Arno SchutteBiography
Arno Schutte (1961) is a highly experienced entrepreneur with more than 30 years of expertise in construction, project development, and hospitality. Throughout his career, he successfully built and managed a large-scale earthmoving and civil engineering company, delivering major infrastructure and development projects for governments, housing corporations, and private companies. Many of these projects exceeded €1 million in annual turnover. Following the successful sale of his construction company, Arno Schutte founded Schutterspark, a tourism and recreation park located in the south of the Netherlands. The park includes a hospitality venue with event halls, a large outdoor terrace, playground facilities, and three event locations. The business generates an annual turnover of approximately €800,000, with a net annual profit of around €200,000. Within Jola Lodge, Arno Schutte plays a central leadership and ownership role: -Personally invests private capital to continuously strengthen and expand the resort development -Owner of the land located in Bwiam, The Gambia -Responsible for overseeing construction and project realization -Majority shareholder and owner of SAGE Development BV, the company responsible for the development of the resort -Acts as the financial and legal owner of Jola Lodge Bwiam Ltd. With his extensive entrepreneurial background, operational experience, and long-term vision, Arno Schutte provides the strategic foundation behind the development of Jola Lodge as a sustainable eco-luxury destination in West Africa.
Company Overview
Jola Lodge is an upcoming eco-luxury resort development in Bwiam, The Gambia, focused on creating a unique hospitality experience where sustainability, comfort, and authentic African culture come together. The project is currently in the development phase and aims to become a leading example of responsible tourism in West Africa. The resort concept is being developed by Sa-Ge Handel en Ontwikkeling, a Dutch development company specialized in innovative and sustainable investment projects. Through Jola Lodge, the company combines real estate development, eco-tourism, and socially responsible entrepreneurship into one future-oriented hospitality concept. Jola Lodge will offer a collection of high-end eco-lodges, wellness facilities, a restaurant, swimming pools, and curated cultural and nature experiences. The resort is designed around off-grid sustainability principles, including solar energy, water recycling systems, and the use of locally sourced materials. The target market consists primarily of European travelers looking for luxury, tranquility, wellness, and authentic travel experiences away from mass tourism. In addition to hospitality services, the project also offers investors the opportunity to own a luxury eco-lodge with professionally managed rental income potential. A key pillar of the project is its commitment to local impact. Jola Lodge aims to create sustainable employment opportunities, collaborate with local suppliers and communities, and contribute to education and development initiatives in the region. By combining eco-conscious development with premium hospitality standards, Jola Lodge and Sa-Ge Handel en Ontwikkeling aim to create a sustainable destination that delivers long-term value for guests, investors, and the local community alike.
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Business Opportunities added By Arno Schutte
| Number | Headline | Opportunity Type | Action |
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| AIDB-023633 | Invest from EUR69K in Jola Lodge luxury eco-resort in The Gambia | Selling Real Estate | More Details |
About Us
is a member of the Africa Business Community, Africa’s leading business network. We use AI to match our members to the most attractive business and investment opportunities in Africa. As a member you can add any number of business opportunities and will receive Africa business opportunities matched to your chosen country and business sector preferences. Membership is free. Our dashboards are powered by AFSIC – Investing in Africa, perhaps Africa’s most important investment event.
List of Products
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| 90111502 | Commodity | Lodges or resorts | |
| 70151909 | Commodity | Tropical rain forest plantations | |
| 11121804 | Commodity | Jute | |
| 93141910 | Commodity | Island development services | |
| 83121602 | Commodity | Tourism board services | |
| 86101702 | Commodity | Tourism related training | |
| 90111701 | Commodity | Campsites | |
| 95122106 | Commodity | Hostel | |
| 77101605 | Commodity | Environmental institution building or planning | |
| 56112105 | Commodity | Lounge seating |
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is a member of the Africa Business Community, Africa’s leading business network. We use AI to match our members to the most attractive business and investment opportunities in Africa. As a member you can add any number of business opportunities and will receive Africa business opportunities matched to your chosen country and business sector preferences. Membership is free. Our dashboards are powered by AFSIC – Investing in Africa, perhaps Africa’s most important investment event.
