Southern Europe’s Investment Potential Grows
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The hospitality and leisure sector in Southern Europe is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by a post-COVID travel resurgence and a growing influx of North American tourists. In Funds Europe, John Calvao, Fund Principal at Arrow Global, highlights how improved service levels and enhanced hotel quality are redefining the hospitality market. Increased international accessibility to destinations such as the Algarve in Portugal is unlocking new potential, reducing seasonality, and attracting a diverse clientele.
Arrow Global’s strategic approach involves developing multi-purpose resorts that cater to evolving traveller demands, focusing on amenities such as equestrian centres, marinas, and golf courses. This value-add strategy creates cohesive ecosystems, elevating guest experiences and enhancing profitability.
Utilising its strong local presence and sustainability initiatives, including solar and water conservation projects, positions Arrow at the forefront of the hospitality industry’s growth in Southern Europe.
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John Calvao
Fund Principal
John joined Arrow in 2010 and is Managing Principal of Arrow managed Funds as well as accountable for Arrow’s Platforms, Portfolio Management Performance, Fund Operations, IT & Change. During his tenure at Arrow, John has been involved in developing Arrow’s Italian strategy and having also been Arrow’s Portugal Country Manager and Whitestar CEO.
Prior to that, John gained more than 15 years’ experience across various international capital market institutions, including as COO of MIAC Assurance Corporation, Head of Operations at SCA, which he joined after an independent consultant role overseeing the build out of the first independent, NPL servicing company in Portugal, and CIO at Clayton.
John began his career at MBIA.