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AN EXCITING NEW CHAPTER

OUR MANIFEST OUR TIMELINE
Joy. It’s inside. 1989 – Antonis acquired a neoclassical first location away from their eternal love,
Waiting for the door to open, so the light can mansion in Santorini in the traditional village Santorini. On the island of Paros, Parilio
flood out. of Megalohori. A year later he bought a winery is a statement hotel seen as a gateway to
Empiria creates space for joy. with its vineyards, all in the same village. the real Cyclades.
Locations for elevated experiences that connect us to 1993 – A beautiful hotel was created on the 2020 – The duo introduced Acron Villas, a
what matters. vineyard and became the first 5-star hotel unique collection of twenty-four villas with
Space to explore and discover, to relax and rebalance. on the island, Vedema Resort (originally, minimal Cycladic aesthetics.
Space for spontaneity, where joy flourishes in all its Villa Vedema). 2022 – Cosme was launched. Their third
glorious forms. 2007 – Antonis and Kalia expanded north Paros property was conceived as a celebration
Experience the richness of Greek culture. to the iconic village of Oia with the opening of life, inviting guests to experience the joy
Forget your aspirations and remember your of Mystique, that immediately became of freedom and choose how they connect,
foundations. Santorini’s most renowned definition of imagine, and enjoy.
In your own time. luxury. 2023 – To coincide with the 30th anniversary
With room to look for joy inside. 2018 – The visionary couple transformed a of the business, Kanava Hotels and Resorts
Empiria. Space for Joy. legendary socialite’s abandoned mansion became Empiria Group. The new name and
on the black-sand beach of Perivolos into distinctive identity unite our hotels and
OUR VALUES the peaceful Istoria. people with a shared ethos that underpins
• Finding joy means we’re here as champions of 2019 – Antonis and Kalia opened their everything we do. •
joyful exploration. We believe that joy is inside
us all, our role is to create the space for each of “Through our properties we aspire to offer our guests the Greek essence of
us to discover it.
• Always elevating means creating an environment distinctive hospitality, wishing them to fully disconnect and create their own story,
for excellence that allows our people to learn while embracing the authentic Cycladic lifestyle and carefree state of mind.
and grow. It’s our commitment to constantly
improve the experiences we create. We hope that they will carry home with them cherished memories and stories
• Exuding passion means showing and sharing they can share with the people they love. ”
how we feel. Connecting over what’s meaningful - Kalia Konstantinidou
to each other is key to successful relationships
and achieving excellence together.
• Being a leader means we’re comfortable taking
risks and practicing innovation. We build bravery
at all levels and do what’s right, not what’s easy
or expected.
“What we are most proud of is the
OUR STORY
Kalia Konstantinidou and Antonis Eliopoulos first calming ambience we have been
met at a shipping event – he was in the family able to create so far in our hotels.
shipping business at the time and she was working
in PR for a think tank. We have been able to design an
On one of Antonis Eliopoulos’ countless trips to accommodation experience that
Santorini, he decided to buy a neoclassical mansion, seems to decelerate time. Every
then a winery and finally a beautiful vineyard, all in
the same village. Initially, he planned to use it as his corner is imbued with a sense of
family’s summer retreat, before instead deciding intimacy, relaxation and comfort,
to create the island’s first 5-star hotel, the now
famed Vedema Resort. for a prevailing atmosphere that
From this origin, there began a journey to create feels like a home away from home.
a collection of hotels, resorts and villas across As soon as one steps in, they
Santorini and beyond, each offering a different ‘Space
for Joy’. Today, as leaders in the art of elevated immediately enter a world of solace
hospitality experiences, we offer personalized high- and serenity.”
end travel experiences that awaken inner joy and
take Greek hospitality to new heights. - Antonis Eliopoulos

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