The University of La Laguna recognizes the work of the Calínico Hoteleros por Tenerife group

Last Friday, March 8th, the University of La Laguna organized an event to recognize the Calínico Hotel Group in Tenerife for its commitment to the academic institution. During the session, the Vice-Rector of Culture and University Extension, Isabel León Pérez, representing the Rector's Office, presented a plaque which was received by Eduardo Solís, coordinator of the honored organization. The ceremony, which was also attended by the dean of the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism, José Adrián García Rojas highlighted the importance of improved knowledge and training in the tourism sector.

The event took place within the context of one of the Tourist Fridays organized by the CajaCanarias-Ashotel Tourism Chair at the University of La Laguna, This event focused on the "Past, Present and Future of Tourism on the island of Tenerife," with the participation of the aforementioned Eduardo Solís, along with Gloria Salgado, a tourism entrepreneur who participated in the creation of the Tenerife Tourism Board; Isidro Dardiña, who was the director of some of the largest hotels on the island; David Pérez, who until last year was the CEO of Tenerife Tourism; and the director of the organizing chair, Raúl Hernández.

Calínico Hoteleros por Tenerife is a tourism trends and strategies study group founded in 2008, comprised of industry professionals with over 35 years of experience. It has been a key partner of the University of La Laguna for the past fifteen years, actively participating in training events, promoting educational excellence, and strengthening the relationship between academia and the tourism industry. This partnership benefits the training of new professionals graduating from both the Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and the Master's Degree in Tourism Management and Planning, who will assume future leadership roles in the island's tourism sector.

The presentation of this plaque is a gesture of recognition from the University of La Laguna and symbolizes the commitment between both institutions to continue promoting academic quality and ensuring that future tourism professionals have firsthand knowledge of the hotel sector in Tenerife.