WELCOME from the ceo
From Vision to Reality Welcome to Cyprus, to Kanika Hotels, and to another issue of Accents. This magazine gives me the opportunity to address our guests, to share some thoughts about our group, how far we’ve come, what you can expect from Kanika Hotels and look forward to in the near future. Since 1977 Kanika Hotels have been listening to the market and offering real-life responses to holidaymakers’ wish lists. After decades of experience in the Cyprus hotel industry, the year 2011 proved to be a milestone in our history. It was the year we launched the Olympic Lagoon Resort in Agia Napa. The success and popularity of the new resort exceeded all expectations. It also signalled the beginning of a new era of expansion.
Spyros Th. Karaolis Group Executive Chairman
“a complete destination that offers holidaymakers a happy and memorable holiday experience within the framework of high standard all-inclusive hospitality”
Today, we are proud to present the youngest member of our family: the second Olympic Lagoon Resort, this one on the legendary coast of Paphos. This new hotel is the second chapter of the success story that began in Agia Napa. But the truth is, the story’s ‘plot’ was written long before the first resort opened its doors to the world. It is the result of our efforts to identify what holidaymakers were looking for, but couldn’t find – like a missing piece of the Cyprus holiday puzzle. After extensive research and analysis, we finally put our finger on it. What Cyprus lacked was a complete destination that offers holidaymakers a happy and memorable holiday experience within the framework of high standard all-inclusive hospitality. The next step will be to take the Olympic Lagoon concept, as a brand in its own right, even further, beyond the shores of Cyprus. With each new Olympic Lagoon Resort we will further develop this new brand and push the boundaries of the premium all-inclusive concept by adding new facilities, more options, and even better value. In Paphos we introduced the Mayan Temple with water slides as a new fun feature in the family pool area. We also added the new Snackeria to the existing variety of Olympic Lagoon food outlets. Innovation – whether in the form of new services or facilities – will always be embedded in the development of every new Olympic Lagoon Resort. But the Kanika vision does not end there. With an eye on market trends and a heart for holidaymakers with high hopes, another major development is already in the pipeline: the Infinity Hotels. Infinity is destined to be the preferred choice among those who appreciate a quiet holiday retreat that is reserved for adults. It’s an escape with an air of exclusivity and the warmth of Cyprus hospitality that transforms visitors into friends. The first Infinity Hotel is expected to become a reality in 2018. Naturally, you will be the first to receive our updates and launch dates, and we look forward to having you among the first guests at the new hotel. Such growth and expansion on different levels and in different directions goes hand in hand with our mission: to offer you a variety of holiday options that ensure there is always the right Kanika hotel for you.
Accents - kanika hotels magazine
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