Hotelleading expands portfolio with five hotels in Crete

A central focus of the company’s strategy is the preparation for the opening of the Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa, which is expected to welcome its first guests in June 2026. Operating under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, the new property will feature 85 rooms and suites with private pools, wellness facilities, state-of-the-art conference amenities, and panoramic sea views. It aims to become a benchmark for high-end tourism in Chania, supported by year-round operations.

According to the company, the recent executive appointments reaffirm Hotelleading and the Tsiledakis Group’s strategic commitment to building robust management structures, with a focus on sustainable development, operational excellence, and the creation of authentic hospitality experiences.

Lambros Tsiledakis, Vice President of Development and Operations of the Group, stated that the experience and leadership philosophy of the newly appointed executives are critical factors for the successful trajectory of the portfolio, particularly in preparation for the new Hilton in Chania. He expressed confidence that they will advance the vision of internationally acclaimed hotels closely connected to their local environment.

New Appointments

• Angelos Antoniou has been appointed Cluster General Manager of the Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa and the Chania Flair Boutique Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. He brings experience from his collaboration with the Hilton Group since 2021, as well as prior leadership roles at companies such as Grecotel, and most recently served as General Manager at The Royal Senses Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton.
• Stelios Bageris has been named Cluster General Manager of the three Corissia Resorts—Harmony Boutique Resort, Corissia Princess Hotel, and Corissia Beach Hotel. He brings extensive experience in hotel management both in Greece and abroad, with previous positions in international chains such as Iberostar and Hapimag, as well as in Greek hospitality groups.
• Eirini Varda has assumed the role of Group Director of Sales & Marketing, overseeing the overall commercial strategy for the company’s five hotels in Crete.
• Giorgos Apostolidis joins as Group Director of Revenue & Reservations, contributing data-driven strategies to optimize commercial performance. His professional background includes experience with international groups such as Iberostar, Grecotel, and citizenM.