Pestana is ‘personality of the year’
Dionísio Pestana, Pestana Group President, has been voted ‘Personality of the Year 2004’ by the Portuguese-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (CPCB). This honour has, for many years, recognised outstanding personalities who
International business remains optimistic despite problems
Last week, Portugal’s President dissolved parliament and decided to call early elections for February. The decision by Jorge Sampaio follows four months of a divided PSD administration headed by vacillating
Julie and Victor back together
After six years managing two salons in Alvor, hairdresser Julie Menzies was ready for a change, an exciting challenge and a new project to get her teeth into – and
Globetrotting doctor opens in Carvoeiro
Doctor Kenneth Vieira practised medicine all over the world before coming to the Algarve and fulfilling his dream of designing a bespoke, purpose-built surgery in Carvoeiro. Although he has travelled
The best of the Algarve
The British Portuguese Chamber of Commerce will give a warm Algarvean welcome to the new British Ambassador, Mr John Buck, tomorrow (Saturday, December 4) in an evening that showcases the
A new place for a new pleasure – CONTRIBUTED
Guylaine, an interior consultant, discovered Lisbon, the Alentejo and the Algarve eight years ago with her husband Philippe, a designer, and their four children. They knew, then, that a part
The importance of being a pioneer
Few things are so neglected in strategy as the importance of being the first company to enter a market segment, which no one has decided to enter before due to
Monarch scoops top award
Low fares carrier Monarch Scheduled has been voted ‘Best Airline to the Mediterranean and Islands 2004’ by UK travel agents. The award, which was presented at the recent World Travel
Fute (Factory Utilities Tube Limited)
Fute is a Portuguese ‘David’, competing with great success against several international ‘Goliaths’. Much smaller than worldwide giants, such as Brabantia, Leifheit and Hailo, Fute has increased its sales 10
Supporting the best of the Algarve
International companies, Barclays and Sovereign Group, are major supporters of the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce’s special event, which will give a warm Algarve welcome to the new British Ambassador, Mr