What is a Special Employment Centre (CEE) in the Hotel Sector?
What is a Special Employment Centre (CEE) in the Hotel Sector?
July 11, 2018
A Special Employment Centre (CEE) is much more than a certification; it is a pioneering business model whose main objective is to create quality jobs for people with disabilities, promoting their full social inclusion through employment.
For a company to be considered a CEE, the law requires that at least 70% of its workforce be comprised of people with disabilities. In a sector as dynamic as the hotel industry, this model demonstrates that economic profitability and positive social impact are not only compatible, but mutually reinforcing.
The ILUNION Hotels Model: A Unique Commitment in the Sector
At ILUNION Hotels, this model is part of our DNA. We are a benchmark in the tourism sector by managing ten of our establishments as Special Employment Centres, a figure that includes nine hotels and our national catering company.
Our CEEs are:
ILUNION Suites Madrid
ILUNION Atrium
ILUNION Pío XII
ILUNION Valencia 3 y 4
ILUNION Barcelona
ILUNION Auditori
ILUNION Bel Art
ILUNION Fuengirola
ILUNION Hacienda de Mijas
As our General Manager, José Ángel Preciados, stated, “this demonstrates that this hotel chain’s model is a unique and exemplary one for employment integration in the tourism sector.”
Case Study: How Does a CEE Hotel Work?
Converting a hotel into a CEE involves comprehensive adaptation that goes beyond employment, ensuring that universal accessibility is a reality for both guests and workers.
ILUNION Fuengirola: Inclusion at the Beachfront
Located next to the Fuengirola marina, this four-star hotel is a perfect example. Out of its 180 rooms, 14 are completely adapted for people with disabilities, featuring:
- Turning spaces suitable for reduced mobility.
- Adapted home automation (emergency call button, vibrating alarm clock, etc.).
- Bathrooms with flush shower trays, portable shower chairs, and support bars.
ILUNION Hacienda del Sol: Accessibility in an Andalusian Cortijo
This four-star complex in Mijas, inspired by a large Andalusian farmhouse (cortijo), is also a CEE. Its accessible rooms demonstrate a design thought out for everyone, including:
- Braille information.
- Luminous doorbell for people with hearing disabilities.
- Emergency call button and portable vibrating fire alarm.
Conclusion: A Model That Enriches the Experience
A Special Employment Centre in the hotel industry is not just a label. It is tangible proof that a business model based on diversity and inclusion is possible, profitable, and, above all, enriches the experience of every guest, creating an environment where everyone, without exception, is included.