The Historic Hotels of Europe, a consortium of luxury hotels with historical significance, announced 20 new hotel entries in its highly prestigious network, which represent a significant growth on membership for 2015 bringing the total to 500 members. Greece is one of the countries that brought a new member, the “Marpessa Smart Luxury Hotel” at Agrinio, in the region of Etoloakarnannia. New members came also from France, Austria, Norway, Ireland, Switzerland and Wales.

The Historic Hotels of Europe was established in 1997. This consortium’s main objective was to promote the unique cultural and historic heritage of Europe and all its members have successfully maintained their authenticity creating a lasting memory of a Europe both past and present. “The growth in new membership is testament to the value independent hoteliers recognize, today more than ever in the strength of being members of an upscale consortium and speaking with one united voice”, said Barbara Avdis, chairman of the Historic Hotels of Europe. “This latest development also indicates a turn in the economy across Europe and we sincerely hope this will lead to a further increase in bookings”, she added.