HOSBEC

What HOSBEC does

HOSBEC (Asociación Empresarial Hotelera y Turística de la Comunidad Valenciana) is a private, non-profit business association representing hotels, aparthotels, tourism apartments, and campings across the three provinces of the Valencian Community (Alicante, Castellón, and Valencia), headquartered in Benidorm. Founded in 1977 per firmographic records and officially registered on June 6, 2011 (deposit number 80000007), it positions itself as the leading tourism association (asociación turística líder) in its territorial scope. The association is supported by a small operational team of 23 employees.

The association operates a member service portfolio built around several internal departments. The Big Data department collects and publishes occupancy statistics and MONITOR reports for hotels, apartments, and campings across the region. The Quality and Projects department runs HOSBEC ENERGÍA (energy management) and Sostenibilidad Hotelera (sustainability advisory). The Health department administers HOSBEC-CHECK health and sanitation audits, food hygiene training compliant with EU Regulation CE 852/2004, and water hygiene services. A Formación (training) department delivers professional development courses. The association also runs a proprietary email-marketing platform, a member job board (Bolsa de Empleo), legislative compilation services, and legal defense representation against administrative sanctions.

HOSBEC generates revenue primarily through recurring membership dues from associated establishments, supplemented by training and certification service fees. It distributes its offerings through a member portal, direct email communication, in-person training, and an ecosystem of 40+ collaborating partner companies (Socios Colaboradores) — including CaixaBank Hotels & Tourism, Cajamar, Willis Towers Watson, Grupo Eulen, Canary Technologies, Septeo Hospitality Solutions, Cerium Tecnologías, Coperama, Pikolin Contract, and GROHE — that provide preferential terms exclusively to HOSBEC members. The association's go-to-market motion is community-led, anchored on its position as the collective voice for Valencian tourism businesses in regulatory advocacy and industry representation.

Name

HOSBEC

Legal name

ASOCIACIÓN EMPRESARIAL HOTELERA Y TURÍSTICA DE LA COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA (HOSBEC)

Website

https://hosbec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HOSBEC is a non-profit regional trade association serving hotels, aparthotels, tourism apartments, and campings across the Valencian Community in Spain, providing advocacy, Big Data occupancy analytics, health certifications, training, and partner-negotiated benefits to its member establishments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Benidorm

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: HOSBEC generates revenue through membership fees from associated hotels and tourism establishments. The association provides various services to members including information dissemination, representation, advocacy, training, health audits, and collective purchasing benefits through partner agreements.
2. Training and Certification Services: Fees for training courses such as food handler certification, health and hygiene training, and other professional development programs offered to member and non-member establishments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HOSBEC is a regional hotel and tourism business association operating as a membership-based trade body for hotels, aparthotels, tourism apartments, and campings across the three provinces of the Valencian Community in Spain. It delivers collective representation, advocacy, occupational health and food safety certifications (HOSBEC-CHECK), energy management programs (HOSBEC ENERGÍA), Big Data occupancy statistics, food hygiene training, a job placement database, legal defense against administrative sanctions, and access to preferential partner agreements for member establishments.

Product overview

HOSBEC (Asociación Empresarial Hotelera y Turística de la Comunidad Valenciana) is a regional hotel and tourism business association serving member establishments across the three provinces of the Valencian Community. Rather than a unified software platform, HOSBEC offers a portfolio of member services including the HOSBEC-CHECK health certification program, a Big Data occupancy statistics service covering hotels/apartments/campings, the HOSBEC ENERGÍA energy management program, an email marketing communication platform, a member job board (Bolsa de Empleo), sustainability advisory, and food hygiene training. The association also operates the HOSBEC BUSINESS member portal and publishes MONITOR reports. Services are organized into departments: Quality and Projects (including HOSBEC ENERGÍA and sustainability), Big Data, Health (with HOSBEC-CHECK certification and food hygiene training), and Formation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HOSBEC-CHECK

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NethitscoreTechnology or IntegrationSpanish technology company specializing in creating advanced technological solutions for the hotel and hospitality sector. Provides communications infrastructure (WiFi, fiber optics, IPTV), IT consulting, auditing, and proprietary solutions for improving hotel competitiveness and guest experience.
• Septeo Hospitality SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationDivision of Septeo group, leader in technological solutions for hotels and tourist accommodations. Develops comprehensive tech suite including PMS, booking engine, revenue management tools, payment solutions, and AI-powered operational management systems.
• Grupo EulencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOutsourcing company specializing in facility services for hotels including cleaning, gardening, animation, security, maintenance, and energy audits. Founded in 1962 with 100% Spanish capital, national leader in general services.
• Pikolin ContractminorOthersDivision of Grupo Pikolin dedicated exclusively to hotel industry equipment with over 60 years of experience. Supplies bedding to major hotel chains worldwide across all 5 continents, certified for sustainability with ISO 50001 and OEKO-TEX.
• CoperamacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital purchasing central for HORECA sector across Europe, launched by NH hotel group in 2010. Over 1,500 hotels use the platform which offers products and services from a single interface, providing significant time and cost savings.
• Amaltea ProyectosminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultancy specializing in strategic management of subsidies for business development in the Valencian Community. Offers 50% discount on application fees and 10% on rest of billing for HOSBEC members.
• Open Revenue ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegrated partner to increase hotel asset value through digital transformation in sustainable asset management, revenue, marketing, and customer experience. Over 15 years of experience, offers food waste reduction programs certified by UN.
• GROHEminorOthersWorld leader in comprehensive bathroom solutions and kitchen equipment. Offers specialized technical supply of faucets for all water points, sanitary systems, and installation solutions for hotel reform and new construction projects.
• Verify EnergyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerServices for energy optimization of businesses including electrical installations, photovoltaic installations, electric vehicle charging points, and comprehensive maintenance for electrical, photovoltaic, and charging installations.
• Grupo SaltokiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness group founded in Pamplona in 1978 dedicated to professional supplies distribution in plumbing, HVAC, electricity, renewable energies, and construction. Over 40 years of experience with more than 80 points of sale and over 3,000 employees.
• Renovae BusinessminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering specialized in energy efficiency for all types of renewable generation projects from solar to biogas, aerothermia, and CAE management.
• Singular GlassminorOthersSpecialized in remodeling of hotel sector and large buildings. Offers installation, supply, and maintenance of aluminum windows and glass, railings, partitions, mirrors, large dimension glass, curved and fire-resistant glass, and double glazing.
• Catral Group - ContractminorOthersInternational reference in design, manufacturing, and distribution of solutions for decoration, conditioning, and concealment of outdoor spaces. Offers custom solutions for hospitality sector including screening systems, decorative panels, artificial vertical gardens, and sustainable flooring.
• HMY YudigarminorOthersComprehensive solutions for transforming tourist spaces from design to installation including design, FF&E, construction, lighting, technologies, signage, and lettering. Offers international experience with local teams for personalized attention.
• Nagoa EstudiominorOthersArchitecture and interior design studio specializing in hotel sector projects. Located in Alicante province, combines architects, engineers, and interior designers focused on creating memorable architectural spaces.
• AM Concept by Asun MontoyaminorOthersInterior design studio specializing in contract projects with residential sensitivity. Designs hotels, restaurants, retail, and workspaces that emotionally connect with users. Acts as distributor of specialized equipment with international project focus.
• La Casa del CamarerominorOthersWork uniform store for hotels, bars, restaurants (HORECA), industry, maintenance, cleaning, healthcare, aesthetics, and more sectors.
• FunHotels (CUMO)minorOthersSmart photo booth designed specifically for the hotel sector that converts unique moments into double source of profitability through direct revenue and viral social media marketing. Includes automatic email marketing integration.
• QualydosminorOthersPool and cistern control, intelligent dosing of chemical products, installation of water softeners and strainers, human consumption water control, and water filtration for purification.
• QualynetminorOthers27 years of experience in cleaning articles, industrial detergents, and hygiene solutions on the Costa Blanca. Offers individualized advice and personalized products for common areas, laundry, kitchens, rooms, and pool water treatment.
• MicroservicesminorOthersSanitary services company for tourism and food businesses including pest control, Legionella prevention, food hygiene, pool sanitation, and environmental, water, and food laboratory. Located in Benidorm with activity across Valencia, Murcia, Andalusia, Balearic Islands, and rest of Spain.
• CIA DetectivesminorOthersPrivate investigation services for HOSBEC members specialized in hotel sector security including fraud detection, unfair competition, theft, fake sick leaves, absenteeism, labor breaches, and other discreet investigations.
• Convence Abogados (Grupo Isonor)minorOthersWhistleblower channel and related services through Grupo Isonor, offering compliance and reporting mechanisms for member establishments.
• MERA Digital MarketingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOffers HOSBEC members SEO, local SEO, and GEO/LLMs services with exclusive preferential rates (560€/day, 15% discount). Members can request a free express audit for current digital visibility status.
• Cerium TecnologíascoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology integrator specialized in network infrastructure, communications, and security for the hotel sector. Over 15 years of experience in technological projects in the hotel sector globally, with dedicated cybersecurity division for hotels.
• EurocasaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial HOSBEC supplier since 1982 in Alicante, offering construction materials for reform and construction. Over 40 years of experience with dedicated commercial agent and specialized technical engineer for HOSBEC members, free daily delivery to province.
• ImpuestaliaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides free initial study of cadastral values and plusvalía (property tax) for HOSBEC members to determine if IBI receipts are correctly calculated. Offers reclaim of amounts unduly paid to administration over last four years.
• Canary TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationModernizing hotel technology with AI-powered Guest Management Platform. Digitizes every guest touchpoint from booking to checkout. Trusted by over 20,000 hotels in more than 100 countries including Marriott, TUI, Best Western, and Wyndham.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• HOSTELTUR: Leading Spanish-language tourism industry news and analysis publication. Comparable as a sector information and intelligence provider for the Spanish tourism industry, overlapping with HOSBEC's Big Data and information dissemination services to members.
• WTTC (World Travel & Tourism Council): Global tourism industry body producing research, policy advocacy, and sector benchmarking. Comparable to HOSBEC's data and advocacy mission at global scale rather than regional, providing market intelligence HOSBEC could consume or distribute.
• Septeo Hospitality (PMS/tech vendor): A core HOSBEC technology partner providing PMS, booking engines, revenue management, and AI tools to hotels. Listed as a 'Socio Colaborador' core partner, illustrating how commercial tech vendors interface with HOSBEC's member ecosystem as adjacent ecosystem players.

Broad incumbents

• CEHAT (Confederación Española de Hoteles y Alojamientos Turísticos): National Spanish hotel confederation representing the hotel sector before central government and EU institutions. Comparable to HOSBEC as a hotel trade association, but operating at the national level rather than a single autonomous community.
• Exceltur (Alianza para la Excelencia Turística): Spanish alliance of leading tourism companies and groups producing tourism intelligence, lobbying, and benchmarking. Comparable to HOSBEC's higher-level advocacy and Big Data positioning, but operating nationally with larger member companies.

Direct peers

• ASOLAN (Asociación de Empresarios de Hostelería y Turismo de Lanzarote): Hospitality and tourism business association for Lanzarote. Highly comparable to HOSBEC as a regional Canary Islands tourism trade association serving hotels, apartments, and restaurants with advocacy and member services.
• AETH (Asociación de Empresarios de Hostelería de la provincia de Cádiz): Provincial hospitality employers' association in Cádiz, Andalusia. Comparable to HOSBEC as a regional hospitality trade association providing representation, training, and collective services to tourism establishments in a Spanish province.
• ITH (Instituto Tecnológico Hotelero): Spanish hospitality technology innovation body serving hotels with research, training, and digital transformation programs. Closely comparable to HOSBEC in serving Spanish hotels with non-dues services like technology adoption, training, and sustainability.
• FEHM (Federación Empresarial Hotelera de Mallorca): Regional hotel federation for Mallorca, the largest Balearic tourism island. Direct peer of HOSBEC as a regional Spanish hotel trade association offering representation, data, training, and member services to hotels in a competing Mediterranean destination.

Regional players

• HOTREC (Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs & Cafés in Europe): Umbrella federation representing the European hotel and hospitality industry at EU level. Analogous to HOSBEC's trade association role but at pan-European scale, lobbying on EU issues like VAT that directly affect HOSBEC's regional members.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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