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Marriott
International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement to bring The
Luxury Collection to the Dodecanese Islands in Greece, following an extensive
renovation of Patmos Aktis Suites & Spa. Expected to open in summer 2024,
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Greece will be the only
luxury resort on the peaceful Island of Patmos, a destination acclaimed for its
picturesque coastline and unique, spiritual energy.
Drawing
inspiration from the island’s rich heritage, Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection
Resort & Spa, Greece is slated to offer a tranquil, timeless escape located
in the serene beauty of Grikos Bay. Reimagined by Stylianidis Vaggelis
Architects and Anastassiadis
Architecture & Design, renovations are expected to include all 56
guestrooms, suites and villas, with additional guestrooms to be added on in
2025, a signature restaurant serving local island delicacies with a
contemporary twist, and a bar and terrace with breathtaking bay views. The
culinary vision for Plefsis Tavern, a traditional Greek taverna on the beach,
includes authentic Dodecanese cuisine with a fresh look from design touches
inspired by its seafront setting. The hotel’s refreshed Spa is anticipated to
offer rejuvenating rituals and signature treatments designed to detoxify the
mind and relax the body, mirroring the spiritual energy of the island. Each
guest’s wellness journey is expected to encompass a balancing welcome drink
flavoured with rose petals, which have relaxing properties, and restorative
experiences, including mystical sessions with Tibetan bells and a range of
beauty treatments with rose essence products.
The
concept for interior design, led by Patricia Anastassiadis, blends The Luxury
Collection’s authentic and experiential standards of luxury with Patmos Aktis’
essence of simplicity. A soothing and calming colour palette of creams, whites
and soft blue tones is set to be used throughout the resort. Local artwork and
traditional Greek design touches are also slated to play an important role in
referencing the island’s ancestry and its beautiful, unique landscape.
"Greece
continues to be an extremely desirable leisure destination for our global
explorers," said Helen Leighton, Vice President, Luxury Brands, Europe,
Middle East & Africa, Marriott International. "Bringing The Luxury
Collection to the idyllic island of Patmos on the Dodecanese further cements
the brand’s leadership in luxury hospitality while providing our guests access
to a captivating and relatively undiscovered destination to experience
authentic Greece. We’re excited to be working with the owners of this beautiful
resort to bring this project to life."
Fringed
with traditional fishing villages and secluded coves, the rugged coastline of
Patmos offers the ultimate setting for complete relaxation, fostering a deep
connection with the sea and the surrounding natural beauty of the island. At
Patmos Aktis, guests can explore the unique volcanic landscape, with its ribbon
of hiking trails, whitewashed hilltop villages and ancient monasteries, spend
the day sailing between beaches and the nearby Arkoi islands for spots to swim
and picnic on the sand, or learn the secrets of Greek cuisine with market tours
and cooking classes.
Nick
Karamouzis, Chairman of the Investment Fund SMERemediumCap (SMERC), Owners of
Patmos Aktis, said, "The opening of Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection
Resort & Spa, Greece will mark an important milestone for Patmos Island and
a strategic triumph for the hotel. By aligning Patmos Aktis Suites & Spa
with an internationally renowned luxury brand, we look forward to seeing the
elevation of the reputation of Patmos as a luxury tourist destination and
ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the local economy. In
cooperation with Ad Hoc Hospitality Consultants, we are extremely proud to
contribute to the enrichment of our cultural heritage and look forward to this
new era for Patmos."
Image Credit: © Marriott International
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