CETT Fundació
Who we are
We promote training, research and sustainable tourism.
Welcome to CETT Fundació, a private non-profit organization inherent to CETT-UB, Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy, a reference center in tourism, hospitality and gastronomy. Founded in 2000 by Gaspar Espuña, we work to promote training, research and knowledge transfer in these key sectors.
Our mission is to ensure the continuity of CETT's values and principles: corporate social responsibility, sustainable development of tourism, innovation and entrepreneurship. We contribute to forge a promising future for our country and bring value to society and the sector in general.
Complement CETT training with initiatives that promote tourism knowledge.
Promote research to advance in the science of tourism and hospitality.
Promoting sustainable growth in these vital areas
Maintain a close relationship with the industry to keep abreast of its needs.
To support students in expanding their knowledge.
Promote social responsibility as an integral part of our actions.
With these principles as a guide, CETT Fundació develops a wide range of activities in six key areas
Tourism and hotel training
We promote training in all areas of CETT to offer a complete and quality education.
Innovation in tourism management
We promote innovation as a way to improve efficiency and excellence in tourism management.
Research
We support and encourage research for the development of projects and the enrichment of tourism knowledge.
Internationalization
We collaborate with international projects to promote CETT's international projection.
Contact network
We establish and consolidate relationships with key players in the tourism sector to foster cooperation and knowledge sharing.
Grants and donations
We channel economic resources for training and research through grants and donations.
As advocates of applied research, training and innovative initiatives of a social nature, CETT Fundació provides support to students through scholarships, grants and awards for academic excellence. We also organize the CETT Entrepreneurial Projects Awards to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. In addition, we collaborate as co-organizers in several congresses, conferences and knowledge transfer events.
CETT Fundació has a majority stake in the assets of the CETT Campus, which includes the CETT-UB (School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy), the Alimara University Hotel and the Àgora International University Residence (attached to the University of Barcelona). This allows us to be actively involved in university life and offer a comprehensive experience to students.
Every profit generated by the Foundation is reinvested to achieve the objectives and improve the facilities and equipment, thus guaranteeing the economic viability and the fulfillment of the development objectives of the CETT Campus.