Aquis Hotels and Resorts celebrates first year of operation with the announcement of its 10th property. With the addition of 2 more properties in Crete Island, Aquis Hotels & Resorts celebrates its first year of operation with a total of 10 properties. The group’s latest additions in its portfolio are Vasia Hotel & Spa and Blue Sea Resort & Spa renamed respectively henceforth ‘Aquis Vasia Beach and Spa’ and ‘Aquis Blue Sea Resort & Spa’.

Aquis Blue Sea Resort & Spa is located in the beautiful resort of Stalida in Crete. Stalida is in East Crete, 32 km away from the airport and 33 km away from the port of Heraklion. Aquis Blue Sea Resort & Spa features 225 newly-renovated guestrooms, bungalows and suites (many with private swimming pools) and a state-of-the-art spa centre, a unique oasis of harmony and revitalization for the body and spirit.

Aquis Vasia Beach and Spa is situated in the traditional fishing village of Sissi, which is approximately 45 km from Heraklion. It offers 300 luxurious suites and rooms with stunning views all around - from the sparkling blue of the Kritiko Pelagos to the bleak majesty of the mountains. The 5 swimming-pools, in combination with the unique spa promise an unforgettable, relaxing & enjoyable holiday.

“Aquis offers quality service and terrific value at all levels. We are excited to expand in Crete” said Rania Deimezi, Aquis Marketing Manager. "Crete is an important market for the brand, and we look forward to attracting more properties in the greater Eastern Mediterranean area.”

In only 1 year of operation, the Aquis hotel chain already has 10 properties in Greece in the islands of Corfu, Crete and Kos, with more planned by 2010. Aquis’ strategy is to develop quality luxury hotels and a recognized brand in major travel destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Aquis Hotels and Resorts consists of Aquis Pelekas Beach, Aquis Agios Gordios Beach, Aquis Sandy Beach Resort and Aquis Corfu Holiday Palace in Corfu; Aquis Marine Resort & Waterpark in Kos; and Aquis Bella Beach, Aquis Silva Beach, Aquis Zorbas Village Aquis Blue Sea Resort & Spa and Aquis Vasia Beach & Spa in Crete.

Aquis has strong agreements with leading European tour operators which immediately recognized the chain’s high growth prospects, unique properties and high-quality service. 

The management structure of Aquis Hotels and Resorts is based on internationally recognised and successfully implemented standards, and reflects the variety of knowledge and experience of the company board members, under the guidance of  founder John Kent and HH Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Saeed Al Nahayan (Chairman), David Howell (Vice Chairman) and Panagiotis Katsaridis (Managing Director). The team of established hospitality and tourism professionals has international experience and a strong track record of management, operations, and marketing innovations.