Economou Hotels is a private, family-owned Hotel Ownership and Hotel Management company, based in Heraklion Crete Greece. The company has over 40 years of successful presence in the Tourism Sector of Greece and is widely known for its strong focus on quality operations, services and facilities, its excellence in hospitality culture, its great work environment and its respect for ethics in business, the natural environment and society. Economou Hotels owns and operates two properties in Heraklion Crete: - The award winning, 5-star Galaxy Hotel Iraklio in the city of Heraklion Crete (operating throughout the year, 127 rooms, 260 beds, 15 conference areas, 2 restaurants) and - The 4-star Galaxy Villas Resort in the quaint village of Koutouloufari Hersonissos Crete (53 units, 220 beds, open April to November) Both hotels are leaders in their respective markets with overwhelming preference by discerning travelers, well known corporations and top tour operators and agencies. Moreover, the company is active in a range of other sectors including agriculture (a major producer of extra virgin olive oil) and real estate. In addition, Economou Hotels is among the founders of the 18-hole, PGA, Crete Golf Club.