Apollo Awards in Chania & Rethymno

The hotels in Chania and Rethymno, which were favored by customers in 2023 for their outstanding service, were honored by the travel agency DERTOUR Nordic/Apollo at two separate events.

Specifically, the hotels in Chania received their awards on Sunday, April 21st, at the Cavo Spada Deluxe & Spa Giannoulis Hotels, and the hotels in Rethymno were awarded on Monday, April 22nd, at the Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels.

During the events organized by DTS INCOMING HELLAS, a member of the DERTOURGroup, positive messages emerged regarding Crete as a travel destination, as it remains popular among Scandinavian holidaymakers who favor the traditional tourism model of „sun and sea.“

This sentiment was echoed by Mr. Jannis Papadakis, the president, and CEO of DTS HELLAS, who emphasized that „the sun is quite scarce in their countries, so it’s logical for them to seek it out. Thus, our country and Crete, in particular, will always be an attractive destination for Scandinavian travelers.“

Ms. Nina Hornewall, the commercial director of Apollo DERTOUR/Nordic, also delivered an exceptional presentation, highlighting that in 2023, 74% of Scandinavians took at least one trip, indicating a continuing trend this year with signs of further strengthening. With her trademark eloquence and expertise, Mrs. Hornewall outlined the details of the plans for S24 and S25, setting ambitious yet achievable goals for our operations in the region.

Among the attendees from DERTOUR Nordic/Apollo were the commercial director, Nina Hornewall; the Senior Contracting Manager, Mrs. Lotta Sundvall; the Contracting/Operating Manager Eastern Europe, Nikos Christoulakis; the Chief Revenue & Optimization, Christofer Roth; the Concepts Director, Jamila Assel; and the Head of Administration, Matthias Karlsson.

From DTS HELLAS, in addition to Mr. Papadakis, the Contract Manager DTS, Maria Kanetou; the Contract Manager Eastern Europe, Iraklis Basogiannis, the Operation Manager CHQ, Despina Stathaki and the Destination Manager of Chania & Rethymno, Eleni Dilvoi, attended.

Also present were Mr. Manolis Giannoulis, the president of the Association of Hoteliers of Chania, and Mr. Manolis Tsakalakis, the president of the Association of Hoteliers of Rethymno, along with various representatives of organizations.

Find out in detail which hotels have been awarded!

CHANIA

 

Category 2

Kydonia 2 8,7 91 Gold
Kleopatra Crete 2 8,6 58 Silver
Veli 2 8,0 92 Bronze
Category 2+
Iro 2 + 9,4 51 Gold
Hermes Crete 2 + 9,0 85 Silver
Rea 2 + 8,8 32 Bronze
Category 3
Archipelagos 3 9,2 148 Gold
Anthimos 3 9,0 98 Silver
Sunny Bay 3 9,0 146 Silver
Villa Dora 3 9,0 149 Silver
Lissos 3 8,7 112 Bronze
Category 3+
Blue Sea Apartments 3 + 8,9 454 Gold
Rania 3 + 8,7 197 Silver
Blue Dome 3 + 8,4 78 Bronze
Melina Beach 3 + 8,4 223 Bronze
Pegasus 3 + 8,4 363 Bronze
Category 4 hotels
Libyan Princess 4 9,6 35 Gold
Santa Marina Plaza Giannoulis Hotels 4 9,0 166 Silver
Panorama Crete 4 8,6 158 Bronze
Almyrida Resort 4 8,6 225 Bronze
Category 4 apartments
Triton 4 9,2 385 Gold
Stellina Village Resort 4 8,8 841 Silver
Summertime 4 8,6 214 Bronze
Category 4 villas
Blue Sea Villas 4 9,3 29 Gold
Category 4+
Platanias Ariston 4 + 9,7 116 Gold
Myrion Beach 4 + 9,2 75 Silver
Samaria 4 + 8,9 37 Bronze
Category 5
Minoa Palace Resort 5 9,3 92 Gold
Cavo Spada Deluxe & Spa Giannoulis Hotels 5 8,8 533 Silver
Avra Imperial & Residence Collection 5 8,6 93 Bronze
Special award
Santa Helena Beach 4 8,4 833 Gold
Mondo Selected
Santa Helena Beach MS 8,4 833 Silver
Mondo Duo
Platanias Ariston MD 9,7 116 Gold
Santa Marina Plaza Giannoulis Hotels MD 9,0 166 Bronze
Mondo Local
Triton ML 9,2 385 Bronze
Apollo Sports
Cavo Spada Deluxe & Spa Giannoulis Hotels S 8,8 533 Silver

RETHYMNO

Category 2+
Nostalgie 2 + 9,0 96 Gold
Bro & Sister 2 + 8,5 56 Silver
Category 3
Astali 3 8,6 105 Gold
Kokalas Resort 3 8,6 126 Gold
Medusa 3 8,5 188 Silver
Melmar 3 8,1 245 Bronze
Category 3+
Alianthos Garden 3 + 9,5 28 Gold
Iperion Beach 3 + 9,3 27 Silver
Ideon 3 + 9,0 85 Bronze
Category 4
Ionia Suites 4 9,3 41 Gold
Melrose by Mage Hotels 4 9,1 71 Silver
Bio 4 8,9 132 Bronze
Category 4+
Bio Beach Boutique 4 + 9,7 98 Gold
Palazzino di Corina 4 + 9,0 26 Silver
Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa 4 + 8,8 30 Bronze
Alegria Beach Resort 4 + 8,8 953 Bronze
Category 5
Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels 5 9,6 34 Gold
Amira Luxury Resort 5 9,6 314 Gold
Anemos Luxury Grand Resort 5 9,2 47 Silver
Atlantis Beach 5 9,0 26 Bronze
Special award
Alegria Beach Resort 4 + 8,8 953 Gold
Mondo Family
RET Alegria Beach Resort MF 8,8 953 Silver
Mondo Duo
RET Amira Luxury Resort MD 9,6 314 Silver
Mondo One of a Kind
RET Avli MO 9,4 7 Gold