The Hilton brand will be featured at the new hotel being developed by Dimand at FIX in Thessaloniki, following the 25-year management agreement signed by the real estate development company with the American chain.
“Today is an important day for the city. This is a landmark agreement for Thessaloniki, as it marks the debut of the Hilton Thessaloniki. It is a very significant development for the city’s international profile. This agreement will change not only the quality but also the flow of tourism to the city,” said Dimand CEO Dimitris Andriopoulos (photo) during the project presentation.
The new hotel, with a total capacity of 184 rooms and suites, will be developed across two buildings: one to be built from the ground up and one that is a listed historic building.
For his part, Alan Mantin, Vice President of Development for Southern Europe at Hilton, emphasized: “We are thrilled to be in Thessaloniki; finding the right partner and the right project is no simple journey. It’s an emotional day because a new journey is beginning, and we’re happy to be a part of Thessaloniki.”
It should be noted that the investment amounts to 196 million euros, and according to the schedule, the new hotel is set to open in 3 to 4 years.
“We’re interested in the city; it’s a multicultural city. With this agreement, two worlds are coming together—that of Hilton and that of Thessaloniki—and Dimand has brought us closer. These past months have been months of discussions, not negotiations. This is not merely an agreement, but a day that marks the rebirth of the FIX venue. We want to bring not only visitors but also the people of Thessaloniki to this space. “With this development, we are expressing our confidence in Thessaloniki; we believe in it. We want to establish a strong presence in northern Greece,” said Andreas Koukas, Senior Director of Development for Greece & Cyprus at Hilton.