-Sani Resort in Halkidiki was awarded as “Europe’s Leading Family Resort” for the sixth consecutive year, continuing its significant distinctions in the World Travel Awards. -Ikos Odisia in Corfu was named “Europe’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort”, winning its first distinction after opening in 2023. The Sani/Ikos Hotel Group won important distinctions at this year’s European World […]
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Deals continue in the European hotel market, albeit at a slower pace, according to data from HVS’ Hotel Transactions in Europe Newsletter for the week ending March 15. Among the deals that appear to have been floated or completed this week is a £1.9 billion takeover of London’s LXi REIT, including its 144 UK hotels, […]
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The No. 1 reason people want to travel this year is to rest and rejuvenate, according to Hilton’s 2024 Trends Report, on the strength of which some travelers are “building” their entire trip around sleep, a trend now known as “sleep tourism.“ Sleep tourism first emerged in 2023 and accelerated this year—in its recent report, […]
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The attempted takeover of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by Choice Hotels has come to an inglorious end, with the latter announcing that it is abandoning its “hostile takeover bid” for Wyndham, worth $8 billion, which was made public five months ago. Even before Choice publicly announced its intentions, Wyndham had already rejected four of its […]
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Marriott International announced its collaboration with Vassilakis S.A. to bring the JW Marriott brand to Greece for the first time. The JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, expected to open in 2025 in Marathi, Chania, will span 100 acres and will be a haven for travelers seeking a luxurious getaway, combined with exceptional service and […]
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TUI UK has put an additional 1,000 hotels on sale for summer 2025 in popular tourist destinations, including Greece, in response to the growing demand for flexible stays. According to the company, there is an increase in bookings for holidays that do not involve the usual length of stay of seven, ten and fourteen nights. […]
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According to the annual report of the competent department of the Labour Inspectorate, most reported incidents of violence and harassment come from the retail and wholesale trade (21%), hotels (12%) and catering (7%), as the specific characteristics of each sector have an impact on all kinds of abusive behaviour. For another year (2023), the vast […]
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W Costa Navarino kicks off the new season on May 3 with an exciting line up of events centered around music, wellness, sports, fashion, and gastronomy, designed to foster guests’ creativity, individuality and freedom of expression. Greece’s first W Escape, located in Costa Navarino, the sustainably driven destination in southwest Peloponnese, will host a series […]
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-In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Group launches a training programme for unemployed women in collaboration with NGO Women on Top -Respect in the workplace is the key thematic focus of this year’s ‘The Masterclass Series” educational programme for Sani/Ikos Group employees Leading the way in sustainability and responsible governance, the Sani/Ikos hospitality Group […]
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Hotelbeds, part of HBX Group, consolidates its strategic partnership with H World International, marking an expansion of its preferred portfolio. This agreement offers clients enhanced access to premium lodging options across 21 countries. Hotelbeds will leverage its global network of more than 71,000 travel distributors across 190 source markets to seamlessly integrate H World International’s […]
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