George Stamatiou Managing Director Ella Resorts at the World Luxury Hotel Awards. Photo source: Ella Resorts
Ella Resorts, the hospitality brand of US-based global investment firm HIG Capital, has been honored at major international and Greek awards, marking an important milestone in its ongoing growth and success.
The group’s Elissa Lifestyle Beach Resort (Rhodes), Alkyna Lifestyle Beach Resort (Corfu), and Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort (Rhodes) received distinctions for excellence at the 19th World Luxury Hotel Awards and the Haute Grandeur 2025 Awards on the international stage, while in Greece they earned top honors at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2025.
A luxury lifestyle hospitality group, Ella currently operates eight sustainable “eco-chic” resorts across Rhodes, Corfu, Crete, and Attica. As part of its phased development and refurbishment plan, the group’s portfolio currently offers 3,000 rooms in Greece, with a goal to expand to 6,000 in the coming years.
“Our recognition at the World Luxury Hotel Awards, as well as at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2025 and the Haute Grandeur Global Awards, is a significant achievement for the entire Ella Resorts team,” said Kostis Sideris, CEO of Ella Resorts.
Elissa Lifestyle Beach Resort
George Stamatiou, Managing Director, and Panos Almyrantis Chief Growth & Commercial Officer of Ella Resorts. Photo source: Ella Resorts
Designed as a modern luxury resort, Elissa combines refined design, world-class gastronomy, and curated wellness experiences overlooking Rhodes’ coastline.
Elissa was honored at the World Luxury Hotel Awards as the Best Luxury Adults Only Resort Worldwide, Europe’s Luxury Adults Only Beach Resort, and Southern Europe’s Luxury Lifestyle Resort; at the Haute Grandeur 2025 Awards as Europe’s Best Hideaway Resort, Best Luxury Resort, Best Relaxation Experience, and Greece’s Best Beach Hotel; and at the Greek Hospitality Awards as Best Greek Adults Only Hotel and Best Greek Adults Only Resort.
Álkyna Lifestyle Beach Resort
Grigoris Zorgianos, Marketing Manager Ella Resorts, and Kostas Sideris, CEO Ella Resorts.Photo source: Ella Resorts
The newly opened Álkyna Resort presents a fresh vision of sustainable, refined hospitality on Corfu, where elevated design meets a next-generation all-inclusive concept to create an exceptional guest experience.
Álkyna was recognized at the World Luxury Hotel Awards as Europe’s Luxury New Resort, Luxury Adults Only Resort, and Southern Europe’s Luxury Adults Only Beach Resort; at the Haute Grandeur Awards as Greece’s Best All-Inclusive Resort, Best Eco-Friendly Resort, Best Luxury Resort, and Best Beach Resort; and at the Greek Hospitality Awards as Best Greek New Resort.
Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort
Helea rounded out the group’s list of honors, receiving distinctions at the World Luxury Hotel Awards as Europe’s Luxury Family Beach Resort, Greece’s Luxury Family Resort, and Europe’s Luxury Beachfront Resort; at the Haute Grandeur 2025 Awards as Best All-Inclusive Family Hotel, World’s Best All-Inclusive Resort, Europe’s Best All-Inclusive Family Resort, and Greece’s Best Beachfront Hotel; and at the Greek Hospitality Awards as Greece’s Best Family Resort.
Special highlights
Awarding of Panos Almyrantis (center) Chief Growth & Commercial Officer of Ella Resorts and President of the European Hotel Managers Association.Photo source: Ella Resorts
Following the properties’ distinctions, Panos Almyrantis, Chief Growth & Commercial Officer of Ella Resorts and President of the European Hotel Managers Association, was also honored at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2025 for his outstanding contribution to the hospitality industry, marking the first time the awards have presented a personal accolade to an individual professional.
A special highlight of the Greek Hospitality Awards was the recognition of “Breakfast Stories”, an initiative envisioned and curated by Chef Tsiotinis. The concept received the Silver Award for its creative and sustainable approach to celebrating the richness of the traditional Greek breakfast through locally inspired dishes.
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