Hospitality investors shape strategy in crowded European markets
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In Hospitality Investor, John Calvao, Fund Principal, speaks about Arrow Global’s approach to sustainable hospitality investment for an article titled “Hospitality Investors Shape Strategy in Crowded European Markets.” In the piece, he highlights Arrow’s focus on benefiting local communities by employing local teams, repurposing small hotels into affordable housing for employees, and introducing eco-friendly measures like solar power, water conservation, and wastewater recycling. Arrow’s projects aim to provide year-round amenities, mitigating the effects of seasonality, such as marinas, equestrian centres and golf courses, which add long-term value for both investors and local communities.
The article also covers similar strategies, such as adapting unused spaces to ease housing pressures and support local economies. In cities like Amsterdam and Barcelona, where hotel development faces new restrictions, these sustainable models are anticipated to enhance property values as availability becomes limited, marking a broader trend toward viewing hospitality as essential urban infrastructure.
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John Calvao
Fund Principal
John Calvao is a Partner and Fund Principal at Arrow. John is a key senior member of the Central Investment Team, overseeing Arrow’s Southern European investments and hospitality assets. John also heads the M&A and Markets Development Teams at Arrow.
During his tenure at Arrow, John has previously led the development of Arrow’s investment and operation capability in both Portugal and Italy as Country CEO.
Before joining Arrow in 2010, John spent over 15 years in various senior positions in international capital market institutions, including COO of MIAC Assurance Corporation, Head of Operations at SCA, which he joined after an independent consultant role overseeing the build out of the first independent NPL servicing company in Portugal, and CIO at Clayton.
John began his career at MBIA.