Local commerce generates 3.000 jobs in the south of Gran Canaria and represents more than 50% of the municipality's GDP. The municipality's tourism companies generate a great economic impact in the area and the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council has promoted with the Gran Canaria Cabildo an agenda of modernization and support of local products.
Small businesses are betting on specialization to offer products and services that consumers cannot find in large commercial stores or on the internet. If small businesses generate 3.000 jobs, logistics is also important in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, since the municipality is a leading tourist destination in the Canary Islands. More than 3.000 people work in sectors such as freight transport.
Companies in the construction sector are also important in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, since the municipality is experiencing significant urban growth. In recent years, small businesses in Maspalomas have had to face a series of challenges, such as competition from large shopping centers, growing online sales and the economic crisis. However, the sector has been able to adapt to these challenges and has managed to maintain its importance in the local economy.
