Ella Resorts won a total of 13 honours at the 2026 World Luxury Hotel Awards, held in Bucharest, Romania, on 17 October. The collection’s four resorts in Rhodes, Crete and Corfu received 12 awards, while the company’s CEO, Kostis Sideris, was named CEO of the Year.
The awards highlight Ella Resorts’ approach to contemporary Greek hospitality, with an emphasis on distinctive design, creative gastronomy, immersive experiences and an authentic connection with each destination, according to a statement.
Four resorts, 12 awards
This year’s awards span a broad range of categories, from luxury beachfront hospitality and experiences for families and adults to wellness and the overall guest experience.
Ella Helea – Rhodes
Ella Resorts’ family resort in Rhodes won four awards for its approach to family hospitality, beachfront setting and guest experience:
- Luxury Beachfront Resort – Europe
- Luxury Family Beach Resort – Southern Europe
- Luxury Family Resort – Greece
- Luxury Resort – Greece
Ella Rocrita – Crete
Ella Rocrita received three awards, marking a notable achievement for one of the collection’s newest resorts:
- Luxury All-Inclusive Resort – Southern Europe
- Luxury New Resort – Southern Europe
- Luxury Family Beach Resort – Greece
Ella Elissa – Rhodes
The adults-only Ella Elissa was recognised for its distinctive hospitality, contemporary guest experiences and focus on wellness:
- Luxury Adults Only Resort – Southern Europe
- Luxury All-Inclusive Resort – Greece
- Luxury Wellness Resort – Greece
Ella Alkyna – Corfu
Ella Alkyna won two awards, highlighting its character as an adults-only hospitality destination with a focus on wellness:
- Luxury Adults Only Resort – Europe
- Luxury Spa Resort – Southern Europe
Kostis Sideris named CEO of the Year
In addition to the resorts’ awards, Kostis Sideris, CEO of Ella Resorts, received the CEO of the Year award in recognition of his leadership, strategic vision and contribution to the company’s growth.
Commenting on the awards, Mr Sideris said: “These awards are a meaningful recognition of our shared vision and, above all, of the people who bring it to life every day. At Ella Resorts, our ambition has always been to create hospitality experiences with a distinctive identity, a personal touch and an authentic connection with Greece.
International recognition for all four of our resorts is a particular honour and reflects the dedication of our teams. We remain committed to continually developing the Ella Resorts experience, building on this significant achievement.”
Panos Almyrantis, Ella Resorts’ Chief Operations & Commercial Officer and president of the European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA), also attended the ceremony and delivered the event’s opening address.
A new approach to luxury hospitality
In his address, Mr Almyrantis discussed the transformation of the luxury hospitality industry over the past two decades, highlighting its shift from material luxury towards authenticity, personalisation, sustainability, wellness and meaningful human connections.
He also stressed that, despite technological progress and the growing influence of artificial intelligence, people remain at the heart of authentic hospitality through personal care, dedication and genuine interest.
Ella Resorts, which operates in island destinations across Greece, aims to shape a model of hospitality that goes beyond traditional notions of luxury. The collection combines contemporary design, creative gastronomy, wellness and experiences rooted in the character of each place.
The awards at the 2026 World Luxury Hotel Awards mark another important milestone on this journey, highlighting not only the individuality of each resort but also the shared vision, passion and expertise of the people behind the Ella Resorts name.