The sun, the sea and the specific need for peace-of-mind make us want to enjoy every moment of it on an enchanted island by strolling the beaches or eating fresh fish in the local taverns.
So, this situation applies to the tourists who, every summer, visit our islands and enjoy the Greek hospitality which is represented by our hotels of course.
That’ s why it’s a great honor when these are distinguished for their quality! One of these is the Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel in Astypalea, which claimed and has managed to obtain two awards this year.
“Greek Travel Awards – Gold Winner, Best Boutique Hotel”
Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel has received a new distinction, the Golden Award in the category of “Best Boutique Hotel” at the Greek Travel Awards 2019, for its unique service of authentic Greek hospitality offered to travelers.
In a most glamorous night, the Greek Travel Awards also known as the “Nobels” of Greek Tourism, rewarded the best practices of Greek tourism in the Scandinavian market. The award ceremony took place at the famous Nobel Prize Hall at the Golden Hall of the City of Stockholm on February 14, 2019, for the best boutique hotel. Alexandra Paschalidou hosted the ceremony, while key players of both the Greek and Scandinavian tourism industry were present.
Declarations:
“The Greek Travel Awards is the first significant initiative for the international promotion and reward of Greek Tourist Enterprises and Destinations in the Scandinavian market. It is a testament and an institution supported by Scandinavia’s largest tourist businesses and tour operators, sponsored by the largest Media houses of the country”, said Leonidas Babanis, CEO of North Events.
Maria Mavroudi, General Manager of Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel, said: “This award is a validation of the quality of the service we offer at Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel. But we do not stop here. This distinction means more work, to continually improve the tourist product and innovative service we provide, and love and passion for what we do.”
*The awards are realized under the auspices of the Hellenic Tourism Organization, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, the Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises, the Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers and HATTA.
“Greek Hospitality Awards – Silver Winner, Best Greek Hotel Breakfast”
“Greek Hospitality Awards – Silver Winner, Best Greek Hotel Breakfast”
Following the success in Stockholm at the Greek Travel Awards, Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel has received a new distinction in their arsenal; the Silver Award in the category of “Best Greek Hotel Breakfast” at the Hospitality Awards 2019, for its unique personalized breakfast offering of “Grandma’s Breakfast” in the duration of a ceremony at Athenaeum Intercontinental.
In a most glamorous night on February 22, 2019, at the Athenaeum Intercontinental, the Greek Hospitality Awards rewarded the best practices of Greek tourism. Maria Nikoltsiou and Charis Ntigrintakis hosted the ceremony, whilst key players of the Greek tourism and shipping industries were present.
Declarations:
Maria Mavroudi, General Manager of Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel, said: “Grandma’s Breakfast plays an integral part of Kallichoron’s offering. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are used to ensure our guests have a tasty and nutritious breakfast based on Astypalean gastronomy. This award is a validation of the quality of the service we offer at Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel. But we do not stop here. This distinction means more work, to continually improve the tourist product and innovative service we provide and boosts the love and passion we have to continue doing so.”
In fact, “Grandma’s Breakfast” is customized daily to the choice of every guest makes. Our foremost priority is to serve a well-balanced and enjoyable meal based on the rich gastronomic tradition of Astypalea, and for this reason, the breakfast list is curated by dietician-nutritionist Mary Micheli (MSc).
“Grandma’s Breakfast is one of the ways Kallichoron attains sustainability and reduce food waste with a more environmentally friendly use of raw materials. Also, via technological means, we are able to offer individual nutrition counseling and cover a wide range of dietary needs,” says Carolina Alkalai, Hotel Manager of Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel.
The awards took place for the 5th consecutive time by Ethos Awards and the finance and business portal banks.com.gr under the auspices of the Hellenic Tourism Organization, the Ministry of Tourism, the Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers and HATTA.
Other distinctions of the Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel
- The Kallichoron is a standard Green Key eco-labeled Art Boutique Hotel.
- The “ Greek Breakfast “… Breakfast”, under the supervision of dietician-nutritionist offered to that, is the only one in Greece that has been awarded the Green Marketing Excellence Award 2015 for the service of breakfast, as a pioneering instrument for the promotion of sustainable development.
- The Kallichoron has been awarded the Tourism Awards 2017 for the personalized services it offers.
- It is Recommended Hotel in the Alpha Guide.
- Is A Bike Friendly Hotel.
For more information, please visit the Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel website of Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel (www.kallichoron.gr) and follow the hotel’s social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube).