Grupo Orenes has been distinguished by the Asociación Murciana de la Empresa Familiar (AMEFMUR) at the III Gala Empresas Familiares con Historia, receiving recognition that highlights the trajectory of family companies contributing to the economic and social development of the Región de Murcia while demonstrating capacity for growth, evolution and maintaining solid business projects over time.
The award recognises more than five decades of business trajectory for Grupo Orenes, a company founded by Eliseo Orenes that has evolved from a family business initiative into an international group operating across leisure, gaming, hospitality, restaurant and technology sectors.
International Gaming and Hospitality Empire
Currently, Grupo Orenes operates in eight countries, maintains more than 500 work centres and closed fiscal year 2025 with revenue of €1.185 billion. The company employs more than 4,000 professionals and maintains a strategy based on diversification, innovation and sustainable growth.
During the ceremony, Eliseo Orenes collected the recognition on behalf of the company. In his address, he shared the award with all those who have formed part of the Group's history.
“I have never thought that business trajectory is a path walked by the entrepreneur alone; on the contrary, I believe that everything a company achieves is thanks to the work and commitment of many people.”
— Eliseo Orenes, Founder, Grupo Orenes
The founder dedicated the recognition to his family, the professionals who have accompanied the company's development over the years, and the people currently forming part of the organisation. He also highlighted the importance of values that have guided the Group's growth since its inception.
“If I have learned something in this time, it is that success does not consist of working more hours than anyone else, but in knowing how to surround yourself with the best, trusting a good team and walking together sharing values such as humility, generosity and commitment.”
— Eliseo Orenes, Founder, Grupo Orenes
€1.185 billion
Annual Revenue (2025)
8
Countries of Operation
500+
Work Centres
4,000+
Employees
50+
Years in Business
Strategic Vision and Regional Impact
Eliseo Orenes's figure or The figure of Eliseo Orenes is closely linked to the company's evolution. His business vision has been decisive in driving Grupo Orenes' growth, its diversification into new activity areas and international expansion, always from a long-term perspective with strong commitment to people and territory.
These values are precisely what AMEFMUR seeks to recognise through the Gala Empresas Familiares con Historia: the capacity to build lasting business projects, generate employment, contribute to economic development and guarantee continuity of companies forming part of the regional productive fabric. This approach mirrors developments across Spanish gaming markets, where Grupo Orenes Named Among Spain's Best Employers in Landmark Win demonstrates sector leadership in workplace excellence.
This recognition coincides with a consolidation stage for Grupo Orenes, marked by sustained growth across all business areas, expansion of international activity, and implementation of a new strategic plan aimed at reinforcing innovation, sustainability, and talent development as pillars of future growth.
The distinction awarded by AMEFMUR represents recognition of Grupo Orenes' collective trajectory and the people who have contributed to building a company that, more than half a century after its foundation, continues developing its activity with the same vocation for growth, commitment and future vision that inspired its first steps.
Family Business Succession Planning
AMEFMUR's recognition criteria emphasize continuity planning and multi-generational value preservation. Gaming operators should document leadership transition frameworks and establish governance structures that can maintain operational stability during ownership transfers or management changes.
Industry Consolidation Signals
This recognition highlights the maturation of family-owned gaming enterprises within Spain's regulatory landscape. Grupo Orenes' evolution from regional operator to international conglomerate with €1.185 billion in revenue demonstrates the scalability potential for well-managed gaming businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions.
The emphasis on values-driven leadership and long-term strategic planning offers a counterpoint to the rapid consolidation trends affecting the broader European gaming market. For operators evaluating expansion strategies, Grupo Orenes' diversified portfolio approach across gaming, hospitality and technology sectors presents an alternative to pure-play gaming models increasingly scrutinised by regulators seeking responsible growth frameworks.
