The economy of Las Palmas faces 2026 with a consolidated and diversified business network thanks to Maspalomas, led by tourism and hospitality, sectors that continue to be the archipelago's main driving force. Even the economies of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote depend to a large extent on Maspalomas.
Among the main tourism companies are Maspalomas Resort SL (Lopesan is still stuck in the anachronism of having its headquarters in Las Palmas), with 105,3 million euros in sales; Meeting Point Spain SL, 117,2 million; Meeting Point Hotelmanagement (Canaries) SL, 91,1 million; and Servatur SA, with 81 million.
They are joined by Fuert Can SL (77,1 million), Nordotel SAU (58,3 million), Oasis Beach Maspalomas SL (58 million), Dunas Resorts SL (54,9 million) and Sea Side Hotels SL (50,4 million).
Investment in tourism infrastructure and management reflects the importance of international tourism and the demand for high-standard services in the archipelago. Other operators, such as Inversiones y Gestiones Turísticas SA (€41 million) and Relaxia Resorts SL (€40,3 million), are consolidating the diverse range of hotel offerings in Las Palmas and southern Gran Canaria.
The second economic pillar is the commercial distribution and retail sector, which keeps the local economy moving despite the logistical costs associated with being an island. Among the major players are Dinosol Supermercados SL, with €1.465 billion, and Sociedad de Distribución Comercial Aeroportuaria de Canarias SL (€194,2 million).
The Central de Compras de Supermercados Canarios SL contributes 193,7 million, followed by Supermercados Marcial SL (123,5 million) and Emicela SA (121,6 million). Smaller but significant operators include Excodimo Canarias SL (62,8 million), Supermercados Aradasa 2021 SL (45,8 million), Supermercados Dabel 2021 SL (43 million) and Aldi Supermercados SL (45,1 million).
This sector demonstrates how modern and organized distribution is key to ensuring supply and competitiveness in an island territory with dispersed markets.
Outside of these sectors, the Canary Islands business fabric is completed by strategic sectors such as energy, transport, automotive, industry and professional services, which guarantee economic sustainability in the medium and long term.
In the energy sector, Unión Eléctrica de Canarias Generación SA leads with €1.868 billion, reflecting the importance of electricity generation on the island. Air and sea transport remains a critical component: Binter Canarias SA (€319,7 million), Naviera Armas SA (€238 million), Compañía Trasmediterránea SA (€210,9 million), and Boluda Lines SA (€256,1 million) consolidate inter-island connectivity and connections with the Spanish mainland.
The Port Authority of Las Palmas (77,1 million) and logistics operators such as Operaciones Portuarias Canarias SA (49,7 million) or Hamilton y Compañía SA (42 million) underline the strategic role of ports in the local economy.
The automotive and mobility sector also reflects business sophistication, with companies such as Domingo Alonso SL (€308 million), Sol Naciente Automoción SL (€129,1 million), Motor Ari SA (€94,4 million), Astara Canarias SL (€89,2 million), and Arimotor Canarias SL (€79,2 million). The industrial and agri-food sector, although smaller, maintains its relevance with players such as Grupo Kalise SA (€70,1 million), Ahembo SL (€83,1 million), Bimbo Donuts Canarias SL (€71,7 million), and Aguas Minerales de Firgas SA (€44,5 million).
Finally, the construction, strategic services, and public administration sectors complete the economic structure. Notable examples include Astilleros Canarios SA (€110,4 million), ConstrupLAN SL (€61 million), and Satocan SA (€55,3 million), as well as healthcare and education companies such as Clínica San Roque SA (€47,8 million) and Clínica Perpetuo Socorro SL (€41,8 million). Public and semi-public activity, represented by Emalsa (€57 million) and Guaguas Municipales SA, ensures the basic infrastructure that supports both the local population and tourism.
Las Palmas combines traditional and strategic sectors, creating an ecosystem that not only survives the challenges of insularity but also leverages its Atlantic location as a leading logistics and tourism platform in southern Gran Canaria. The 2025 ranking demonstrates that the archipelago has successfully established a balance between tourism, consumption, and industrial sectors, with operators capable of competing in international markets.
