Lanzarote maintained a working meeting this Thursday at its FITUR stand with the UN Global Compact Spain, of which it is an adhering member, with the objective of continuing to advance in joint projects and working in a coordinated and aligned manner with the Action Plan that this initiative is currently developing in Spain.
The collaboration will allow for the reinforcement of the integration of the Ten Principles of the Global Compact into the destination's tourism strategy, as well as its direct contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)"This alliance is part of a broader agenda of institutional meetings that SPEL-Turismo Lanzarote is holding during FITUR 2026 with international and European reference bodies, consolidating the island as a destination committed to a responsible, inclusive, and value-oriented tourism model," explains the President of the Cabildo, Oswaldo Betancort.Among them, the visit to the headquarters of UN Tourism - a specialized agency of the United Nations, formerly known as the WTO - stands out, with which Lanzarote is currently in the process of joining as a member. The objective of this meeting is to promote the Global Charter for Sustainable Tourism +30 and establish stable relationships that allow for the development of **shared projects in sustainability and climate action**, reinforcing the destination's international positioning in the main forums of tourism governance.
Likewise, Lanzarote actively participated in the Meeting of Spanish Regions of NECSTouR. The island is a Premium member of NECSTouR, the European network of regions committed to competitive and sustainable tourism, and will take advantage of this breakfast and networking space to share priorities, learn about the 2026 work program, and explore collaboration opportunities in areas such as the green and digital transition, data management, and destination resilience.
The sustainability agenda is completed with a meeting with TUR4ALL, an initiative by Impulsa Igualdad aimed at promoting more accessible and inclusive tourism. From SPEL–Turismo Lanzarote, accessibility is conceived as a key factor in the destination's quality and competitiveness, fully aligned with the vision of the Global Charter for Sustainable Tourism +30, so synergies will be explored to advance together in this area.
"With this strategic agenda at FITUR 2026, Lanzarote reinforces its role as a benchmark territory in the real and measurable application of sustainability principles, consolidating alliances with international organizations, European networks, and specialized entities that allow the vision to be transformed into concrete projects and positive impact for the territory and its community," stated Héctor Fernández, CEO of SPEL-Turismo Lanzarote.