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Superb distinctions in late 2018 and 2019. conde Nast
Traveler ranked the Myconian Imperial and
new arrivals royal Myconian in the Top 25 Resorts in
Europe, and the Ambassador among the Top
10 Hotels in Greece and Turkey. Delighted
& awards guests’ reviews landed Myconian properties
with TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice®
Awards and certificates of Excellence,
Hotels.com Loved by Guests Awards, and
True to its commitment Booking Guest review Awards. Finally,
to excellence, the Myconian the Myconian Villa collection was chosen
Collection expands, welcoming as Best New Hotel of the Year at the
Preferred Awards of Excellence, while its
new additions, awards and GM, Anastasios Naoum, was the recipient of
CSR initiatives to its portfolio. the Friendliest General Manager award at
the Traveler Made luxury Travel Industry
Awards, confirming the contribution of the
Group’s warm, open-hearted and professional
service to guests’ experience.
IMPrESSIVE AccOMMODATION,
curated experiences and flawless service are A NEW rESOrT FIT
intrinsic parts of the Myconian collection FOr THE GODS
ethos. In 2019, the Group looks back to Overlooking the idyllic Elia Beach from a
accomplished goals and renews its offering privileged hillside spot, the utterly boho chic
in anticipation of guests’ every need. Panoptis Escape resort has just opened its
doors as the tenth property delivering on
HOSPITAlITy AWArDS the Myconian collection promise of elegant
FOr A JOB WEll DONE luxury via natural materials, superb villas,
World-leading organisations have awarded exquisite food, ample entertainment and
Collection’s Anastasios Naoum is Traveler
the Group’s properties a constellation of breathtaking vistas. Inspired by the father of
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suPercArs At tHe myconiAn collection stand-out Mediterranean classics and enticing
Dozens of luxury cars and superstar drivers line up outside Myconian Collection Hotels and Resorts before surprises. Meanwhile, Mykonos favourite Baos
the start of the famous Gumball 3000 race on June 7, 2019, dubbed “Mykonos to Ibiza”. Drivers and teams
were treated to the acclaimed Myconian Collection hospitality. fine dining received a Greek Cuisine Award
from Athinorama, making the list for the first
time in 2019 for its superior contemporary take
on Greek tradition. Two new Executive chefs
have also arrived to update the Myconian
gastronomy options. Ilias Maslaris, a hard
worker who has spent more than a decade in
restaurants and as a private chef, has taken
over the kitchen of Efisia Relais & Ch�teaux,
while Michalis Kalavrynos, who has worked
in the caribbean, cannes and Greece after
rising to fame on Masterchef, now heads the
kitchen of Panorama fine dining at the Avaton.
THE MycONIAN ETHOS
committed to Mykonos on more than just
the hospitality level, the Myconian collection
has announced plans to build a new school
at Ano Mera as part of its corporate social
responsibility. The disability-friendly, fully-
equipped building will have 13 classrooms
and three specialised workshops. Following
innovative, eco-friendly and energy-saving
practices, it will harmoniously integrate into
the Mykonos landscape. Taking the promise
the Olympian gods, Zeus, this new addition At Myconian Kyma, new restaurant Noa is a of sustainability further, the properties of
the Group follow a clear green hospitality
NEW GOUrMET OPTIONS
focuses on delivering an exceptional lifestyle
strategy in their operations, recycling water,
experience that extends beyond superb quintessentially Greek eatery. Executive chef reusing materials and running environmental
accommodation to sumptuous common
conservation initiatives in collaboration with
Panagiotis Tsoukatos proves that epicurean
pleasure needs not stem from overcomplicated
groups and authorities. continually updating
spaces, fantastic outdoor decks and a wide
range of activity, pampering and adventure concoctions but top-notch ingredients cooked and improving its offering to guests, locals
and Mykonos, the Myconian collection is
options for guests to pick and choose from,
with respect for the diner and producers’ effort.
delivering a stay to remember. Noa Greek dining serves authentic Greek meze, shaping the future of hospitality.
focus on gAstronomy
Left: Noa Greek dining enjoys exceptional sea vistas. Right: Executive Chef Panagiotis Tsoukatos
continues to place his passion and talent at the service of Myconian Collection guests.
STATHIS BOUZOUKAS, CHRISTOS DRAZOS
Top: Panoptis Escape gets its name from
the all-seing Zeus, who supervised his
kingdom from above. Bottom: The Villa
Made’s “Friendliest General Manager”.
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