Founded in 1972 on the island of Madeira, the Pestana Hotel Group is a prominent player in the hospitality industry and the largest international hotel group of Portuguese origin. The company operates across nine business areas, including hotels, golf, casinos, and aviation, with a portfolio that includes 87 hotel units and various other tourism and service ventures. With a presence in 15 countries, the Pestana Hotel Group offers a diverse range of services under brands such as Pestana Hotels & Resorts, Pestana Collection Hotels, and Pestana Pousadas de Portugal, catering to a global clientele with a workforce of seven thousand employees.