The tourism development of Evia is entering a new era as two significant investments are upgrading the island’s hotel infrastructure, enhancing luxury hospitality, and creating new opportunities for the local economy. These are the construction of a new luxury resort in Cheromylos, in the Municipality of Kymi-Aliveri, and the upgrading of the existing Saint Minas Beach hotel in Chalkida from 4 stars to 5 stars.
The new luxury resort in Cheromylos
One of the largest hotel investments in Evia is being developed in the Cheromylos area of ??the Municipality of Kymi-Aliveri, with the creation of a new 5-star hotel by the company Cheromylos RESORT S.A. The investment belongs to the company “Cheromylos RESORT S.A.”, chaired by businessman Stavros Kyriakos, known for his activity in the metallurgy sector through VIDOMET S.A. The project, which has received environmental approval from the Directorate of Environment and Spatial Planning of Central Greece, aspires to become a benchmark in upscale hospitality in the region.
The resort will occupy a seaside area of ??54 acres, offering 71 rooms, 7 bungalows with private pools, luxurious wellness facilities, conference rooms, and high-level gastronomic options. One of its special features is that exclusively electric vehicles will be allowed within the hotel complex, with the aim of reducing the environmental footprint.
With a frontage of approximately 200 meters on a sandy beach, the unit takes advantage of the natural slope of the land so that all rooms have an unobstructed view of the sea. The new resort will offer high-quality services and is expected to attract both domestic and international tourists.
Upgrading Saint Minas Beach to 5 stars
The second significant investment concerns the upgrade of the Saint Minas Beach hotel in Chalkida, which is being converted from 4 stars to 5 stars, offering upgraded services and infrastructure. The hotel belongs to the company SAINT MINAS BEACH HOTEL TOURIST SOLE OWNER S.A., with Nikolaos S. Stratis as president and CEO.
The hotel unit is located in Agios Minas, a location in high demand due to its proximity to Chalkida and the view of the Euboean Gulf.
The hotel has a long history, as it began its operation in 1973 as a 4-star unit, with a capacity of 80 rooms and 148 beds. However, in 2012, it ceased operations, while in 2017 it received a temporary 1-star and 4-room operating license, limiting its activity exclusively to the exploitation of its beach.
After the completion of the upgrade and expansion works, Saint Minas Beach will have 103 rooms and 206 beds, including three suites, and will operate all months of the year. The upgrade is expected to have a positive impact on the local labor market as it will create 45 jobs annually.
This investment comes to complement the strategic presence of businessman Nikolaos S. Stratis in the hotel sector of Evia, as he also controls the Negroponte Resort Eretria, a luxurious unit of 108 rooms and suites, offering views of both the sea and the mountain.
In addition, other hotel units operate in the Eretria area, such as Amaronda Resort & Spa, Avantis Suites Hotel, Stefania Hotel, etc., resulting in the destination attracting the interest of tourist agencies that bring tourists from abroad.
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