Creta Maris Beach Resort Earns 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, May 25, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Creta Maris Beach Resort today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 per cent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travellers on TripAdvisor, and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.

Creta Maris Beach Resort is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and strives to offer its customers a memorable experience. This accolade is evidence that the hard work is translating into positive reviews on TripAdvisor.

About Creta Maris Beach Resort
Creta Maris Beach Resort belongs to Metaxa’s Group of Companies and has been operating since 1975. It has a capacity of 675 rooms, suites and bungalows, 6 restaurants, 7 bars, 7 swimming pools, gym, spa, Asteria Children’s Club, and many places for outdoor and indoor activities for children and adults.

About TripAdvisor
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*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, January 2013
**Source: Google Analytics, worldwide data, March 2013