"It was at the Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo de Coimbra that I acquired professional and personal skills, from experienced trainers with a high level of technical knowledge, which were essential for creating solid foundations that contributed to the development of my career in hospitality."

He is currently General Manager of the JASE Hotels & Resorts Group: Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa, Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa, and Porto Royal Bridges Hotel.

Master in Hotel Management from Portucalense University, Porto.

His professional career in hotel management positions - planning and coordinating operational and commercial areas - also include some stints at the Pestana, the Vila Galé, the Meliá, and the Intercontinental groups.