JOSE PINTO The CCA Business Model Offers Several Advantages

In an exclusive interview with TRAILBLAZING MAGAZINE, Jose Pinto explains what are the objectives he aims to reach as Business Development of CCA International for Albania, Balkans and Portugal while enlists the advantages of CCA business model.

“We can incorporate the facilities and services of a prestigious private club into any mixed-used building or residential real estate development project. This would benefit the developer by increasing the prestige and lifestyle offering for affluent residents and potential corporate residents,” Pinto says.

He seeks for collaboration/alliances with real estate developers, golf course architects and master planners, hotel and hospitality and business consultants.

Congratulations Mr. Pinto on the new position as Business Development at CCA International! What does this new post mean to you and to your company, JP HOSPITALITY.EU?

I’m so proud and delighted that I have been selected to represent and develop CCA International brands in Albania, Balkans, and Portugal. My career has been a multicultural one. I would say that after working in different Hotels and Resorts brands in different countries, cultures and environments for half a century, I’m excited once again that a company like CCA International and their Private Clubs have given to me a new “professional life term.” This means that my hospitality history, skills, experience and background can be an asset to them and to their business model.

As for our company, JPHospitality.EU, this is a milestone that opens new scopes within the business that we are experts in.

Can you speak a little bit about CCA International and what are its plans in Albania and Portugal?

The CCA business model offers several advantages. We can incorporate the facilities and services of a prestigious private club into any mixed-used building or residential real estate development project. This would benefit the developer by increasing the prestige and lifestyle offering for affluent residents and potential corporate residents. The key benefits being a shortened payback period, distinct leasing advantages, enhanced

Full interview below: return on investment, recurring revenue streams from club operations, capital cost savings, correct positioning of membership, optimized membership sales, high member satisfaction, superior operational standards, recruitment & training and tight financial controls.

With its corporate affiliate, International Associate Clubs IAC, CCA offers a complete club business model, focused on quality delivery in all phases of the membership experience as well as reciprocal benefits in over 200 high quality cities, golf, marina, yacht clubs, holiday villas, fractional ownership and country clubs.

I also look for collaboration/alliances with real estate developers, golf course architects and master planners, hotel and hospitality and business consultants.

Key drivers for club expectations are personal recognition, exclusivity, privacy, comfortable and cozy ambiance, superior service standards and outstanding cuisine and gastronomy.

In simple words, we love being associated with professionals of great vision looking for a long-term business relationship.

What is your vision in this position? How will you fulfill it?

My vision is to have in each country one or two maximum long-term commitment partners and investors who are looking to go “out of Box “and be unique on their market by investing in exclusive prestigious clubs, either as stand-alone or incorporated on their existing or new facilities.

Also penetrate into the exclusive market with Palmerston Hotel & Resort which is another corporate affiliate of the CCA Group and represents its brand name for integrated resorts with hotel, spa, golf and real estate components.

What challenges do you face in this position given the countries you are responsible for, i.e., Albania, Balkans, and Portugal?

I love challenges, I have been faced with all kinds of professional and personal challenges since young. Therefore, this new position only brings to me the revival of that feeling which means happiness to me. I’m preparing myself to be on the “run” soon.