Spanish Government Approves Amendments to Tourism and Employment Grant Plan for 2023-2025
Canary Islands' Strategic Grant Plan Update (2023-2025)
Overview
The Canary Islands' Department of Tourism and Employment has approved an update to its Strategic Grant Plan for 2023-2025, reflecting multiple modifications over the past months.
This plan, initially approved in November 2023, underwent eight amendments, with the most recent in July 2025, to include new lines of subsidy aligned with the 2025 budget law.
Objectives of the Updates
- Bolster tourism infrastructure
- Promote sustainable tourism initiatives
- Support specific projects, such as the 'Tenerife Blue Trail' race
The 'Tenerife Blue Trail' race, which attracts nearly 3,000 participants from over 60 countries, exemplifies efforts to boost active tourism and local development.
- Acknowledge the 30th anniversary of the World Charter for Sustainable Tourism, emphasizing sustainability principles and international dialogue on tourism’s future.
Focus Areas
- Improve the quality of tourism infrastructure
- Foster eco-friendly practices
- Diversify the island’s tourism offerings
Key Modifications
- Streamlining certain grants
- Updating timelines
- Eliminating outdated lines
Legal Framework and Goals
The modifications are made within the legal framework that requires:
- Clear objectives
- Defined costs
- Transparent sources of funding
These changes aim to ensure smarter, more targeted public investment that can adapt to current tourism and sustainability challenges, ultimately benefiting both residents and visitors.