This Wednesday, the Balearic company said its final goodbyes to the historic Mallorcan hotelier. Gabriel Escarer Juliadied last Tuesday at the age of 89. Family members, politicians, businessmen and a broad representation of civil society attended the funeral home of Escarrer which took place in the Son Valentí chapel in Palma.
Since 4:30 p.m., participants have been marching and devoting themselves to the farewells of honorary president and founder of Meliá Hotels International and offered their condolences to the family of the deceased. Some of them did so with large bouquets of flowers.
The widow of Escarrer, Ana Maria Juamearrived at the Son Valentí funeral home accompanied by her son Sébastien Escarer Jaume. For his part, Gabriel Escarer Jaumethe youngest of six children and who now runs the Meliá company, arrived at the chapel without a companion.
Among the most important political authorities were the President of the Balearic Government, Marga Prohens; the Minister of Tourism, Sports and Culture, Jaume Bauza; the mayor of Calvià, Juan Antonio Amengual; and the former mayor of Palma, Joan Fageda. was also present Bartomeu Barceloformer Attorney General of the Balearic Islands
In statements to the media, the President of the Government, Marga Prohensstated that with the death of Escarrer “gone a unique man who was part of a generation of visionaries and self-taught businessmen, who He leaves us a legacy that will remain forever and which contributed to the transformation of this landwhich has moved from a subsistence economy to a land generating wealth, opportunities and jobs.
Furthermore, the head of the Regional Executive said that “by growing her business, she has also grown the name of the Balearic Islands. He made this land an undisputed cradle of world tourism and it’s thanks to him.
For his part, the mayor of Calvià, Juan Antonio Amengualindicated that the death of Gabriel Escarerer “is very sad”. “As mayor I am very happy and very proud to have had a neighbor and a businessman like him“. On the other hand, he was very satisfied with the tribute that his Town Hall paid to the hotelier during his lifetime, by naming the Paseo Marítimo de Magaluf Paseo Gabriel Escarrer Juliá.
On the other hand, the former mayor of Palma Joan Fageda said that Gabriel Escarerer “is a person whose the signature and trajectory gave Mallorca and the entire Balearic Islands an international name. What Gabriel did is unprecedented.
Finally, the former Attorney General of the Balearic Islands, Bartomeu Barcelodefined Escarrr as “a great person”. “Mallorca would not be the same without its heritage. She promoted tourism by creating from scratch a large hotel company which constitutes a world reference. The island is indebted for everything it has done. He is an irreplaceable person, there will never be anyone like him“, he assured.
Remember that the funeral will take place this Thursday, November 28 at Basilica of Sant Francesc in Palma to 7:30 p.m., where a large crowd is expected.
Gabriel Escarrer Julia was born in Palma de Mallorca in 1935. From an early age, he demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for the hotel industry. In fact, at 21 years old major, he already founded what is today the Meliá Hotels International group, acquiring and managing a 60-room hotel on the island of Mallorca, where he was born and where he still has his headquarters.
In June 2023, Escarerer left one of the world’s largest hotel companies, Meliá, the company he led. for almost 70 years after being recognized as one of the drivers of the internationalization of Spanish companies around the world.
This is why he was unanimously appointed in June 2023. honorary presidentalthough in 2016 the Mallorcan hotelier had already stepped down from the executive presidency of the company. Your son, Gabriel Escarer Jaumetook over the company as its new president, also retaining his CEO responsibilities at the helm of the company.
