Celestyal honoured with four awards at the 10th anniversary of the Greek Tourism Awards

Four Tourism Awards — one Gold, one Silver and two Bronze — showcase the company’s strategic investment in providing authentic experiences to its passengers and its commitment to the upgrade of the Greek tourism product. In the 10 years that this prestigious competition has been running, the company has received a total of 35 awards.

Celestyal, the award-winning number one choice for travelers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, was honored for the 10th consecutive year at the Tourism Awards 2023, a prestigious event that pays tribute to the key players within the Greek hospitality and tourism industries. The company won four awards, 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze, demonstrating its commitment to the promotion and enrichment of the Greek tourism product by offering its guests integrated, authentic experiences with a focus on the destination.

Celestyal was honored with a Gold award in the category “Fam and Press Trips”, which are organized for journalists, tour operators and tourism professionals, as well as for influencers. The trips aim to introduce the Greek destinations to the international tourism market and highlight the unique Greek culture, Greek gastronomy and the unrivaled Greek experience.

Celestyal was also awarded with a Silver Award in the category “Advertising Campaign – Media Promotion”. With a focus on “Blue”, the on-board experience, the new excursion programs, an enriched culinary experience and a competitive portfolio of destinations, Celestyal acted as a content hub, addressing its audience in a multitude of markets via a comprehensive program of communication activities and initiatives and activating all communication and PR channels in the countries where it has a commercial presence.

In addition, the company received two (2) Bronze Awards in the categories “Multichannel Marketing” and “Enrichment of the Greek Tourism Product”. Whether it is the whispering of the waves, a walk through the ancient ruins of the destinations’ cultural sites, the first taste of a family island recipe passed down from generation to generation or a vegan signature dessert based on the traditional Greek dishes served on board, each passenger leaves the cruise having created their own GREEK story.

“We are delighted and grateful to be acknowledged at the Tourism Awards 2023 for our leading practices and innovative initiatives. This recognition comes as a result of the hard work of the entire Celestyal team and our commitment to the ongoing growth and development of Greek cruising and the upgrading of tourism in Greece. At the heart of our philosophy is the creation of personalized experiences for our passengers, meeting their desire to ‘travel’ further and bringing them even closer to the destinations we visit.” said Mr. Chris Theofilides, CEO of Celestyal.

For the past ten years the Tourism Awards have been considered a prestigious event in the tourism industry, honoring pioneers and innovators in Greek tourism. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have contributed to the development of quality tourism with best practices that highlight excellence and leadership in the industry. This year’s Tourism Awards ceremony was held on Thursday, April 27th at the Grand Hyatt Athens and was attended by more than 500 people.

About Celestyal
Celestyal has fast built an award-winning reputation and recognition as the number one choice for travellers to the Greek Islands and East Mediterranean thanks to its regional expertise and exceptional hospitality. The company operates two vessels, each one intimate enough to provide guests with a genuine and highly personalised experience. The foundation of the company’s philosophy is built on a unique Greek heritage which combines outstanding hospitality with genuine cultural destination immersion and provides authentic, lifetime experiences both onboard and onshore.

Health & Safety
At Celestyal, our main priorities are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, crew and the communities we visit. As a member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), we have pledged our commitment to adopt mandatory core elements of enhanced health protocols as part of a phased-in resumption of cruise operations.

Informed by leading scientists, medical experts, European and Hellenic health authorities, these protocols apply to the entire cruise experience. Our Health and safety measures will be continuously evaluated and adjusted based on the current evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe as well as the availability of new prevention, therapeutics, and mitigation measures.

Awards
Since 2014, Celestyal has received top honors in the Tourism Awards, one of the largest and most prestigious awards programs within the Greek tourism industry. These include 1 Platinum, 15 Gold, 10 Silver and 9 Bronze awards covering Guest Experience Excellence, Solo Travel, CSR Initiatives, Contribution to National Economy, FAM and Press Trips, Communication Campaign and Multichannel Marketing Campaign.

In December 2022, Celestyal won a Bronze Award at the British Travel Awards in the ‘‘Best Operator for Mini Cruises’’ category and was named one of the top ocean cruise lines for ‘’Best Service’’ at the annual Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards 2022, an award also received in 2018 and 2019. In February 2018 Celestyal received four Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards -two first place awards for Shore Excursions and Value, and two second place awards for Service and Entertainment.

In 2019 and 2020, Celestyal was recognized for its overall contribution and commitment to the development of the cruise industry in the Eastern Mediterranean region at the MedCruise Awards.

Corporate Responsibility
Celestyal is deeply committed to sustainability and ethical business practices. The company actively supports the local communities in the destinations it visits, particularly in the field of education. Additionally, Celestyal supports cultural NGOs to promote youth entrepreneurship, marine student development and child welfare.

ISO Certification
The entire spectrum of Celestyal’s ship management, including technical, hotel and crew management, and offices, are certified in accordance with ISO 9001/14001 standards. The certifying authority is DNV, which is by widely recognized as the biggest and most respected rating agency in the marine industry.

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