The Wyndham Grand Mirabello Bay in Crete, Greece, played host to a night of elegance and grandeur on October 28th, 2023, as the 11th Anniversary of the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards unfolded. This prestigious event brought together the world’s finest in luxury hospitality and lifestyle, honouring over 50 remarkable winners from more than 16 countries.
CEO Clubs Greece: Seven Stars Icon of Business Clubs | Georgia Kartsanis, Founder and President of CEO Clubs Greece, Founder and CEO of Your Directors Club (YDC) and SARGIA Partners | The award was received by Kristie Diakatou, Engagement Manager of CEO Clubs Greece and Alexandros Athanassoulas, Board Member of CEO Clubs Greece, CEO of STIRIXIS Group
KM HR Solutions: Best Human Resources Company – Greece | Konstantinos Michalis, CEO and Founder
Mantri Mountain Resto: Best European Restaurant – Greece | Athanasios Karaindros, Owner and Chef
Olympic Foods for the brand Bridor: Best International Bakery | Christina Benaki, CEO
Panflow: Best Energy Development and Building Construction Company | Panagiotis Katarachias, Owner and CEO
Paulina Billiri Luxury Real Estate: Best Luxury Real Estate – Greece | Paulina Billiri, Founder and CEO
Spilia Seaside Restaurant and Cocktail Bar and Nikolaos Chaniotis: Best seaside restaurant and cocktail bar and Seven Stars Cyclades Entrepreneur of the Year | Nikolaos Chaniotis, Architect and Owner, Spilia Seaside Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, Saint Anna Beach bar and Restaurant, Anastasia Village Hotel | The award was received by Kelly Mavromati, CEO Eplatform
Stirixis Group: Best Strategic Design Consultants | Alexandros Athanassoulas, President and CEO and Elena Kyrnasiou – Athanassoula, VP and Executive Director
Tsigenis Woodcraft: Best Bespoke Luxury Hospitality Furniture Supplier | Konstantinos Tsigenis, Founder and Ioanna Tsigeni, Architect and Design Project Manager
Notably, this year marked a historic moment for the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards as they, for the first time, issued the award for “Best New Luxury Casino Resort – World,” and the distinguished title went to the City of Dreams Mediterranean. This recognition highlighted the extraordinary caliber of this establishment, setting a new standard for luxury casino resorts worldwide.
Ms. Dupe Olusola, CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, was rightfully celebrated as she was presented with the coveted “Seven Stars CEO of the Year” award. Furthermore, the Transcorp Hilton Abuja received dual accolades, earning both the “Best Luxury Hotel Nigeria” and “Best Luxury Business Hotel – Africa” awards.
The host venue, Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay, shone brightly throughout the evening, clinching three prestigious awards, including “Best Luxury Beach Resort – Greece” and “Best Luxury Wedding Resort.”
Other notable winners from Greece included CEO Clubs Greece, KM HR Solutions, Mantri Mountain Resto, Olympic Food for the brand Bridor, Panflow, Paulina Billiri Luxury Real Estate, Spilia Seaside Restaurant and Cocktail Bar and Nikolaos Chaniotis, Stirixis Group, Tsigenis Woodcraft, Trav Art, Olga Karaververis, Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay, CHC Group, Exclusive Services, Zeus International and Amazonas Park.
The Gala Ceremony was a night to remember, with guests treated to a glamorous Cocktail Reception and an exquisite gala dinner, punctuated by captivating entertainment and the much-anticipated award presentations. The evening’s musical enchantment was provided by Ukrainian soprano sensation, Arina Domski, whose performance added a dramatic layer and allure to the festivities.
The Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards have consistently celebrated the pinnacle of excellence in the global luxury hospitality industry for over a decade. With its rigorous evaluation process, these awards recognize and honour properties and individuals that consistently deliver exceptional experiences to their guests.
Mr. Khalil El-Mouelhy, Chairman, President, and Founder of the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards, expressed his gratitude, stating, “I wish to thank all our winners for making this star-studded evening even more special. The hospitality industry has bounced back, and we were delighted to be able to celebrate our winners’ success and exceptional achievements at the Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay.”
The 11th Anniversary of the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards was a night of glamour and recognition, underscoring the importance of excellence in the luxury hospitality and lifestyle sector. Congratulations to all the deserving winners who continue to raise the bar for the industry.