Boa Tarde, my name is Rob Jarrett and I am the Chairman of The Resort Group PLC who is responsible for building, so far, 5 Hotels in Cape Verde, amongst other companies that it owns. I have created a lot of job opportunities for the Cape Verdean community, so as an example, approximately 98% of people that I employ in Cape Verde are Cape Verdean. I am a businessman and entrepreneur but I am also a philanthropist and I am strong believer in helping those in need. That is the principle reason for The Resort Group establishing The Cape Verde Foundation.

The Resort Group PLC, working through The Cape Verde Foundation, is committed to developing and improving healthcare across the Islands. In addition to its donation drive for much-needed medical equipment for local hospitals and its own integrated Medical Services, The Resort Group has enjoyed welcoming trainee healthcare professionals to its Resorts – offering them a restful haven while they complete work experience placements at hospitals and clinics across the Islands. In June, Alexandra…

One of The Resort Group PLC’s primary commitments is to provide our guests with luxury in all its forms. This means providing facilities and services that guests can avail of during their stay at The Resort Group PLC’s hotels and that will elevate their experience. Annatalia Boutique & Salon are two of these facilities.   What is Annatalia Boutique? One of The Resort Group PLC’s integrated businesses, Annatalia Boutique, was opened in 2014. Today, it…

When you think of Cape Verde tourism, you think of The Resort Group PLC. Founded in 2007 by Rob Jarrett, The Resort Group PLC has rapidly grown into one of the foremost luxury Resort and hospitality brands in Cape Verde, catering to nearly 60% of the country’s tourists. Our success has been the country’s success and is a great model for overseas property investment. Here is our story.   Growing from strength to strength With our nuanced…

A vertically integrated business model is popular among multinational companies, thanks to its many benefits. As the market leader in holiday Resorts in Cape Verde, The Resort Group PLC has also adopted an integrated approach to maximise efficiency and profits. Meet Oliver Food Resorts, food supplier for The Resort Group PLC and part of our portfolio of companies.  The Resort Group PLC’s Portfolio of Integrated Businesses   What is Oliver…

The Resort Group PLC has seen great success in Europe over the last two years, paying special attention to markets that will recognise the property prospects on offer in Cape Verde. Due to the overwhelming demand in Central and Eastern Europe for The Group’s investment model, The Resort Group PLC opened its Central & Eastern Europe office in Warsaw, Poland on 1 March 2018. The Opening Ceremony was held at restaurant Casa Pablo – a fitting…

The Resort Group has had great success in Europe for well over a year now, paying special attention to markets that will recognise the property prospects on offer in Cape Verde. With that in mind, several events have been arranged recently across different countries. It has certainly been a busy couple of weeks for our European partners as they focus their efforts on reinforcing The Resort Group’s presence on the continent. Just last…

It is a time of great expansion for the Group and as such, we have held many events over the past year. These serve to bring The Resort Group brand to a bigger audience and educate people about our investment opportunities. The most recent seminar was held in Gibraltar on Monday 27th November with our new exclusive agent for the region – Smartchange. The introductory seminar, which was held at the World Trade…

As Sales Support Director, Jessica Love works tirelessly to ensure that investment is easy and smooth, whether you’re a seasoned or first-time purchaser. We spoke to her about her time at The Resort Group and got her insight into the sales process.   How long have you worked for The Resort Group? I have worked for The Resort Group since very early 2008, so it’s nearly ten years now.   What did you do before…

It’s time to get your latest fill of all The Resort Group news as we release Issue 13 of Resort Life. The Summer edition features our CEO and Founder, Mr Rob Jarrett, receiving one of Cape Verde’s highest honours, up to date images from the construction site at White Sands Hotel & Spa, and the very best overseas property investment opportunities from Boa Vista – as well as much more from around the Group.

As part of our staff spotlight series, we spoke to Director of the Group, Steve Hallam, about his life before The Resort Group, Cape Verde’s investment potential and what he sees as the next step. What did you do before you worked with The Resort Group? The bulk of my pre-TRG career was spent in the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) arena. Having held positions in the drinks division of Princes Group, my first move…

Opened in December 2016, Bikini Beach Club has become synonymous with a unique style of luxury. It was a welcome addition to the Santa Maria shoreline as regular visitors and first-time guests expressed a desire for something different to do during their stay. Whilst most holidaymakers revel in an all-inclusive experience, we discovered a certain appeal for an off-Resort activity. With that in mind, we set about creating a once-in-a-lifetime beach club, set 40…

As construction continues on White Sands Hotel & Spa, we turn the spotlight on our construction partners – GRUPO SANJOSE. The experienced company is highly trusted within the industry, with major projects under their belt and an ongoing working relationship with The Resort Group PLC. Based in the Portugal headquarters, Joaquim Morgado, the Director of International and Special Projects, took time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about the Group that has…

The Resort Group PLC is always looking for new opportunities so it’s no surprise that our successful business model has made its way to new areas of interest recently. Although based between headquarters in Gibraltar and an office in the UK, such was the interest in other parts of Europe, the Group are now established in the Czech Republic and have recently launched an operational centre in Portugal. This coincides with our timely launch of…

In light of the expansion of the Analita Boutiques in recent months, we caught up with manager Eliseida Fortes to find out how she found herself at the helm of the popular Boulevard stores and what she loves most about it. 1. How long have you been manager of the Boutique? I’ve been a manager of the Boutiques for two and a half years. 2. What did you do before you worked at the…

Always looking to improve the Cape Verde experience, The Resort Group PLC has embarked on many ventures since our inception onto the Islands to improve touristic capital. With Bikini Beach Club in full flow, having welcomed bloggers, journalists and celebrities through its doors from the day it opened in December 2016, it was time to start work on aligned brands that would expand on this exclusive offering. The new Bikini Beach Watersports is there…

If you take a stroll down the Boulevard, you’ll discover the eclectic variety of businesses and services available to you during your stay at MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa. Amongst the ice cream store, luxurious Level lounge and gift shop are three businesses that continue to go from strength to strength as tourism and occupancy rates rise every year. The Analita Beauty Salon, Boulevard Boutique and Analita Boutique offer a number of holiday treats…

  Raj’d artist Fantcha recently performed on the first day of the famous Baía das Gatas festival in São Vicente, Cabo Verde. The music festival has become a cultural institution for the Islands and traditionally takes place in August during the three days of a ‘full moon weekend’. Held since 1984, the event has expanded every year, with artists now flying in from around the world. This year’s festival opened with Vasco Martins, and also…

Meliá Hotels International recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and, as one of our key strategic partners, we are delighted to see how it has become one of the world’s largest hoteliers. Since being founded in 1956, Meliá Hotels International has grown from its first hotel in Mallorca, Spain, to a presence today in 40 different countries. It provides more than 350 hotels under seven brands, and there is no sign of slowing down. Meliá…

Style came to MELIÃ Tortuga Beach Resort over the weekend as we opened a second boutique. On Friday 8th April, guests gathered to see the ribbon cutting of the Resort’s newest offering – a boutique designed to cater to anyone in need over the course of their holiday. Available to all are a variety of casual, essential and evening styles for men, woman and children, along…