Vila Galé Group Announces €130 Million Investment for New Hotel Projects
The Portuguese hotel group Vila Galé has a €130 million investment portfolio allocated for expansion over the next two years, both within Portugal and internationally. Gonçalo Rebelo de Almeida, an administrator of the hotel chain, confirmed the figure to Forbes Portugal, detailing a series of new projects and developments.
For 2025, the group has planned investments totaling €88.4 million. This includes €25 million for a new hotel project in Belém, Lisbon, and €37.4 million for a unit in Ouro Preto, Brazil. Other significant investments for the upcoming year include €20 million for a project in Ponte de Lima and €6 million for the Casas d’Elvas development.
Further projects already announced include a €30 million investment in the Palácio Almada Carvalhais in Portugal, a €16 million hotel in Miranda do Douro, a €14 million project in Penacova, and a €16 million unit at Paço Real in Caxias, within the Lisbon metropolitan area. Internationally, the group will invest €20 million in Quinta da Cardiga, €18 million in Coruripe, Alagoas (Brazil), and €16 million in Maranhão (Brazil).
This expansion plan is part of Vila Galé's strategic goal to enter the list of the world's 100 largest hotel chains. In 2024, the group advanced from the 122nd to the 105th position in Hotels Magazine's annual ranking, based on its 9,947 rooms across 45 hotels. With the addition of new hotels in Portugal, Brazil, Spain, and Cuba, the group's room count is set to reach 11,764 in 2025, which is expected to secure its position within the top 100.
According to a company statement, the group plans to open a total of nine new properties by 2027, which will expand its presence in key strategic regions. Upon completion of these projects, Vila Galé will operate 61 hotels with a total of 12,764 rooms.
Jorge Rebelo de Almeida, the founder and president of the group, stated, "We are investing in projects that promote tourism, uniting history, culture, and sustainability. The objective is to always offer a differentiating experience."
The investment plan signals the group's strong growth trajectory and its confidence in the continued expansion of the tourism sector in its key markets. The new developments, particularly those in high-demand areas like the Lisbon region, represent a significant addition to the local hospitality infrastructure.
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