“The idea behind The Eugenes was never to replicate hotel luxury in another form,” says founder Dimitris Tikgas. “It was to work in places where hospitality needed to be built differently—through time spent on the ground, relationships formed locally, and an understanding of how a destination actually functions. When you remove the framework of a hotel, responsibility increases. That responsibility is what shapes the experience.”
Defined by a deliberately selective portfolio of residences across Greece, The Eugenes operates with a clear point of view. Each property is personally inspected to ensure alignment in setting, design, and service, allowing the team to deeply engage with every stay. The Masterpiece Collection is purposely limited to maintain consistency, continuity, and thoughtful planning at every stage of the journey.
Central to the experience is the Guest Experience Manager, a dedicated point of contact who oversees every detail of the guest’s stay, from private chefs to restaurant reservations, ensuring five-star hospitality within the privacy of a personal residence. The Eugenes translates the luxury of grand hotels into a bespoke, tailored experience for every guest.
The company’s Experiences exemplify this approach. Guests may embark on EUGENES on Board with Carino, a bespoke maritime journey through the Greek seascape; explore craftsmanship through The Private Atelier; swim with Olympian Giannis Fountoulis in private villa waters; or experience From Silk to Couture with Zeus + Dione, a tailored exploration of artisanal heritage. Complementary services like dedicated drivers, wellness engagement, and private chefs further personalize each stay.
The Eugenes’ philosophy is grounded in presence and verification. The team personally experiences each destination, itinerary, and experience, studying logistics, timing, and local nuance to ensure that every detail aligns with the authentic essence of the location. A trusted circle of collaborators, including drivers, restaurateurs, and guides, form the backbone of the experience.
“We have lived what you will live” is the guiding maxim of The Eugenes, ensuring that every journey is shaped by deep knowledge and connection to each place.
The destinations within The Eugenes’ portfolio are defined not just by presence but also absence. While the company has a footprint in established Cycladic locations like Antiparos, Mykonos, and Paros, its defining strength lies in destinations where luxury hotel infrastructure is minimal or deliberately absent. Islands like Chios, Ithaca, Kea, Syros, Skiathos, and Corfu offer unparalleled access and local knowledge, making private residences essential to meaningful travel. In these areas, the villa is not an alternative to hospitality but its most refined expression.
Each destination in The Eugenes’ portfolio features a small number of residences, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to depth over scale and places where architecture, landscape, and lived experience converge without mediation.
Through this methodology, travel becomes less about arrangement and more about authorship. Each journey reflects accumulated knowledge, relationships, and attention to detail, resulting in experiences that unfold with clarity and depth, shaped by those who take responsibility for every moment lived.
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