“It is with immense sadness that we announce the departure of José María Rossell Recasens”, they report since Senator Hotels & Resorts the death of its founder. It is the largest Andalusian hotel group with headquarters in Almería. The company has 41 establishments totaling 8,000 rooms, spread across Andalusia, Murcia, Valencia, Gandia, Madrid, Catalonia, Majorca, Ibiza and the Dominican Republic.
Founded in 1967 in Almería, a land that it has always considered home, it established principles of quality and service that are today benchmarks in the sector. “His leadership abilities and his constant commitment to customer satisfaction and the well-being of his employees have left a legacy that will endure in each of our hotels and in all those who are part of this great family. With over 57 years of experience“José María Rossell dedicated his life to building and leading our company with a vision of excellence and hospitality,” the statement said.
Rossell Récasens born in Girona in 1945 and from a young age he devoted himself entirely to the world of hospitality in various establishments in Barcelona, Las Palmas and different cities in Germany. He worked as a bellboy, valet, in kitchens… all in search of a dream that he discovered at the age of 22 in Almería when he began his professional journey.
Hostal Costablanca and the Los Arcos restaurant in Garrucha were at the origin of what the group is today and from there emerged different tourist activities such as travel agencies, coaches or vehicle rental. The company has stood out for its capacity for innovation and for its pioneering nature in terms of services and facilities such as, for example, the incorporation of large slides and water parks in many hotels or the theming of rooms.
“The Rossell family, especially his children, to whom we express our support and affection, will continue their father’s legacy, committing to keeping his values alive and continuing to build on the foundation he established with so much effort and dedication. They will lead with the same passion and dedication, ensuring that the channel continues to be a reference and maintain the vision of excellence and proximity that José María instilled,” the senator said.
By express wish of the family, the funeral wake will take place in the strictest privacy. The Provincial Delegation of Almería announced in October that it would issue the Provincial gold medal to Rossell during an event on November 17 at the ‘Calar Alto’ Astrophysical Interpretation Center in Gérgal.
