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Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection
Company typeInternational group
IndustryHospitality and Golf
Founded1968; 56 years ago (1968)
FounderStefano Saviotti
HeadquartersLisbon, Portugal
Number of locations
Portugal & Brazil
Area served
Global
Websitewww.dompedro.com

Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection is a Portugal-based, international brand of hotels and resorts in Portugal and Brazil. What was formerly known as Dom Pedro Hotels Group, is now Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection, following the purchase of the 5 championship golf courses[1][2] in Vilamoura – Algarve, Portugal. The Dom Pedro Brand is immersed within Lisbon's major musical, cultural and sports events and has had an active role in bringing attention to Lisbon as a tourist destination[3].

Overview

As of 2017, the Dom Pedro Group has a series of Hotels in Portugal and Brazil, namely, Dom Pedro Lisboa at the metropolitan capital of Portugal, Dom Pedro Vilamoura, Dom Pedro Marina and Dom Pedro Portobelo located in Vilamoura, Algarve, Dom Pedro Lagos in the Meia Praia beach in Lagos, Algarve, Dom Pedro Madeira and Dom Pedro Garajau in the Madeira archipelago SouthWest of Continental Portugal, and finally Dom Pedro Laguna in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.

In 2017 Dom Pedro Group re-branded themselves as Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection following the purchase of the Victoria Golf Course, The Old Course Golf Club, Millenium Golf Course, Pinhal Golf Course and Laguna Golf Course[4][5] in Vilamoura, Algarve[6][7]

History

In 1968, an Italian tourist, Pietro Saviotti, when discovering Madeira, the Portuguese Archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean, west of continental Portugal, promptly felt enamoured with the views of Machico Bay, sprouting an ambition to open a hotel business in the area. This wish was eventually and ultimately fulfilled by his son, Stefano Saviotti, who opened the 4-star Dom Pedro Madeira (formerly Dom Pedro Baía) in 1973, then promptly assuming control of the group in 1973 and making their first investments in Algarve tourism, with the opening of Dom Pedro Vilamoura (formerly Dom Pedro Golf) in 1976.[8]

In 1998, the group launched their first five-star hotel, Dom Pedro Lisboa (formerly Dom Pedro Palace) which has become known for their regular hosting of international celebrities.

Their first foreign venture began with the construction of Dom Pedro Laguna, the first five-star hotel and 18 hole golf complex ″Aquiraz Riviera Golf Course" in Ceará Eco-Resort "Aquiraz-Riviera" in Brazil.

Now the group possesses 56 years experience in the development and management of a wide range of hotels, business networks and multi-lingual service. They have brought innovative products onto the Portuguese market, one example being the first to offer a combined hotel and golf package deal in the Algarve as well as the first to implement the service concept of buffet to Portugal in the beginning of the 1970s.

In 2016, in partnership with Keith Cousins, Dom Pedro hotels & Golf Collection purchased 5 championship golf courses of Vilamoura – Algarve, Portugal, to restate leadership in the golf market, also re-branding the hotels to better reflect their location.

In 2017, Dom Pedro Vilamoura hotel received a complete refurbishment due to business decisions regarding the rebranding of the group within the same year.

The group also sponsors a competitive sailing team, accomplished in its field, and other companies in the sports and leisure market in Portugal.

Hotels

  • Dom Pedro Lisboa – is a 5-star hotel, founded in 1998, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Dom Pedro Vilamoura – is a 4-star hotel, founded in 1976, Vilamoura, Portugal
  • Dom Pedro Marina – is a 4-star hotel, founded in 1988, Vilamoura, Potugal
  • Dom Pedro Portobelo – is a 4-star hotel, founded in 1985, Vilamoura, Portugal
  • Dom Pedro Lagos – is a 3-star hotel, founded in 1985, Lagos, Portugal
  • Dom Pedro Madeira – is a 4-star hotel, founded in 1973, Machico Bay, Madeira, Portugal
  • Dom Pedro Garajau – is a 3-star hotel, founded in 1974, Garajau, Madeira, Portugal
  • Dom Pedro Laguna is a 5-star hotel, founded in 2010, Marambaia, Ceará, Brazil[9]

Golf courses

Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection owns five golf courses in Vilamoura as of 2016:[10]

  • Victoria Golf Course, an 18 holes, covering over 90 hectares, Par 72 golf course designed by Arnold Palmerin in 2004.
  • The Old Course Golf Club, presents an 18 holes, Par 73 golf course designed by Frank Pennink.
  • Millennium Golf Course, founded in 2000
  • Pinhal Golf Course, originally founded in 1976 and renewed in 1985, it is a 72 par golf course designed by both Frank Pennink and Robert Trent Jones Sr.
  • Laguna Golf Course designed by golf course architect Joseph Lee and originally founded in 1990

Restaurants

  • Búzios Beach Club – Located on the Vilamoura Marina Beach - Specializes in fresh fish, seafood and cocktails, but also salads, steaks and sandwiches.
  • Il Gattopardo – Italian restaurant within Dom Pedro Lisboa hotel - Serves italian dishes and specialties, directedtowards social and business meetings.
  • Le Café Bistrot – Restaurant within Dom Pedro Lisboa hotel in Lisbon, that serves traditional Portuguese cuisine
  • The Old Course – An English-styled restaurant with a view to the The Old Course in Vilamoura.
  • Pinhal Golf Course - Located within the Pinhal Golf Course Clubhouse in Vilamoura. It serves international cuisines, club sandwiches, pastas, fish and meat dishes.

Awards

  • 2014 Jet2Holiday Quality Award by Publituris Portugal Travel Awards[11]
  • 2015 Brazil's Leading Resort by World Travel Awards[12]
  • 2015 Brazil's Leading Golf Resort by World Travel Awards[13]
  • 2015 South America's Leading Beach Resort by World Travel Awards[14]
  • 2016 Portugal's Best Corporate Hotel by Publituris Portugal Travel Awards[15]
  • 2016 Bronze CAIO Jacaré Award for Dom Pedro Laguna by World Travel Awards[16]
  • 2016 South America's Leading Beach Resort by World Travel Awards[17]
  • 2016 Brazil's Leading Golf Resort by World Travel Awards[18]
  • 2016 Effort and Gratitude Recognition Certificate for Dom Pedro Lisboa by Portuguese Paralympic Committee[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Afonso, P. "Dom Pedro Investe mais de 55m€ em Portugal", Publituris, 16 March 2017. Retrieved on 14 July 2017
  2. ^ "Press Release", Dom Pedro, Retrieved on 14 July 2017
  3. ^ -, - (9 November 2016). "TAP E DOM PEDRO HOTELS ATRAEM PARA LISBOA A PRIMEIRA CONVENÇÃO ABRACORP NA EUROPA". PressTur. Retrieved 10 August 2017. {{cite news}}: |last= has numeric name (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. ^ Cordeiro, R. "Adeus Oceânico, olá Dom Pedro Golf Collection", Golf Tattoo, 29 June 2017, Retrieved on 14 July 2017,
  5. ^ Korving, J. "Dom Pedro Golf acquires 5 of Oceânico's Courses", 21 June 2017. Retrieved on July 14, 2017
  6. ^ Almeida, R. "Dom Pedro Hotels participa da BTL e expande negócios para o golfe", Revista Facil, March 2017, Retrieved July 14, 2017
  7. ^ "Dom Pedro Hotels Aposta no Golfe e no Rebranding das Unidades", Ambitur, Retrieved on 14 July 2017
  8. ^ Carlos D.S. "Nasceu na Madeira e já foi a Casa Branca em Lisboa", Diário de Notícias, 8 Setembro 2011. Retrieved on 18 July 2017.
  9. ^ "Digital Brochure", Dom Pedro Website, Retrieved on 20 July 2017
  10. ^ "Digital Brochure", Dom Pedro Website, Retrieved on 20 July 2017
  11. ^ "Hoteís Dom Pedro Recebem Prémio Quality Award'"
  12. ^ "Brazil's Leading Resort 2015"
  13. ^ [1]
  14. ^ "South America's Leading Beach Resort 2015"
  15. ^ "And the winners are..." September 17 2016, Retrieved on the 26th of July 2017
  16. ^ "Caio Jacaré award 2016 List"
  17. ^ "South America's Leading Beach Resort 2016"
  18. ^ [2]
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