Bird’s-eye view of the Sani Resort.
Greece’s Sani Resort in Halkidiki took home four prestigious awards from the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2023.
Held at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab, the red-carpet reception marked the climax of WTA’s landmark 30th anniversary of celebrating travel and hospitality excellence.
The Sani/Ikos Group’s flagship resort in Kassandra, Halkidiki, the Sani Resort received the titles of “World’s Leading Family & Beach Resort” for the fifth year running and “World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort” for the fourth time, making it the only resort in the history of the WTA’s to win those awards for so many years in a row.
Sani Resort Marketing Manager Fanis Kromidas on staage with the awards for World’s Leading Family & Beach Resort 2023, World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort 2023 and World’s Leading Sustainable Resort 2023. Photo source: WTA
Moreover, the Sani Resort won the newly established “World’s Leading Sustainable Resort” award, entering the leading position in the field of sustainable tourism.
“Set in 1,000 acres of an eco-reserve, Sani Resort’s fourth ‘World Leading Luxury Green Resort’ win and winning the first ever ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Resort’ award, further cements the destination as a leader in the sustainability market, highlighting its continuous efforts in introducing sustainable initiatives to preserve the natural surroundings and biodiversity, encourage participation in eco-conservation practices and support the local community,” the resort’s management said in an announcement.
The Sani Resort was also named “World’s Leading Cultural Destination Resort” for the second consecutive year, an important recognition for the two international festivals that Sani Resort organizes each year: the culinary Sani Gourmet, which brings together award-winning chefs from all over the world, and the Sani Festival, an iconic music festival on the hill of Sani Resort, counting over 30 years of history and magical musical evenings.
Sani Resort won the title of World’s Leading Cultural Destination Resort 2023. Photo source: WTA
Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards annually acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Today, the WTA brand is recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.
“This multiple awarding and unique first at the World Travel Awards seals Sani Resort’s leading position in luxury family tourism, as well as its important work in the field of sustainability worldwide, through pioneering actions for the environment, society, economy, culture and promoting sustainable hospitality to visitors,” the resort’s management Sani Resort
Sani Hill, view. Photo source: Sani Resort
Sani Resort is spread over a 400-hectare estate in Halkidiki, northern Greece, boasting five hotels – Sani Beach, Sani Asterias, Porto Sani, Sani Dunes and Sani Club. Sani’s five award-winning beachfront hotels – each with their own distinct character – provide unique guest experiences and high-end facilities, including 40 restaurants and bars, swimming pools and spas, sports academies, kids clubs, and a private marina.
