45 YEARS OF MITSIS HOTELS HISTORY
INVENTORS OF THE ALL-INCLUSIVE CONCEPT IN GREECE
Mitsis Hotels Group was founded in 1976 in Greece by entrepreneur Konstantinos Mitsis, who envisioned revolutionizing the tourism industry with the all-inclusive concept. The idea was to develop top-of-the-range hospitality accommodation and rich F&B programme, all based on high quality and premium service.
The ambitious founder
The story of Mitsis Hotels reflects the character of a man with vision, a successful businessman who brought to the Greek tourist market his own style. Gifted with this unique heritage, we keep on building on his remarkable story! “Good judgment, instinct and luck” when combined “with diligence and honesty” create the conditions for success. Today, the Mitsis business group is active in publishing, textiles, construction and winemaking. The heart of the enterprise, however, beats in the hospitality and tourism sector.
How it all started
Their first ventures came on Kos island with Ramira and Norida, and soon expanded in some of the most beautiful destinations of the country, under the sunlight of the Greek islands or amid the history and culture of mythical cities – in Athens, Crete, Kamena Vourla, Kos and Rhodes. Today, the group also includes a Construction Company, a Publishing House and a Winery.
Each hotel is built differently, each with its own unique character. All follow the same philosophy which governs their operation: “each guest’s visit must be a total experience, which is achieved by offering quality accommodation, suggestions for activities, impeccable facilities, sophisticated dining and genuine Greek hospitality”.
A traveller throughout the world, Mr. Mitsis has brought his wide knowledge and pioneering spirit to the creation of the first all-inclusive hotel, Norida in Kos. The world of Greek hospitality is renewed by the introduction of a new model that introduces innovative services and new proposals for exciting activities and culinary delights.
- 1976: Opening of the 1 Hotel | Ramira Beach Hotel
- 1997: Inventing the new All-inclusive in Greece
- 2010-1013: Constructing 3 major hotel complexes at Crete, Kos & Rhodes
- 2016: Introducing a new room investment plan for the refurbishment of Rinela, Rodos Village, Norida & Summer Palace
- Acquiring Mitsis Grand Hotel following abiding
- 2019: Establishing Filoxenia Management Company
- 2021: 45th anniversary
Our philosophy
Entering a new era with vision and determination and aspiring to represent an innovative, social and committed brand, we continuously customise our services to better meet customers’ needs, bringing the voice of the customer into every aspect of the business, attracting and retaining the right talent through internal culture, authentically tapping into local communities and creating a brand that stands out through time.
Key international trends such as the growing interest in cultural travel and heritage, culinary tourism, a luxury that looks for anti-luxury, the rise of wellness, spiritual traveling and ecological tourism to switch off from the routine – all are different trends stemming from the same guest need: to transform themselves according to what matters most to them.
Under the slogan “Create your own story”, our brand philosophy aims to capture the very purpose of our existence: to offer a world of delightful premium-quality holiday experiences, where you can embrace your own perspective of enjoyment and fulfillment.
The company today as Greece’s largest privately owned hotel chain
Today, the company employs 4,000 professionals, thereby playing an important part in the country’s tourism development and employment sector. In the light of a new era in the tourism industry, we are constantly looking out for new growth prospects, creating new brands, products and services, leading technology, steering sustainability and coupling our progress with the development of the local communities and the environment in which we operate.
As Greece’s largest privately-owned hotel chain, Mitsis Hotels has been a tourism pioneer for over 45 years now, making its own mark on Greece’s tourist industry, driven by a ccustomer-centered philosophy and the promise of an unparalleled holiday experience.
With 17 hotels in our portfolio in Athens, Crete, Kamena Vourla, Kos and Rhodes, we aspire to stand out as the preferred portfolio of hotels & resorts in Greece offering excellent service, great locations, impeccable facilities, sophisticated dining and a broad spectrum of options for our clientele. We bring life-enriching experiences for our guests, making the most of our unparalleled family touch and genuine Greek essence, always seeking to be flexible and adaptable to individual customer needs and the mindset of new generations.
We are proud that excellence is the key principle guiding Mitsis Hotels’ growth in the years to come.