Welvia Hotels

Welvia Hotels,
Hospitality Management
Working with Profit and Purpose
Welvia was born from the desire to create a business model that generates genuine value for all members of the value chain. We believe that when each part benefits, the results come naturally. The hotel industry is not only based on natural, historical, or urban resources, but primarily on our most valuable asset: PEOPLE.
We are a labor-intensive industry. From investors and service professionals to suppliers. That’s why we operate with consciousness, transparency, digitalization, and quality, paying attention to every detail so that each one of them truly feels WELCOME.
Our Values
Doing it Well to Welcome the World
01.
Innovation / Digitalization
02.
Respect /Transparency
03.
Sustainability
04.
Quality
05.
Courage
Meet the Team
The people who make it happen, well-experienced professionals united to work with profit & purpose

CEO & Co-Founder
Neus Tarrés
Originally from Barcelona, Neus Tarrés holds a diploma and a postgraduate degree in Hotel Management, which enabled her to build a solid career in destinations such as the Caribbean and Spain.
With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality sector, she has developed expertise in areas such as investment fund management, asset transformation, branding, marketing, distribution, applied technology, and strategic leadership. Known for her innovative approach, Neus combines her entrepreneurial vision with a strong commitment to delivering sustainable value in the tourism industry.
Throughout her career, she has held key roles in renowned hotel chains such as Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, where she worked for 7 years, and Sandos Hotels & Resorts, where she contributed for 15 years. Additionally, she has led projects as an Asset Manager for investment funds and recently served as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at the hotel management company Acerca Hospitality.
In terms of education, she has complemented her hotel management studies with interior design program at DSIGNO, a senior executive program at IESE Business School, and specialized courses in sustainability and disruptive strategy at Harvard University.

Business Development & Co-Founder
Tolo Gomila
Founder and CEO of Gomila Group Investment (GGI):
Under his leadership, GGI has diversified its investments across sectors such as tourism, real estate, healthcare, hospitality, information and communication technologies (ICT), and consulting. Notable companies in its portfolio include Reway Tech, Pizziosa, Ecostar Directa Foods, Mindhead, and GN GRUP.
Founder and CEO of Mindhead:
A strategic consulting firm specializing in business acceleration, strategy development, organizational transformation, and financing, he has guided the company to significant achievements. Mindhead has been recognized with awards such as the 2023 National Business Strategic Consulting Award and the 2024 European Strategic Planning Services Award.
Founder and CEO of Estel Ingeniería y Obras S.A.:
For 20 years, until the sale of the company, he led the international expansion of Estel Ingeniería y Obras, establishing it as one of the leading multinational engineering firms of Spanish origin. Under his direction, the company executed over 700 hospitality projects worldwide in countries such as Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Panama, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Dubai, and Oman.

CFO
Jacobo Sainz
Jacobo Sainz de los Terreros has more than 15 years of experience in financial management and optimization for small and medium-sized companies, supporting organizations in phases of rapid growth to structure their operations and improve profitability in a sustainable way. His experience combines a strong business perspective with deep expertise in finance, management control, and strategic decision-making.
Throughout his career, he has worked closely with companies in the hospitality and nautical sectors, leading budgeting control processes, financial projections, treasury management, and the optimization of internal processes. His approach goes beyond traditional accounting, focusing on key KPIs, cash flow, and operational efficiency as real drivers of growth.
His current mission is to act as a trusted financial partner for entrepreneurs and management teams, helping them gain clarity, structure, and time so they can focus on developing their business with the confidence of having a solid financial foundation.
Those who work with Jacobo highlight his analytical skills, structured vision, and practical approach, as well as his ability to translate financial complexity into clear and useful information for decision-making. His way of integrating finance and operations provides a comprehensive view of the business cycle, aligning profitability, growth, and sustainability in every project he supports.

Expansion Strategy Partner
Gregory Dupard
Grégory Dupard is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of international experience in the hospitality, real estate development, and business consulting sectors.
Originally from France and now based in Spain, he holds a strong educational background from the Ecole Hôtelière de Paris, which has enabled him to build a career focused on service excellence, efficient management, and innovation.
Throughout his career, he has led operations, managed expansion projects, optimized B2B sales processes, and overseen a portfolio of 140 vacation apartments in Barcelona, ensuring both profitability and customer satisfaction.
He has worked in key markets such as Barcelona, Seville, and Málaga, contributing to the growth of the tourism and vacation rental industries.
Grégory is an expert in market analysis, strategic negotiation, and business relationship management. He is fluent in four languages (French, Spanish, English, and Catalan), allowing him to thrive in multicultural environments. Currently, he works as an independent consultant, combining his extensive experience with a focus on business growth and continuous learning.
