Awards & Recognitions

Athens has been named European Capital of Innovation 2018, a title awarded to the city that is best able to improve the lives of its citizens through innovation.

Santorini’s “Santo Maris Oia” was honored at 4th World Spa Awards as the “Best Resort Spa” in both Greece and Europe.

Athens-based EY ZHN Greece DMC has received the gold award for the “Best Team Building Program” at the HR Awards 2018 held in Athens.

The Castelli Hotel’s “Eucalyptos” restaurant on Zakynthos was included among Europe’s best for 2018 by the European Council of Enogastronomic Brotherhoods (CEUCO).

Athens’ Flisvos Marina is the first Greek marina to receive the prestigious “5 Gold Anchors Platinum” distinction by the Global Gold Anchor Scheme, a leading maritime accreditation institution.

Athens is among the six candidate cities to remain on the shortlist to win the 2018 European Capital of Innovation Award (iCapital).

The Greek Tourism Ministry was honored by the European Council of Enogastronomic Brotherhoods (CEUCO) for promoting tourism and gastronomy in Europe.

Mitsis Hotels’ Blue Domes Resort & Spa on Kos has been certified with the Travelife Gold Award for its sustainable operation, social and environmental practices.

Aldemar Resorts has received the Signum Virtutis Seal of Excellence at the 2018 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality & Lifestyle Awards, held recently on Crete.

Crete’s Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort received two honors at the 2018 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards.