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Louvre Hotels

Chinese Hotel Giant Jin Jiang Acquires Sarovar Hotels & Resorts

2017-01-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sarovar Portico Jalandhar

Louvre Hotels Group, a wholly owned hospitality vertical of Jin Jiang International, and Sarovar Hotels & Resorts of India have made a joint announcement of a merger. No monetary details of the deals have been announced, but spokesmen of both the companies announced Louvre Hotels will have a commanding majority stake in Sarovar Hotels & Resorts.

Tags: Ajay Bakaya, Jin Jiang, Louvre Hotels, Pierre Frederic Roulot, Plateno Group, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts

Louvre Hotels Buys Sarovar in First Ever China Move on India Hotels

2016-12-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sarovar Hotels & Resorts

Jin Jiang owned Louvre Hotels has agreed to buy Indian chain Sarovar Hotels. In a first India hotel market acquisition, Louvre edged out Wyndham Hotel Group to secure the deal.

Tags: Campanile, Golden Tulip, Jin Jiang, Kyriad, Louvre Hotels, Première Classe, Sarovar Hotels, Tulip Inn

Louvre Hôtels Group Picks World Independent Hotel Promotion for SEO

2013-11-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Luca Gerini

Louvre Hôtels Group, the 2nd major player in the European hotel market and the largest hotel chain in France, just hired World Independent Hotel Promotion (WIHP) for in-depth search optimization services for all 6 brands of the group’s brands.

Tags: Europe hotels, hotels, Louvre Group, Louvre Hotels, SEO, WIHP, WIHPConnect

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Featured Stories

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

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Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Heraklion Fishermen Protest

Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

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We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

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Stories of Interest

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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Chania Sucks. Change Your Socks.

2026-10-18 By Arthur Butler

Analyzing historical rainfall data, meteorologist Manolis Lekkas outlines six essential infrastructure proposals to protect Chania from urban flooding.

Fake Animal Rescuer Hit With Massive Fines After Abandoning 120 Cats in Caging Heatwave Horror

2026-10-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Ierapetra municipal police fine a fake rescuer €241,000 with penalties eyeing €1 million after 120 cats were discovered starving in cages during a heatwave.

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

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