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| Association of Spanish Hotels and Tourist Accommodation (CEHAT) | |
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| Name | Association of Spanish Hotels and Tourist Accommodation (CEHAT) |
| Native name | Confederación Española de Hoteles y Alojamientos Turísticos |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Headquarters | Madrid, Spain |
| Key people | Manuel Arranz Carmona (former president), José Luis Zoreda (vice-president), Federico de la Mata (executive) |
| Region served | Spain |
Association of Spanish Hotels and Tourist Accommodation (CEHAT) is a national trade association representing hotel and tourist accommodation interests across Spain. It serves as an industry federation linking provincial federations, municipal associations, and multinational chains with Spanish public institutions like the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism (Spain), regional governments such as the Generalitat de Catalunya, and municipal bodies including the Madrid City Council. CEHAT liaises with European bodies like the European Commission, international organizations such as the World Tourism Organization, and private sector actors including Marriott International, NH Hotel Group, and Meliá Hotels International.
CEHAT was established in 1977 amid economic shifts following the end of the Francoist Spain era and during Spain’s transition connected to events like the Spanish transition to democracy. Early interactions included dialogues with institutions such as the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spain) and industry stakeholders like Sol Meliá and Grupo Piñero. During Spain’s accession to the European Economic Community, CEHAT engaged with actors linked to the Treaty of Accession 1986 (Spain), coordinating responses alongside regional associations such as the Basque Government and the Junta de Andalucía. In later decades CEHAT addressed crises influenced by events like the 2008 financial crisis in Spain, the 2010 volcanic ash cloud, and the COVID-19 pandemic by working with bodies including the European Parliament, the Bank of Spain, and the International Labour Organization.
CEHAT’s governance combines provincial federations and sectoral committees, aligning with organizations such as the Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales (CEOE), the Cámara de Comercio de España, and regional chambers like the Cámara de Comercio de Barcelona. Its board has included leaders connected to hotel chains such as Hotusa, Riu Hotels & Resorts, and Barceló Hotel Group, and legal counsel often coordinates with entities like the Abogacía General del Estado and consultancy firms related to Deloitte (Spain). CEHAT maintains committees for issues overlapping with institutions like the European Travel Commission, the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium Enterprises (CEPYME), and the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces.
Membership encompasses independent hotels, historic paradores linked to the Paradores de Turismo de España, regional chains such as NH Hotel Group, and international operators including Hilton Worldwide, Accor, and InterContinental Hotels Group. CEHAT represents coastal resorts on the Costa Brava, urban properties in Barcelona, Madrid, and Valencia, rural establishments in Extremadura and Castile and León, and island accommodations on the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands. Members interact with tourism platforms like Turespaña and distribution channels such as Booking.com, Expedia Group, and legacy carriers like Iberia (airline).
CEHAT provides statistical services referencing data sources like the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spain), operational guidance influenced by standards from the ISO 9001 framework, and training programs associated with institutions such as the Escuela de Hostelería de Sevilla and the Universidad de las Islas Baleares. It organizes events and conferences alongside partners like the FITUR fair and collaborates with certification bodies such as the Instituto para la Calidad Turística Española (ICTE). CEHAT also offers legal advisement in matters touching the European Court of Justice, labor issues involving the Ministerio de Trabajo y Economía Social, and fiscal concerns related to the Agencia Tributaria.
CEHAT lobbies Spanish ministries including the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism (Spain) and regional administrations like the Junta de Andalucía on taxation, licensing, and regulatory frameworks. It has submitted position papers addressing directives from the European Commission, engaged with committees of the Cortes Generales, and coordinated with sector groups such as the Spanish Confederation of Employers' Organizations (CEOE). During regulatory debates about short-term rentals and platforms such as Airbnb, CEHAT has interfaced with municipal authorities in Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca and legal authorities including the Supreme Court of Spain.
CEHAT influences tourism metrics monitored by the World Tourism Organization and the OECD. Its advocacy affects employment patterns registered by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spain) and fiscal revenues reported to the Bank of Spain. CEHAT’s members contribute to regions like Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and Andalusia—important areas in discussions involving the European Central Bank and policy forums such as the World Economic Forum. Economic analyses often reference data from institutions such as the Fundación de Estudios de Economía Aplicada (FEDEA) and CEBR in shaping sector forecasts.
CEHAT maintains partnerships with international organizations including the World Tourism Organization, the European Commission, and the United Nations World Tourism Organization. It engages with multinational hotel companies—Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Accor—and industry platforms like the European Travel Commission and UNWTO. CEHAT collaborates regionally with the Generalitat Valenciana, Cabildo de Tenerife, and municipal tourism boards, and participates in forums with bodies such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the International Air Transport Association.
Category:Tourism in Spain Category:Hospitality industry organizations Category:Trade associations