From adversity comes something grand. In 2018, the Amsterdam Riverside became the first international hotel in Pestana’s Collection brand, but not before an acid test in one of Europe’s top tourist destinations.
CEO of the Pestana Hotel Group since 2015, José Theotónio helped transform a family company into a multinational business with professional management. Here is the profile of the 58-year-old Alentejo native who led the most brilliant phase of the group's expansion.