Correction to Tourism Regulations in the Canary Islands

Background

The Canary Islands government issued a correction to a recent legal change affecting tourism regulations.

Nature of the Correction

• Originally, an error appeared in the numbering of a key provision that addresses professional standards related to ergonomic and psychosocial conditions within the tourism sector.
• Instead of adding a new paragraph 21 to article 76, the law now correctly introduces paragraph 23.
• This paragraph clarifies enforcement measures for non-compliance.

Purpose of the Update

• This correction clarifies requirements for monitoring these workplace conditions.
• It aims to ensure smoother implementation of health and safety standards in the tourism industry.

Importance

• The tourism sector is critical for the Canary Islands economy.
• The update supports maintaining safe working environments.

Official Statement

The update, signed by President Fernando Clavijo, emphasizes the government’s commitment to maintaining safe working environments in tourism, which benefits residents, workers, and visitors alike.