Company updates Aria Hotels Expands to Latin America, Enters Colombian Market by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 written by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 1 comment Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 30 Photo source: Aria Hotels Aria Hotels, a Greek hospitality subsidiary of Libra Group, recently announced the opening of hotels in Cartagena, Colombia, marking its first expansion outside of Greece. Reflecting a significant milestone for its international growth, the group will transform two historic sites into luxury hotels & villas, seamlessly blending Greek hospitality with modern amenities. The renovations will enhance the charm of the sites while celebrating both Greek and Colombian cultures. The first hotel will welcome guests starting in mid-2026. The announcement of Aria Hotels’ expansion to Latin America was made on September 23, during the Concordia Annual Summit, attended by Libra Group Executive Chairman George Logothetis and former President of Colombia Iván Duque. The Concordia Annual Summit convenes the world’s most prominent business and government leaders to foster dialogue and enable effective partnerships. Aria Hotels’ decision to enter Colombia was celebrated in the symbolic meeting recognizing the deep cultural and economic connections between Greece and Colombia. “We are thrilled to welcome Aria Hotels to Colombia,” said Teresa Londoño, Secretary of Tourism of Cartagena. “Their upcoming project will not only restore historic sites, creating iconic tourist destinations but also foster cultural ties between our two nations.” Hospitality inspired by Greek songs George Logothetis, Executive Chairman of Libra Group, and former President of Colombia Iván Duque. Photo source: Aria Hotels One of the first hotels will be named “Aria Maria”, honoring the personal connection shared between Logothetis and former Columbian President Duque. During a visit to the Greek island of Spetses they discovered a mutual appreciation for a beloved Greek folk song from their childhoods: Maria Me Ta Kitrina (Maria Dressed in Yellow). This shared memory inspires the name of the property, signifying a bond that blends the cultural legacies of both nations. Executive Chairman of Libra Group George Logothetis, Aria Colombia Manager Maria Correa, Aria Hotels CEO Makis Pantazatos, Head of Operations Nikos Koutsopodiotis, Aria Hotels Marketing Manager Alexandros Alexatos. Photo source: Aria Hotels On his part, Aria Hotels CEO Makis Pantazatos said the company is proud to bring the authentic Greek hospitality experience to Latin America “Our goal is to create distinctive properties that honor local culture while reflecting our Greek roots,” he said. “As we develop a presence in Cartagena, we look forward to creating properties that reflect Colombia’s rich history infused with Greek warmth and hospitality.” Onirius Hospitality Advisors supported Aria Hotels’ expansion process in the Colombian market. Committed to promote eco-tourism, Aria Hotels recently announced investments in sustainable tourism infrastructure in Greece, including the introduction of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) and the development of vertiports across the country. Join the 15,000+ travel executives who read our newsletter Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post Athens Car-free Festival Attracts 15,000 Visitors to Over 20 Events next post Argentina’s Ambassador Discovers Tourism Potential of Peloponnese You may also like Greece’s Hotel Market Sees Major Investments Over Four Months 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 Greek Ministries Team Up to Form National Cycling Strategy 5 February 2025 Peiraios Industrial Complex to Become Athens’ New Cultural Hub 5 February 2025 1 comment Fountain it service 26 September 2024 - 19:07 great , i would like to stay in aria hotel when i visit cartagena. hope they provide great service . Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
Photo source: Aria Hotels Aria Hotels, a Greek hospitality subsidiary of Libra Group, recently announced the opening of hotels in Cartagena, Colombia, marking its first expansion outside of Greece. Reflecting a significant milestone for its international growth, the group will transform two historic sites into luxury hotels & villas, seamlessly blending Greek hospitality with modern amenities. The renovations will enhance the charm of the sites while celebrating both Greek and Colombian cultures. The first hotel will welcome guests starting in mid-2026. The announcement of Aria Hotels’ expansion to Latin America was made on September 23, during the Concordia Annual Summit, attended by Libra Group Executive Chairman George Logothetis and former President of Colombia Iván Duque. The Concordia Annual Summit convenes the world’s most prominent business and government leaders to foster dialogue and enable effective partnerships. Aria Hotels’ decision to enter Colombia was celebrated in the symbolic meeting recognizing the deep cultural and economic connections between Greece and Colombia. “We are thrilled to welcome Aria Hotels to Colombia,” said Teresa Londoño, Secretary of Tourism of Cartagena. “Their upcoming project will not only restore historic sites, creating iconic tourist destinations but also foster cultural ties between our two nations.” Hospitality inspired by Greek songs George Logothetis, Executive Chairman of Libra Group, and former President of Colombia Iván Duque. Photo source: Aria Hotels
