Gran Canaria receives the Fitur LGTB+ Award for the destination's commitment to this group

The tourist destination of Gran Canaria was recognized during the first day of the Fitur 2024 international fair as one of the destinations that best takes care of LGBTi tourists. The Spanish Network of Destinations for Diversity presented the island's Tourism Minister, Carlos Álamo, with the Fitur LGTB+ award at the opening ceremony of the LGBTi section of the International Tourism Fair, Fitur 2024. Along with the Gran Canarian counselor, the Minister of Tourism was present , Jordi Heure, and former minister Reyes Maroto.

 

The counselor received the distinction for the destination's commitment to this group and the continuity of a commitment that dates back several decades. This distinction came from the hands of Juan Martín Boll and Nano García, directors of the JN Global Project agency, collaborator in the organization of Fitur LGBT+ for Ifema and responsible for the Spanish Network of Destinations for Diversity project. The Minister of Tourism of Spain, Jordi Hereu Boher, participated in the event. Also present were: Almudena Maíllo, the delegate of the Tourism Area of ​​the Madrid City Council; Mariano de Paco, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Sports of the Community of Madrid; and Miguel Sanz, General Director of Turespaña.

 

 

 

 

The counselor thanked the recognition and pointed out that Gran Canaria's link with the LGBTi community already has four decades of common history and that "we feel very close because it has always represented a unique opportunity for tourism on the Island, which has always responded by highlighting the moments of greatest need such as the years of recovery after the 2008 crisis.  

 

“Gran Canaria is a world-leading destination for gay tourism. It is because of its proximity and connectivity, with direct flights from the main cities in Europe. Also because of the temperature and our mild summers and warm winters; for the landscapes, our beaches or for our wide hotel and non-hotel offer. But we are also a reference because we are a destination for everyone, whether for those looking for a sporting or scenic experience or simply to relax and eat well. But the most important thing is that we are a destination with a specific and historical offer for the LGBTi client, whom we especially value, whom we care for and respect deeply, in a destination that has a past and a history of unity and support for the LGBTi community. . We were one of the first destinations in the world to do so and from there a common history was built that has been successful and advantageous for Gran Canaria”, explained the Tourism Minister of Gran Canaria in his speech when collecting the badge, before finishing the point out: “Therefore, I can only thank the organization for their good work and wish all our visitors the best possible experience on our island, which is also theirs. That is our wish.”