Spain: CEAV awards NEXOTUR and Ángel Juan Pascual

06-07-24

• The award ceremony will take place on October 10 in Madrid.

The Distintivos Turísticos awarded by the Spanish Confederation of Travel Agencies (CEAV) are one of the highest recognitions in the Spanish tourism sector. These awards, which are presented annually, celebrate the exceptional contributions of individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the development and promotion of tourism. 

The 'Matilde Torres' Distinction and the 'Vicente Blasco' Distinction honor individuals and entities that have had a significant impact on the industry, highlighting both their professional careers and their dedication to sector information and associationism.

VIII 'Vicente Blasco' Award

The VIII 'Vicente Blasco' Distinction has been awarded to NEXOTUR as a tribute to its 35 years of informative work in the tourism sector. Founded in 1988 by Eugenio de Quesada and Carlos Ortiz, NEXOTUR has evolved from being a professional directory for travel agents to become an essential digital reference in the field of tourism. 

With 25 years as a digital platform, NEXOTUR.com celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, having published more than 8,000 daily editions with 200,000 news items and half a million images. This impressive track record is evidence of NEXOTUR's commitment to the information and development of the sector.

NEXOTUR is a media specialized in the tourism sector. It focuses on providing news, analysis, and reports on various aspects of tourism, including market trends, news on tourism companies, regulations, events and fairs in the sector, and other relevant topics for tourism professionals and stakeholders. This media is a reference to keep informed about the evolution of the sector and to obtain relevant information for decision making in the tourism field. 

NEXOTUR, under the direction of Eugenio de Quesada, has not only excelled in its informative capacity, but also in the organization of key events such as Futuralia, an important platform that addresses the future of sustainable tourism. These events, together with his daily journalistic work, have consolidated NEXOTUR as a fundamental pillar in the Spanish tourism industry. CEAV's recognition with the 'Vicente Blasco' Distinction is a well-deserved tribute to his dedication and contribution to the sector.

One of NEXOTUR's most notable achievements is the creation and organization of CIMET (Ibero-American Conference of Tourism Ministers and Entrepreneurs). This highly relevant annual event brings together Ibero-American tourism ministers and leading entrepreneurs from the sector to discuss and promote cooperation and tourism development in the region. CIMET has been crucial in strengthening relations and fostering the growth of tourism between Spain and Ibero-American countries, consolidating itself as an essential forum for the industry.

XII 'Matilde Torres' Distinctive Award

The XII 'Matilde Torres' Distinction has been awarded to Ángel Juan Pascual in recognition of his extensive and successful career in the tourism and passenger transport sector. Pascual is CEO of several companies such as Autocares Rico, Autos Rico Rent a Car, Autocares Moreno, Transportes Cela, Viajes Rico, Socibus S.A. and Secorbus S.A. A civil engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a graduate in Senior Management and Business Administration from the International Institute of San Telmo in Seville, Pascual has dedicated his professional life to the tourism sector.

In addition, Pascual has been president of the Provincial Association of Travel Agencies of Cadiz since 1994, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Cadiz since 1998 and vice president of the Port Authority of the Bay of Cadiz. This recognition honors the memory of Matilde Torres, founding partner and CEO of Catai Tours, and a key figure in the association of travel agencies in Spain.

These CEAV awards celebrate significant contributions to the tourism sector and an ongoing commitment to industry associationism, highlighting figures and entities that have had a lasting impact on Spain's tourism industry.