NEMA Design Hotel & Spa, Crete’s five-star, distinguished adults-only luxury boutique retreat, announces its participation in the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Cannes 2025, taking place 1-4 December at the Palais des Festivals. This marks a pivotal moment for the brand as it prepares to showcase EÉSO, its transformative expansion launching 1 May 2026.
ILTM Cannes stands as the world’s most prestigious luxury travel trade show, with the 2024 edition setting new records with over 85,000 scheduled meetings and 10,000 attendees, including over 3,000 hotel general managers and 2,350 buyers from 84 countries (source). The event attracts the world’s largest concentration of luxury tourism professionals, making it the ideal platform for NEMA to unveil its ambitious vision for ultra-luxury hospitality.
At ILTM Cannes 2025, NEMA will present EÉSO – a transformational expansion featuring 35 new ultra-luxury suites across four brand-new categories, alongside two pioneering concepts: NÁ LE MA, an immersive gastronomic dining offering where contemporary artistry meets Cretan heritage, and AÉQU, a revolutionary wellness spa concept designed to restore balance through curated treatments and holistic wellbeing approaches.
“ILTM Cannes provides the perfect stage to share our vision for the future of luxury hospitality,” says Giorgos Vasilas, Director of Sales and Marketing at NEMA. “EÉSO represents more than an expansion – it’s our commitment to redefining what it means to truly disconnect from the demands of modern life and reconnect with nature, authenticity, and oneself.”
Designed by acclaimed architect Dimitri Tsigos of OMNIVIEW, EÉSO seamlessly fuses contemporary elegance with authentic Cretan charm. The expansion embodies NEMA’s philosophy of mindful luxury, featuring light-filled spaces, sustainable design principles, sweeping Aegean views, and fluid indoor-outdoor living that invites guests to embrace a slower, more contemplative pace.
ILTM’s extensive network of hand-picked luxury travel advisors will have the exclusive opportunity to experience NEMA’s vision firsthand through bespoke appointment programmes, positioning the brand at the forefront of conversations shaping the future of luxury travel.
Located just 20 minutes from Heraklion International Airport along the pristine Aegean coastline, NEMA continues to distinguish itself as a sanctuary for discerning travellers seeking refined luxury without compromise. The current 83-room property already sets the standard for adults-only boutique hospitality, with luxury suites featuring private pools and access to world-class amenities, including the Royal Spa and direct beach access.
Reservations for EÉSO by NEMA are now open, with reservations available from 1 May 2026. Book now: www.nemacrete.com.
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