Los Monteros in Marbella is to reopen its doors on August 1st

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Los Monteros in Marbella is to reopen its doors on August 1st , after the president of the Commercial Court of Málaga, Rocio Marina Coll, authorized the transfer of the company to the new owners, New SL Monteros and SL Monterotel.

The manager of the New Monteros Company, Judah Azuelos, stated at the press conference that the purchase of the establishment had risen to 25 million euros. Thus, the new manager who is also the manager the Guadalmina hotel, which reopened in April, confessed that the motives to reopen these two establishments is due to a "particular affection" he feels for the Costa del Sol and "not for commercial purposes." "It would be a pity if these two hotels, as emblematic and superbly located would be lost," he asserted.

He underlined the support received from the Junta de Andalucía and Marbella City Council who had allowed the reopening of the establishment, but regretted the many problems the company had been faced with from other government departments, such as Finance and Social Security, claiming eight million euros in debts.
"We have received demands from Finance and Social Security to pay the amounts unpaid by the previous owners” he stated, while lamenting that, “ it seems that some administrations in this country do not yet seem to be aware of the severity of the economic situation in Spain, and in particular the tourism sector. "

He also praised the work of the judge, who decided that justice and common sense should take president, after the May agreement between the owners, workers, and their representatives to reopen the hotel. As for the possibility of contesting the order, the administrator of New Monteros has confidence that the IRS and the Social Security will see what needs to be done to make the operation a success. Finally, the debt to the town of the Property Tax (IBI) will be paid immediately.
For its part, the director of Los Monteros, Salvador Rios, thanked the workers, who, since the closure of the hotel, had continually cooperated with him. He is now seeking the cooperation of suppliers, tour operators and travel agencies, which he considers key players in this new venture.

The spokesman from the council, Felix Romero, has stressed that the reopening of the hotel is great news in these times of crisis and has offered all the institutional support that the council can give. He stressed the professionalism of the staff, and highlighted the symbolic value and the strength of the Marbella tourist market.
The provincial secretary of Commerce, Catering and Tourism Workers union, Lola Villalba, has expressed satisfaction that after a lengthy process, there still is an entrepreneur in the hotel industry with responsibility, accountability and courageousness.