Minos Beach Art Hotel
bluegr Hotels & Resorts has five hotel unites in Crete, Athens and Rhodes.
bluegr Hotels & Resorts brings 2018 to a distinguished close with its rating of 4-star excellence from the EFQM Levels of Excellence International Certification Programme.
At an event hosted by the Hellenic Management Association (EEDE) the hotel group was received its four star rating from the EFQM Model of Excellence programme. The prize was received on behalf of bluegr Hotels & Resorts by Mr Vasilis Barbas, IT Manager of the Group, and was presented by Mr Gregory Tapeinos, Chairman of the Board of Directors off EEDE, Gianluca Mule, Chief Operating Officer of EFQM and Anastasios Rodopoulos, General Manager of EEDE,
bluegr Hotels & Resorts is the brainchild of Ms Gina Mamidaki, Managing Director of the Group, who has realised her vision of establishing an innovative hospitality company, aiming for excellence and inspiring the generations to come. With hotels in Crete, Athens and Rhodes, the group aims to diversify the concept of luxury travel, introducing guests to properties built around the framework of the three pillars of quality tourism: breathtaking locations, exceptional service and authentic experiences.
True to its commitment to highlighting the importance of quality tourism, as well as the belief that hospitality should strive for excellence, bluegr Hotels & Resorts adopted the EFQM Business Excellence Model and, in 2016, was honoured with the ‘Committed to Excellence 2-star’ award, which it was retained until this year’s certification as a ‘Recognised for Excellence 4-star’ company.
On receiving the award, Mr Barbas said, “This distinction was achieved through teamwork, and it should be noted that we would not be here today without firm, strong and straightforward leadership to guide us. Our goal is to be back on that podium again in two years, instead of three, to receive the next 5-star level!"
bluegr Hotels & Resorts has five hotel units in Crete, Athens, and Rhodes. Perfect facilities and unique locations combined with impeccable service and excellent hospitality make up the basis of the group’s philosophy, with hotels that can meet the needs of each and every visitor and a customer retention rate exceeding 90%.
Minos Beach art hotel is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Minos Palace hotel & suites is a 360° sea-view resort, Candia Park village is dedicated to creating the perfect family holiday, Life Gallery Athens is a haven of peace and tranquility in the Athenian suburbs and the Miramare suites & villas operate as a member of Sunprime Hotels.
EFQM is a not for profit membership foundation with 25 years’ experience of supporting organisations from Europe and beyond reach and exceed excellence in sustainability, regardless of size or industry. With over 700 member firms, including private and public sector organisations, EFQM draws and shares best business practices with its members through a series of innovative activities, with the participation of senior executives from around the world. EFQM is the creator of the EFQM Excellence Model and the EFQM Excellence Award. In each European country, EFQM maintains a National Partner Organisation – in Greece and Cyprus, this role is undertaken by the Hellenic Management Association (EEDE).
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