Jorge Rebelo de Almeida, 77, founder and president of the Portuguese hotel group Vila Galé, states he learned more from mistakes than from successes. In 2026, the group celebrates four decades of business history that began in the Algarve.
Gonçalo Rebelo de Almeida, the founder's son, was only 12 years old when his father created the company in 1986, giving rise to the Vila Galé hotels, currently one of the largest hotel groups in Portugal.
The article title indicates that the group is in a phase of preparation for major growth, with the goal of reaching 60 hotels before completing 50 years of existence, which would represent a significant milestone in the chain's expansion.
