24-06-2025
Lanzarote vows to be pickier about tourists in new ethical stance
The island's president, Oswaldo Betancort, said: 'We are sending a very clear message – Lanzarote doesn't want just any tourist, but rather those who love and enjoy the island, who respect its uniqueness and contribute to its preservation.'
He added: 'We are creating a globally unique model of ethical and responsible tourism. The aim is for visitors to understand, even before they land here, that they are entering a delicate and beautiful territory that needs to be protected.'
Details have yet to be finalised, but Hector Fernandez, chief executive of Turismo Lanzarote, added the message will be integrated into work with airlines and tour operators 'to reshape how tourism is viewed on the island'.
