Lisbon, October 28, 2024 – Octant Lousã has appointed Márcia Coelho as new general manager, effective October 7, 2024. With over 20 years of hospitality industry experience and a degree in hotel management, Coelho now leads a team of 37 staff members. In her new role, she will focus on driving operational excellence throughout the property.
Márcia has held roles at renowned establishments such as Pousadas de Portugal, Quinta das Lágrimas, and Hotel Caramulo. In 2002, she joined the Casino da Figueira team, where she advanced to the position of Food & Beverage Director.
She served as General Manager at NAU Hotels & Resorts group in 2013, where she led projects such as The Vintage House Douro, Salema Beach Villas, and NAU Montargil & Villas, before moving to Montebelo Vista Alegre in Ílhavo.
“I am thrilled to take on this new challenge and join the professional and welcoming team at Discovery Hotel Management. Incredible work has been accomplished at Octant Lousã, and I am excited to lead the next phase of success,” says Márcia Coelho, General Manager of Octant Lousã. “My goal is to strengthen Octant Lousã’s position in the market through operational excellence and by creating value for both employees and guests.
“We are confident that Márcia’s extensive experience, customer orientation, and passion for hospitality will be crucial in strengthening and consolidating the positioning of Octant Lousã and Discovery Hotel Management in the market,” says Mara Leitão, Human Resources Director of Discovery Hotel Management.
