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Government extends concession of Pousadas de Portugal to Pestana Group until 2028
Publication: ECO
Author: ECO
Source published: 09/11/2026, 09:56:37 UTC
Briefing created: 09/11/2026, 10:19:48 UTC
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Briefings
Portuguese government extended the concession for Portugal's Pousadas until December 2028, extending the contract by two years for Grupo Pestana. The company holds 49% of Enatur, and CEO José Theotónio stated the priority is maintaining operations until 2028 while preparing for a public international competition. The government confirmed the contract is valid until 2028 but did not specify the motivation for the change. The government intends to return Enatur to public sphere by purchasing the 49% stake before the concession ends, but no progress has been made on the competition timeline.
Key points
- Portuguese government extended the concession for Portugal's Pousadas until December 2028, extending the contract by two years for Grupo Pestana.
- Grupo Pestana holds 49% of Enatur and CEO José Theotónio stated the priority is maintaining operations until 2028 while preparing for a public international competition.
Context
Grupo Pestana holds 49% of Enatur, and the government confirmed the contract is valid until 2028. The company intends to maintain operations until 2028 while preparing for a public international competition. The government intends to return Enatur to public sphere by purchasing the 49% stake before the concession ends, but no progress has been made on the competition timeline.
Limitations
The government did not specify the motivation for the change in the contract end date. The government did not provide a specific timeline for the launch of the competition. The government did not provide details on the negotiations regarding the return of Enatur to public sphere.
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