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Tribute Portfolio Adds New Island Perspectives – laïla, Seychelles

2023-03-16 by Argophilia Travel News

laïla, Seychelles

Marriott Bonvoy announces the opening of Iaïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort. Marking the brand’s debut in the Seychelles.

Tags: beach resorts, glamorous resorts, island resorts, laïla, Marriott International, Marriott resorts, Seychelles, Seychelles resorts

Hines Investments Acquires Blue Capsis and Other Crete Resorts

2021-07-16 by Argophilia Travel News

Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort

International investment giant Hines has acquired Out of The Blue Capsis Elite Resort in Crete’s Agia Pelagia for €125.2 million.

Tags: Agia Pelagia, American investments, Apollonia Beach Resort, Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa, beach resorts, Blue Capsis, Crete hotels, Crete resorts, Greece hotels, Greece luxury properties, Hines, Hines investments, hosptitality, hotel investing, investing, Jeffrey C. Hines, Out of The Blue Capsis Elite Resort, post-COVID investing, resort investments, Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa

Numo Ierapetra Set to Open on Crete’s South Coast Next Month

2021-06-28 by Phil Butler

Numo Ierapetra

A new hotel is set to open along Crete’s southeastern seaside. Numo Ierapetra will open in July with 132 rooms and suites.

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What are TUI Group’s All-Inclusive Crete Intentions?

2018-09-29 by Phil Butler

Crete

TUI Group has claimed they are supporting Crete becoming a “showpiece for sustainable food on holiday.” Here’s a dissenting view on their statements.

Tags: AI stays, all inclusive, beach resorts, Chania resorts, crete, Crete hotels, Crete sustainability, Crete tourism, Heraklion hotels, resorts, TUI, TUI Group

Apollonia Beach Resort a Top TUI Vegan Destination

2018-03-15 by Phil Butler

Apollonia Resort & Spa

Apollonia Beach Resort, one of Crete’s most stunning  spa hotels, was recently named among the 10 most popular vegan destination, according to a recent report at blog.tui.com.

Tags: Aegeo Spas, Apollonia Beach Resort, beach resorts, Crete beaches, Crete hotels, Crete resorts, Sitia hotels, Sitia resorts, spa hotels, TUI, TUI resort, vegan accomadations, vegan resorts, vegan vacations

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