25 years of the Gaspar Espuña CETT Fundació
The CETT Fundació is the guarantor of the action lines, principles, and values of CETT, and this year celebrates 25 years of history.
Founded in 2000 by the founder of CETT, Mr. Gaspar Espuña, it upholds and promotes the philosophy that inspired the birth and development of the institution. Its goal is to be a driving force for education, research, and knowledge in tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy.
“After 25 years, we can affirm that the CETT Fundació is today the driving force behind the education, research, and talent that are transforming tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy in our country.
Celebrating this anniversary means recognising a shared journey, marked by the strengthening of the bond between industry and academia, by the consolidation of a community that grows and evolves, and by the constant will to be a catalyst for knowledge.
From the legacy of Gaspar Espuña to the present day, we have upheld our unwavering commitment to people, to the sector, and to Catalonia.
We have championed responsible talent, created opportunities that transform lives, and contributed to building a unique ecosystem devoted to learning.
The Fundació will continue to be a source of assurance and momentum, because the Fundació is CETT and CETT is Fundació.”
The CETT Fundació over 25 years
- Creation of the CETT Fundació
- Award for the Best Final Projects of Vocational Training Programs
- Award for the Best Bachelor’s Final Theses of CETT-UB
- Entrepreneurial Projects Award
- Creation of the Àgora BCN University Residence
- Awards for High School Research Projects
- Observatori del CETT
- Cátedra UB de Turismo, Hotelería y Gastronomía CETT
- CETT Smart Tourism Congress Barcelona
- Terres LAB
- Entrepreneurship Day
- Award for the Best Master’s Final Theses of CETT-UB
- “3 Pioneers” Award
- Tourism Talent Management
- Terres Check-in
CETT Fundació, a legacy that lives on: a tribute to its three presidents
Mr. Gaspar Espuña
President from 2000 to 2010
Mr. Gaspar Espuña was a humanist deeply committed to Catalan identity and to serving society. He founded CETT in 1969 and transformed it into a benchmark in tourism and hospitality education, leading the institution for more than 40 years with a vision rooted in excellence, talent, and the values that continue to guide CETT today.
Mr. Antoni Sansalvadó
President from 2010 to 2014
Mr. Antoni Sansalvadó was a tenacious man and a strong advocate for helping others. An engineer by training, he presided over institutions such as the "Banc d'Aliments de Barcelona", becoming a key figure in social solidarity in Catalonia and driving initiatives such as the “Gran Recapte d’Aliments”.
Sr. Narcís Coll
President from 2014 to the present
Mr. Narcís Coll Ferrer embodies the core values of the institution. He has been connected to CETT since its beginnings through family ties, his professional work at the center, his role as a board member of the group’s different companies, and his position as a trustee of the CETT Fundació.
He holds a degree in Law from the University of Navarra, a Diploma in Tourism from CETT, and is the director of Hotel Medes II, a family-run business with more than 50 years of history.
A special acknowledgement to the key members of the Board of Trustees
The history and development of the CETT Fundació cannot be understood without the dedication of the people who have been part of its Board of Trustees, accompanying and preserving the legacy of Mr. Gaspar Espuña.
When speaking about the CETT Fundació, it is also essential to acknowledge:
- Ms. Monique Rous de Madinhac, secretary to Mr. Espuña and to the Board of Trustees until 2016. Without her care and perseverance, nothing would have run as smoothly.
- Mr. Fernando Secarrant, who took over the role of secretary.
- Ms. Elisabet Ferrer, current secretary.
- Dr. Maria Abellanet i Meya, treasurer throughout all these years.
We would also like to express our profound appreciation for the work of all the trustees who have been part of the CETT Fundació over time. Thanks to their commitment and vision, the purpose of Mr. Gaspar Espuña remains alive and continues to shape the future, ensuring that the principles and values that inspired the founding of CETT remain our guiding compass.