vignette Collection The Chania Hotel Opens in August

Manuel Santos

IHG’s Vignette Collection debuts in Chania, Crete, blending history and luxury. It will open on 9 August 2025, with modern comforts.

8 months ago

50 Years of Excellence: Grecotel Celebrates with Latest Awards

Argophilia Travel News

Since its establishment half a century ago, Grecotel has reached new heights in the world of luxury hospitality. This year, the company was honored with two prestigious accolades at the TTG Luxury Awards 2025, Britain’s leading tourism awards program. The dual recognition underscores Grecotel’s remarkable journey and its enduring influence in global luxury travel. With […]

8 months ago

Hilton Expands Hampton Brand in India Via Key Partnership

Argophilia Travel News

Hilton has announced a major initiative to accelerate the growth of its Hampton by Hilton brand in India. Through a licensing agreement with NILE Hospitality, the global hotel group aims to expand its footprint with an initial goal of opening 75 hotels nationwide. This expansion targets key regions, with the first properties planned in Bihar, […]

9 months ago

Aldemar Group Ditches Crete, Pours Big Bucks into Fancy Hotels in Ilia

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Aldemar Group shifts focus to Ilia, planning new luxury hotels and a tourist village after exiting Crete.

9 months ago

Rosewood Blue Palace Postpones Grand Debut to 2026

Victoria Udrea

Rosewood Blue Palace, located in Elounda, Crete, will now open in 2026 instead of 2025, as it was initially announced in 2023.

10 months ago

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2025-11-29 By Victoria Udrea

Cretan olive oil is always the star — praised endlessly, photographed lovingly, bottled proudly, and universally crowned as the island’s “liquid gold.” But quietly, patiently, without fanfare, another treasure has shaped Cretan life for thousands of years: Cretan honey. This is a honey that tastes like a landscape.A honey that carries the memory of mountains, […]

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

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