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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family business with vision, continuity and leadership: the story of Bernardo Bispo

  • Writer: Harbor Partners
    Harbor Partners
  • Jul 23
  • 2 min read
Bernardo Bispo | Gonçalo Almeida
Bernardo Bispo | Gonçalo Almeida

In this episode of DEALS with Gonçalo Almeida, we welcome Bernardo Bispo, Executive Director of the Algarve Resorts group, who takes us behind the scenes of a family business with decades of history and a vision for the future.


With a degree in Engineering and a Master's in Management, Bernardo shares how he always had a clear goal: to prepare himself to join and lead the family business. From a young age, conversations at home revolved around the business, projects, sales, and challenges. He grew up realizing that this was the foundation that put food on the table.


We discussed the weight and responsibility of continuing a family legacy, but also the ambition to leave our own mark. We discussed how to identify a good asset for development, the challenges of licensing and financing in the Algarve, and the balance between development and operation. Bernardo also reflected on seasonality, the future of tourism in the south of the country, and what still excites him as a leader.


🎙 Throughout the conversation we discussed:


The transition to the third generation and the fundamental role of the grandmother in the continuity of the business;


What distinguishes a truly profitable hotel operation in the Algarve;


How to keep the family business aligned, competitive and sustainable;


What Bernardo looks for in a partner and a new opportunity;


And the message it leaves to young people who want to enter this sector.


This episode is a realistic and inspiring dive into a story of continuity, strategic vision, and deep-rooted leadership.


🎧 Full episode available on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.



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