Since 1989, our organisation has been committed to the Marbella-Costa del Sol economic and business framework and to promoting the brand as a first-rate tourist destination. We are currently one of the most significant interest groups in our province.
We participate and collaborate with the following institutions and executive bodies:
We belong to and actively collaborate on a variety of working groups and within different areas of the Marbella Town Council:
We are an organisation of an associative and non-profit nature, independent of the Administration, workers’ organisations and political parties, regulated by the present Statutes, by Decree 2481/1974, of 9 August, on the Regulation of Tourist Initiative Centres, and in accordance with the provisions of Law 19/1977 of 1 April, regulating the Right to Trade Union Association and other provisions in force issued in the development and application of the same, as well as the concordant regulatory provisions.
The Association of Businessmen and Professionals, CIT Marbella was born in 1989 on the initiative of a group of hoteliers of the city, who understood the need to unite in order to represent their common interests.
From those ten businessmen, there are currently around 500 associated companies from more than 70 sectors of productive activity, who trust in the Centre for Tourist Initiatives as their spokesperson, counting on our extensive work of institutional representation and promotion of companies.
From this non-political and non-profit Association, we promote the main industry: tourism, exposing suggestions of interest for the improvement of tourism planning to official bodies of the different administrations, local, provincial, regional or national.
The Association of Businessmen and Professionals, CIT Marbella, for the third consecutive year and in collaboration with Obra Social Caixa, has given out Gift Vouchers to Cáritas Parroquial Marbella and CADI (Centro de Atención a la Diversidad Infantil).
As examples of our work to promote the city we created, together with the Marbella Town Hall, the Boulevard of Fame in Puerto Banús and, every year we hold the Business Awards dinner, where we publicly recognise the Businessman and Institution that have stood out in the exercise of their work throughout the year and the “Luis Cierco Special Award for the Promotion of Tourism in Marbella” is awarded.
Highlight the significance of the town of Marbella in terms of tourism, fostering the organisation needed to guide, advise and direct the entities, bodies, institutions, foundations and individuals of Marbella in their efforts
Manage, represent, defend and foster tourism within the tourism belt of the Costa del Sol and the town of Marbella in particular
Coordinate, represent, manage, foster, promote and defend the general and common business interests of the members forming part of the association
Present needs and suggestions considered of interest in contributing to improved tourism planning for the Town of Marbella and the Costa del Sol tourism belt to the authorities and competent bodies
Contribute to and aid in the conservation and defence of the local landscape and architecture, and to the purity, health and beauty of the environment, ensuring that the particular values of each area, sector and tourist attraction are upheld
Have a stake in and encourage compliance with urban planning regulations and respect for the preservation of the architectural styles defining them
Promote the creation of additional urban and tourist facilities
Encourage all types of cultural, artistic, sports and recreational attractions and activities aligned with the unique characteristics of the town and the nature of its tourist population, allowing for increased visitor entertainment and leisure time enjoyment
Channel all types of expansion activities and improvements in tourism services within the area of activity of the Association
Promote and carry out adequate advertising initiatives in order to spread the word about tourist attractions within the Association’s territory through the printing of publications and use of any other type of advertising media and by establishing and strengthening Tourist Information Offices
Manage, promote and carry out any other initiatives that could contribute to fostering tourism and business in the town
Establish ties to related institutions
Represent and manage the general and common interests the association has been entrusted to defend in every sense, be they to represent, manage or take decisions at the socio-economic, cultural or political level
Foster professional business organisations, encouraging unity and solidarity among them
Foster Marbella’s cultural development especially in terms of defending the protection and awareness of its historical heritage
Study all types of general challenges faced by member companies, offering appropriate solutions and establishing common lines of action for member organisations
Draw up recommendations for initiatives on socio-economic matters and present them to policy decision-makers, especially as regards business challenges, economic policy in general, planning, circumstantial challenges and those arising from international relations. In particular, advise in regulatory projects originating at the Autonomous Community level that affect the general interests of Marbella business
Establish and provide services that are of a common or specific interest that require professional organisations and/or associated bodies
Establish, maintain and foster appropriate relations with Spanish, foreign and international bodies
Promote, manage and carry out as many activities or services as are agreed to by government bodies that are of interest to Andalusian businesses of a social, labour-related, professional or economic nature or pertaining to assistance, training or foresight
Edit magazines, newsletters and publications, as the case may be, that are used to promote, inform and disseminate information on the Association, its activities and associated members, as well as the activities of the Association in general
Juan José González Ramírez
José Luque García
Francisco Montero Jiménez
Ricardo Bocanegra Sánchez
Joseph Fay Viota
Antonio Caracuel García
Vocal
Miguel Gómez y Molina
Vocal
Sergio García Ferreira
Vocal
José Carlos Moreno Pedrazuela
Vocal
Ricardo Arranz de Miguel
Vocal
José Antonio Ródenas Biel
Vocal
Carlos Díez de la Lastra
Vocal
Fulgencio Díaz Madrid
Vocal
Jacobo Cestino Castilla
Vocal
Fausto Martínez Villa
Vocal
Fernando Al Farkh García
Vocal
Francisco Puya García
Secretaria de Gerencia
Rocío Jaime Ortiz
Administración
Yolanda Turrillo Candón
Dir. Gabinete de Comunicación y Prensa
Belén Cantos Rueda
Gerente
Carlos Sánchez Urbano
Responsable Comercial y RR.PP.
Sara Gómez Díaz
Gabinete Comunicación y Prensa
Lola Cervera López
The Association of Businessmen and Professionals of Marbella, CIT Marbella has been awarded to date with distinctions such as those mentioned below.
2020
GALA GRACIAS MARBELLA
The Marbella Town Hall awards CIT Marbella a distinction in recognition of the solidarity and support received to combat the crisis caused by Covid-19.
2020
VIII EDITION HACEMOS MÁLAGA AWARDS
VIII Edition of the "Hacemos Málaga" Awards organised by the Provincial Council of Malaga and the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Malaga (CEM), awarded CIT Marbella in recognition of the work carried out throughout this year for the pandemic.
2017
LOCAL POLICE AWARD
Commemorative event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Marbella Local Police held at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella. Recognition of the work of the Association of Entrepreneurs and Professionals, CIT Marbella, during the event.
2016
SPECIAL DISTINCTION ON THE DAY OF ANDALUSIA
Regional Government of Andalusia
2015
One2One AWARD
Best business owners association along the Costa del Sol
2012
Honours Plaque European Gold Cross Award from AEFE Foundation
Spanish Group for the Development of Europe
2011
Prize for Excellence 2011
Beautiful People Magazine
2010
Gold Award from the Province of Malaga 2010
Malaga Provincial Council
2008
The AEDH Distinction
The Spanish Hotelier’s Association
We are at your disposal to advise you:
Tel. 952 90 69 70
info@citmarbella.es
comercial@citmarbella.es
Calle Roy Boston s/n. 29602 Marbella
(south side of the Palacio de Congresos Adolfo Suárez de Marbella)
Winter opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 9.00h – 17.30h
Friday: 9.00h – 15.00 h.
Summer opening hours
From June 15th to September 15th:
from: 9.00 – 15.00 h.