Octant Furnas joins luxury global travel network Virtuoso 

Octant Hotels announces that its Azores property, Octant Furnas, has been accepted into the esteemed Virtuoso® network, the leading global luxury travel consortium. With this exciting addition, Octant Hotels becomes the only Portuguese hotel group with four properties in Virtuoso, marking a significant achievement for the brand. Octant Furnas joins its sister properties, Octant Ponta Delgada, Octant Vila Monte, and Octant Douro, in the highly selective network, offering unparalleled access to the world’s top travel advisors and luxury travellers.  

Gonçalo Mexia Alves, Head of Sales at Octant Hotels, celebrated this milestone, stating:
“We are thrilled to announce that Octant Furnas, in the Azores, has joined the prestigious Virtuoso network, marking an important milestone for us. With this addition, four of our hotels – including Octant Ponta Delgada, Octant Vila Monte, and Octant Douro – are now part of this highly influential luxury consortium, especially significant in the American market, which is key for us. This achievement is the result of hard work and dedication from our entire team to ensure that our offerings meet the high standards expected by Virtuoso’s network of over 20,000 travel advisors and discerning clientele. Being the only hotel chain in Portugal with four properties in Virtuoso is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional and luxury-aligned experiences.”  

Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of over 2,100 travel agencies and more than 20,000 travel advisors in 54 counties. The network works with over 2,300 hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour companies and destinations to provide its clients with exclusive amenities and experiences. Octant Hotels’ inclusion provides unmatched opportunities for showcasing its properties to an audience that values bespoke, luxury experiences.   

As part of Octant Hotels, Octant Furnas reinforces the group’s vision of connecting guests with the essence of Portugal through distinctive experiences. Whether it’s the cosmopolitan flair of Octant Ponta Delgada, the rural sophistication of Octant Vila Monte, the wine-country charm of Octant Douro, or the geothermal paradise of Octant Furnas, each property offers guests an immersive, luxury experience that reflects the authenticity of its region.  

With this latest addition to Virtuoso, Octant Hotels strengthens its position as a leader in luxury hospitality in Portugal, expanding its reach to discerning travellers globally.