Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection

Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection is a Portugal-based, international brand of hotels and resorts in Portugal and Brazil. What was formerly known as Dom Pedro Hotels Group, is now Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection, following the purchase of the five golf courses[1] in Vilamoura – Algarve, Portugal.

Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection
TypeInternational group
IndustryHospitality and Golf
Founded1968 (1968)
FounderStefano Saviotti
HeadquartersLisbon, Portugal
Number of locations
Portugal & Brazil
Area served
Global
Websitewww.dompedro.com

Overview

As of 2017, the Dom Pedro Group has a series of Hotels in Portugal and Brazil.

In 2017 Dom Pedro Group re-branded themselves as Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection following the purchase of the Victoria Golf Course, The Old Course Golf Club, Millenium Golf Course, Pinhal Golf Course and Laguna Golf Course[2][3] in Vilamoura, Algarve[4][5]

History

Stefano Saviotti, who opened the Dom Pedro Madeira (formerly Dom Pedro Baía) in 1973, then assuming control of the group in 1973 and making their first investments in Algarve tourism, with the opening of Dom Pedro Vilamoura (formerly Dom Pedro Golf) in 1976.[6]

Golf courses
The Pinhal Golf Course

A purchase by Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection has led to the ownership of 5 golf courses in Vilamoura as of 2016:

  • Victoria Golf Course, an 18 holes, Par 72 golf course designed by Arnold Palmer in 2004, covering over 90 hectares, is one of the most complete golf complexes in Europe. Victoria Golf Course was the host venue of the World Cup Golf Championship in 2005, as well as being the host venue for Portugal Masters Golf Tournament since 2007.
  • Pinhal Golf Course, originally founded in 1976 and renewed in 1985, it was designed by both Frank Pennink and Robert Trent Jones Sr. and possesses a par of 72.
  • The Old Course Golf Club, presents an 18 holes, Par 73 golf course designed by Frank Pennink. It is popularized as "The Great Dame" of the Algarve.
  • Millennium Golf Course, founded in the year 2000, offers a 27-hole complex.
  • Laguna Golf Course designed by golf course architect Joseph Lee and originally founded in 1990, it offers an 18-hole course, multiple playing conditions and a clubhouse.[7]

References
  1. Afonso, P. "Dom Pedro Investe mais de 55m€ em Portugal", Publituris, 16 March 2017. Retrieved on 14 July 2017
  2. Cordeiro, R. "Adeus Oceânico, olá Dom Pedro Golf Collection", Golf Tattoo, 29 June 2017, Retrieved on 14 July 2017,
  3. Korving, J. "Dom Pedro Golf acquires 5 of Oceânico's Courses", 21 June 2017. Retrieved on July 14, 2017
  4. Almeida, R. "Dom Pedro Hotels participa da BTL e expande negócios para o golfe", Revista Facil, March 2017, Retrieved July 14, 2017
  5. "Dom Pedro Hotels Aposta no Golfe e no Rebranding das Unidades", Ambitur, Retrieved on 14 July 2017
  6. Carlos D.S. "Nasceu na Madeira e já foi a Casa Branca em Lisboa" Archived 2017-08-10 at the Wayback Machine, Diário de Notícias, 8 Setembro 2011. Retrieved on 18 July 2017.
  7. "Digital Brochure" Archived 2015-03-22 at the Wayback Machine, Dom Pedro Website, Retrieved on 20 July 2017
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