The Lanzarote Loves Tourism Association would like to send a message of reassurance to tourists and future visitors to the island, regarding the next demonstrations announced for 18th May in the Canary Islands.
The president of the association, Augusto Ferreira, has sent this message to try and raise awareness among holidaymakers as to why the protests are taking place:
“As far as the island of Lanzarote is concerned, we would like to inform you that these demonstrations will be peaceful and will not interfere with our visitors' holidays. These are demands directed at the island’s administrators, not at tourists, who are not responsible for the management of the island and who, on the contrary, are a vital part of our development.
We would like to reiterate that Lanzarote is a friendly, safe, and welcoming place for all who visit us. Our people deeply value the tourism sector and every one of our visitors, who are essential to the progress of the Islands.
We also provide our visitors with all the necessary information channels through the Association’s official website, where we will be happy to address any questions or concerns.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those who choose us as their holiday destination and to invite you to discover and experience our people, our cuisine, our landscapes, and our culture. We are equally grateful for the respect you show toward our natural spaces and the unique beauty of our island.”
About Lanzarote Loves Tourism
Lanzarote Loves Tourism was launched in October 2024, an association born from the determination to defend tourism, our greatest source of progress and development, in response to a demonstration that threatened to profoundly damage the tourism sector.
A group of committed citizens decided to take action, organising a counter-demonstration in record time.
What began as a humble effort, with limited resources and a strong sense of responsibility, quickly transformed into a recognised movement, taking our message to international events like the World Trade Fair in London.
Our goal was clear: to protect the essence of Lanzarote, ensure that tourism remains the economic and cultural engine of our island, and demonstrate that the future of tourism belongs to us all.
