Southern Europe’s investment potential grows
Accessibility
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 Calvao is a Partner and Fund Principal at Arrow. John is a key senior member of the Central Investment Team, overseeing Arrow’s Southern European investments and hospitality assets. John also heads the M&A and Markets Development Teams at Arrow.
During his tenure at Arrow, John has previously led the development of Arrow’s investment and operation capability in both Portugal and Italy as Country CEO.
Before joining Arrow in 2010, John spent over 15 years in various senior positions in international capital market institutions, including 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.