Pestana Hotel Group publicly presented a new Pousada de Portugal located in the historic centre of Vila Real de Santo António, in the most eastern area of the region (Sotavento), thus continuing its investment in the Algarve. This investment will provide the historic heritage building with 57 rooms, 114 beds and create 30 new jobs. The official opening is scheduled for the beginning of next year"s Summer.
United Investments Portugal, also known as UIP, has announced its first entry into an inaugural partnership inside of Europe with Bespoke Hotels International, Bespoke Hotels Portugal and Spain.
Off-season tourism in Portugal reports positive numbers – two million guests stayed in local hotels in January and February, which is an increase of 11% over the same months last year. The Minister of Economy regards the main impact of the growth on the employment rate. Usually, the first two months of the year are low-demand months. But the boom that is taking place in Portuguese tourism has already reached the off-season.
Making its debut into Europe, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas brings its authentic luxury to southern Portugal's picturesque Algarve coast with the launch of Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort. Nestled amongst orange grove trees and undulating wetlands, the resort brings to life Anantara's ethos of connecting modern travellers with authentic destinations and ensures the brand's signature Thai hospitality is paired with indigenous style and flavour.
Making its debut into Europe, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas brings its authentic luxury to southern Portugal's picturesque Algarve coast with the launch of Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort. Nestled amongst orange grove trees and undulating wetlands, the resort brings to life Anantara's ethos of connecting modern travellers with authentic destinations and ensures the brand's signature Thai hospitality is paired with indigenous style and flavour.
Portugal's largest international tourism and leisure group and the 25th largest in Europe, Pestana Hotel Group, has completed a global rollout of SiteMinder's online distribution platform across the majority of its properties. The enterprise rollout sees SiteMinder's Channel Manager integrated with OPERA, the hotel management system for 65 of Pestana's properties located in Europe, Africa and North America.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is pleased to announce the appointment of Tamir Kobrin as General Manager of Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort – due to launch on 1 April 2017 as Anantara’s first property in Portugal and the brand’s debut in Europe.
Portugal has committed to partnering with the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017. The commitment was presented to UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai, during his recent official visit to Portugal. Among the initiatives to celebrate the Year, Portugal is promoting the rehabilitation of historical buildings in the interior of the country and routes through natural areas.
Eric Viale has been appointed Regional Director General of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) for Portugal, responsible for all the establishments directly managed by the group in that country. Formerly Regional Director of IHG for Porto, in charge of the InterContinental Porto-Palacio das Cardosas and Crowne Plaza Porto, he has been entrusted with the reins of two other five-star establishments: InterContinental Lisbon and InterContinental Estoril .
AVANI Hotels & Resorts will debut in Europe with the opening of AVANI Avenida Liberdade Lisbon Hotel in the Portuguese capital. The 119-key hotel will launch on 1 April 2017, following the completion of a EUR 1.5 million refurbishment.
W Hotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced it will open W Algarve in 2018 on Portugal's stunning sun-kissed Algarve coast. Developed in partnership with Nozul Algarve, S.A., the vibrant oceanfront oasis will overlook the breathtaking coastline and the beckoning waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The debut will mark the third W Escape in the Europe, a newly created portfolio of W Hotels located in ski, sand and entertainment destinations around the world, that make the traditional 'resort' a last resort.
Lisbon is a city that exudes a harmonious melding of old and new, and there's a new address in town to capture precisely that intangible magic. Tucked among the time-telling traditions of tile merchants and pastelarias, down a honey-hued corridor which opens onto the larger city scape, is the Memmo Príncipe Real —a modern ode to the particular charms of the infectious city that is Lisbon. Opening in mid-October, the hotel is a dramatic and dignified study in period contrasts, the 41-room hotel of limestone, expansive glass, and natural oakwood practically levitates above the bustle below.
After the raging success of the first summit in November 2015, Terra International is launching the second edition of Portugal's Future Hoteliers Summit to be on the 19th - 20th of November 2016.
Pestana Hotel Group continues to expand its portfolio and are proud to announce Pestana Alvor South Beach, Pestana Bahia Praia and Pestana Alvor Praia as the latest additions to its collection of Hotels & Resorts. Inspired by the South Beach spirit in Miami, where Pestana Hotel Group already has an Art Deco hotel,Pestana Alvor South Beach makes the most of its location just 97 steps from the ocean, with direct access to the beach. The hotel features a contemporary design, with 90 rooms including 57 suites, three outdoor swimming pools with a large pool deck lounge and bar and restaurant – The Sunset. The young and dynamic team have also created a tailored programme of activities to include signature outdoor fitness classes for guests to make the most of the al fresco lifestyle. In addition to its prime location on Alvor Beach, the hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the popular Três Irmãos beach and the picturesque village of Alvor. It is also located just 7km from Portimão, the largest city in the west Algarve, known for its ideal location for sailing on the Atlantic Ocean due to the calmer seas and weather conditions. New to the Azores, Pestana Bahia Praia is located in Vila Franca do Campo, in the island of Sao Miguel, a convenient 15 minutes from the airport. With direct access to one of the island's most beautiful beaches, Agua d'Alto beach, the hotel offers clear views spanning the Atlantic ocean as well as the surrounding mountains, which can also be viewed from the rooms. The hotel features 85 junior suites and 5 senior suites, which work in unison with the surrounding environment, evoking a refined atmosphere. The newly refurbished facilities include restaurants, a new spa and gym, pools, a conference room, tennis courts and gardens. The hotel also boasts a beautiful and intimate 17th century chapel, perfect for a romantic wedding by the ocean. Bordered by one of the best beaches in Algarve and exquisite gardens, Pestana Alvor Praia can be defined as an elegant, peaceful and classic southern paradise. The hotel's refurbishment has brought with it new concepts such as a personal check in and the innovative grab & go service, which allows guests to order and take their food from the Ocean Bar straight to the beach, pool or room. The panoramic restaurant, along with the terraces and each of the 202 accommodations offer wonderful views of the surrounding coast. The hotel's iconic marble spiral staircase leading to the lake has maintained its place during the refurbishment, whilst new additions include the innovative a la carte restaurant, led by iconic Chef Dominique Lienhard, as well as a more contemporary style using decorative elements inspired by works of Portuguese plastic artists, organic wood and bright marble. Also available are a new gym, interior pool and spa. Rates at Pestana Alvor South Beach start from €116 (approx. £96) per room pernight, at Pestana Bahia Praia they start from €80 (approx. £66) per room per night, and at Pestana Alvor Praia they start from €84 (approx. £69) per room per night. For more information on the Pestana Hotel Group, please visit www.pestana.com
Leading Portuguese hotel chain Continental Hotels has selected eRevMax distribution solutions to manage online sales more efficiently. 6 properties of the group are using RateTiger for updating rates and availabilities across OTAs and accessing high quality rate data to take better pricing decisions and translate key market insights into positive business outcomes.
The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), today announced the official re-opening of Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve. Owned by United Investments Portugal, the celebrated cliff-top retreat recently emerged from an all-encompassing 18 month renovation which restored the award-winning Pine Cliffs Hotel, alongside the addition of the new contemporary Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites. Together with Pine Cliffs Residence, the complex sits at the heart of Portugal's burgeoning luxury travel scene, further cementing the destination's appeal to sophisticated, discerning travellers. This is the latest treasure to be unveiled by The Luxury Collection as part of a multi-million dollar investment to restore the brand's most iconic hotels around the world.
Pestana Hotel Group are delighted to announce the opening of the first Pestana CR7hotel on 1 July in Funchal, Madeira Island. The highly anticipated opening marks the 'kick off' of the partnership between Dionísio Pestana and Cristiano Ronaldo – who both hail from Madeira. Inspired by Ronaldo's CR7 brand, the boutique hotel combines Art Deco with contemporary style and is designed with the modern day millennial traveller in mind, allowing them to stay connected to the world throughout their stay. High-speed Wi-Fi will be available in all indoor and outdoor spaces and each room will include Apple TV as well as Bluetooth audio and HDMI connections. Pestana CR7 Funchal will feature just 49 keys with 25 CR type rooms, 23 CR superior rooms and one CR7 Suite. In addition to all the facilities of the CR rooms, the CR7 Suite will include a Playstation 4, Virtual Reality Glasses and games, and even equipment for cardio workouts complete with a self-developed workout plan. For complete relaxation, guests can unwind at the rooftop pool and deck offering fantastic views over the marina and hillside that characterise the city of Funchal. For a more lively experience, the lounge will offer a menu of vibrant cocktails and the restaurant will include an open-oven concept for a unique dining experience. True to the brand, Pestana CR7 Funchal will also feature a customised programme – Get In Shape – at the outdoor gym and sauna for those keen on maintaining a healthy lifestyle during their stay. About this iconic opening, Dionísio Pestana, President of Pestana Hotel Group comments "this is an achievement that makes us all very proud". He explains "it's a dream come true in the city that is the birthplace of the Pestana Group – and my own – and reflects our innovation capability". "This is a winning team, a winning project! The huge hotel management experience of the Pestana Group guarantees the quality of this product that we are developing together", adds Cristiano Ronaldo. "It has been a huge challenge for me to enter a new area in which I always had an interest and curiosity. I cannot wait to go to sleep in my Suite at Pestana CR7 Funchal in my hometown!" The next Pestana CR7 is scheduled to open in Lisbon later this year, with two more to follow in Madrid and New York in 2017. With the addition of Pestana CR7, Pestana Hotel Group will manage four brands, including Pestana Hotels & Resorts, Pestana Collection Hotels, and Pestana Pousadas de Portugal. These new openings will bring the Pestana Hotel Group portfolio to over 90 hotels in 15 countries, solidifying its international expansion strategy. For more information, please visit www.pestanacr7.com.
Ljubomir Stanisic has been named consulting executive chef at Six Senses Douro Valley. A Serbian native who settled in Portugal in 1997, he was so inspired by Portuguese produce and culinary traditions that he dedicated his career to his adopted country.
The recently opened AlmaLusa is the latest property to join HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts' independent portfolio in Portugal. HotelREZ will provide the new boutique hotel with GDS representation under the HO chain code, as well as sales and marketing services.
The Eurostars Hotels chain has just opened its fourth establishment in the city of Porto: Eurostars Porto Douro 4*, a boutique hotel with 59 rooms and a markedly Portuguese accent in a privileged location overlooking the Douro River and Dom Luís I Bridge. Eurostars Porto Douro is the chain's fourth hotel in Porto, joining Eurostars Heroismo 4* which opened this past January, Eurostars Oporto 4* and Eurostars Das Artes 4*. In addition to these four hotels, Eurostars Hotel Company, the hotel division of Grupo Hotusa, also operates the Exe Penafiel Park Hotel & Spa 4*.