Top estate agents celebrate merger
The highly respected Algarve chain of estate agencies, Christopher Garveigh, has merged with UK-based Winkworth, an estate agent established in London since 1835. Over the years, the Christopher Garveigh chain
BPCC networking event
The British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) held a drinks evening at Lisbon’s Blues Café, in Alcântara, recently. The event was well-attended by the Portuguese and British business community, as well
VW rejects union’s salary offer
Europe’s largest car manufacturer, Volkswagen, has rejected a trade union offer to limit workers’ pay rises, saying it does not go far enough. Talks are currently in place, but the
Portuguese take the biscuit
British multinational United Biscuits is to invest four million euros to bolster its position in the Portuguese market. In August 2004, it completed the acquisition of Triunfo Produtos Alimentares SA,
REBAs are a runaway success!
When we launched our Resident Excellence in Business (REBA) awards earlier this year, we had no idea it would generate such interest. We have been inundated with nominations for the
Hotel group invests 30 million
The Fénix Hotel Group has embarked on a 30 million euro investment programme to spruce up four of its five hotels. The major refurbishment plan includes a 14 million euro
New hotel aims high
Cascais gained a new hotel recently when the Hotel Cascais Miragem, part of the Grupo José Cristovão, opened its doors. Overlooking the ocean, the 200 room hotel has spectacular views
Former minister enlightens chamber
Former Industry Minister and CGD Vice-President, Dr. Luís Mira Amaral, explained new international banking rules and guidelines on risk management to a gathering of British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce members at
Simply launching
Yes to Consulting S.A. (YTC) has launched its sales manual, Simply Selling, at CascaiShopping at the FNAC outlet. Simply Selling is the work of eight YTC employees, including the company’s
Pool with no water
Frederick J. North Lda is in the business of providing fun throughout the Algarve. Established for more than 25 years, the company has supplied and serviced pool and snooker tables