Currently, 258 Gran Canaria tourist services are adhered to the Comprehensive System of Tourism Quality in Destinations (SICTED)
So far this year, 16 new Gran Canaria companies have joined
Gran Canaria Tourism, as the managing entity of the SICTED project in the Gran Canaria destination, leads this initiative in collaboration with the Gran Canaria Chamber of Commerce
The SICTED is a recognized national quality mark that guarantees the satisfaction and level of demand of tourists.
Currently, 258 Gran Canaria tourist services are adhered to the Comprehensive System for Tourism Quality in Destinations (SICTED), with 16 new tourism companies joining in this last year. Taking into account that 2022 companies joined in 7, there has been a notable increase that demonstrates the growing commitment of Gran Canaria tourism companies to quality and continuous improvement.
SICTED is a project promoted by the Secretary of State for Tourism (SETUR) and supported by the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP). Gran Canaria Tourism, as the managing entity of the SICTED project in the Gran Canaria destination, leads this initiative in collaboration with the Gran Canaria Chamber of Commerce. Its main objective is to raise the quality of tourism in destinations, such as Gran Canaria, through collaboration with tourism services of various trades. By working together, we seek to offer tourists an unparalleled experience and optimal satisfaction.
The good data of participating companies coincides with the campaign launched by Turismo Gran Canaria and with the Gran Canaria Chamber of Commerce as the main collaborator, which has disseminated this distinction among the sector on the island of Gran Canaria.
Precisely, the last Distinction Committee of the Comprehensive System of Tourism Quality in Destinations (SICTED) in Gran Canaria, in which the 23 tourist services that were presented were evaluated, all approved with flying colors, confirming their continued commitment to excellence and satisfaction. the client's.
The process to obtain the SICTED quality label implies that tourism services comply with a series of annual commitments. These commitments include participating in training, attending individual and collective technical assistance, being part of improvement groups and passing an evaluation favorably. It is a rigorous process that guarantees compliance with high quality standards and continuous improvement.
The success of the tourist services under the scrutiny of the Distinction Committee represents a palpable testimony of its dedication and continuous effort to provide unforgettable experiences to the visitors of Gran Canaria. In addition, it highlights the commitment of the local tourism industry to maintaining outstanding quality standards and the constant search for excellence.
The next Distinction Committee meeting is scheduled for December 15 of this year, and wide participation is anticipated. SICTED will continue to play an essential role in promoting tourism excellence in Gran Canaria, offering its support and recognition to tourism services that embrace a commitment to quality.
Companies from all areas of the tourism sector are welcome, a wide range that involves a total of 36 tourist trades: travel agencies, hostels, rural accommodation, vehicle and boat rental, tourist parking, craftsmen, docking of cruise ships and ferries, bars and cafes, wineries, campsites and motorhome areas, golf courses and Pich&Putt courses, shops, convention bureaux, Spanish schools for foreigners, permanent scenic spaces, spaces for meeting tourism, protected spaces, ski and mountain spaces, tourist experiences and workshops, tourist guides, tourist hotels and apartments, museums and centers of tourist interest that can be visited, tourist information offices, OPC's, leisure parks, beaches, restaurants, citizen security, cleaning services, taxis, tourist transportation, active tourism, wellness tourism, industrial tourism, and housing for tourist use.
For more information about SICTED and distinguished tourism services, visit the official Gran Canaria Tourism website: https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/es/area-profesional/promocion-turistica/sello-de-calidad-turistica-sicted/
