Chitra Stern

Building the Martinhal hotel brand and branded residences in Portugal. Founded the United Lisbon International School. Love to build communities. Love entrepreneurship.

Chitra Stern

Chitra Stern is a successful entrepreneur, real estate developer, and hotel owner in Portugal. She is the CEO and founding board member of Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts, a collection of luxury family hotels and resorts across Portugal.1 2 3

Some key facts about Chitra Stern:

Winner of the prestigious London Business School "Entrepreneur of the Year" Award in 2014, the Amadeus Brighter Award for "Manager of the Year" 2015, and the Family Travel Association "Personality of the Year" Award in 20174
Holds an MBA from London Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from University College London4
Launched the Martinhal brand in 2010 with the opening of the flagship Martinhal Sagres resort in the Algarve, and has since expanded to 4 other properties in Portugal1 3
Currently developing a new mixed-use project in Lisbon comprising luxury hotel residences, commercial space, and the United Lisbon International School4 5
Serves as a Member of the Board of Advisors for the Westmont Institute of Tourism & Hospitality at Nova School of Business and Economics1 6

Chitra Stern is a passionate entrepreneur who has successfully built Martinhal into a leading family hospitality brand in Portugal. Her leadership and innovative spirit have been recognized with numerous awards over the years.2 4