President’s letter

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOMENTO DEL TURISMO, EDUARDO GAMERO MIR.

Eduardo Gamero Mir

Dear Members, Friends and Collaborators of the Fomento,

It is a great pleasure and a privilege for me to hold the position of President of this great Mallorcan Institution which was established over 100 years ago. It is also a great challenge in these times to continue its work to promote the island’s tourism sector and the image of Mallorca.
Firstly, I would like to let all our members, friends, and collaborators know that I am totally at their disposition and I welcome any ideas and suggestions to improve the organisation of the Fomento.

The Fomento is open to everyone and has been for many years and I sincerely hope that you consider that to be the case.

As you well know, The Fomento has been behind many diverse Public Service activities in collaboration and with the support of various local organizations, institutions and government departments. These activities have included congresses, attending fairs and presentations, the publication of posters and brochures and the “Winter in Mallorca” programme to name but a few. I would also like to include a special mention goes to our highly regarded International Press Centre where our team of experienced professionals has gained literally millions of Euros of positive media coverage promoting the Mallorca at very little cost.

The Fomento, a non-profit making entity, has been a highly effective organisation serving the Public Administration for decades. However, as of 2011, when all public and local funding from the main organisations and departments dried up, The Fomento has had to be financed exclusively from members’ quotas.
Our responsibility, as representatives of the tourism sector which is the driving force and underpins Mallorca’s economy, means that we have to be ever vigilant to ensure that all institutions play their part and work to the benefit of the public service that is essential to maintain the infrastructure and positive image of our island within the main feeder markets.

In spite of the difficult economic times we face, I believe we have the capacity to emerge in better shape helped by our passion, imagination, dedication, experience and conviction all of which we have in abundance.

Many thanks for your support and please be assured that we will insist with our efforts to continue the good work of the Fomento so that it remains the reference point for Mallorcan tourism.

With kind regards

Eduardo Gamero.