As Fuerteventura continues to attract investors, local tourism officials highlight the island’s sustainable growth trajectory in the face of regulatory challenges.
The Minister of Tourism from the Majorero Cabildo recently reflected on the outlook for Fuerteventura’s tourism sector in the coming year, emphasizing the island’s current phase of sustained growth. This discussion comes against the backdrop of recent tensions following the approval of the Canary Islands Vacation Housing Law, which some believe may jeopardize local property owners’ economic interests.
Local leaders have expressed concern that the new law could favor large investment firms over small, community-based property owners, many of whom are Canarian residents supplementing their income with vacation rentals. They argue that excluding local stakeholders from the holiday housing market could foster resentment toward tourism, diminishing its benefits for local economies.
The Minister insists that effective tourism management must prioritize local citizens and balance regulatory measures with a sensitivity to community needs. Emphasizing the importance of statistics to guide policy, she advocates for a tourism strategy that distributes wealth more equitably among residents. Recent data shows a notable increase in jobs linked to tourist accommodations, with a rise from 11,259 to 12,054 jobs from October 2024 to October 2025, underscoring the potential for local engagement in the tourism economy.
Fuerteventura is gaining recognition as a quality travel destination, evidenced by rising visitor expenditure. In 2024, the average daily spending per tourist was €170.3, which has since climbed to €181.5 in the third quarter of 2025. Such trends suggest that tourists are increasingly willing to invest in local experiences, directly benefiting the community.
Looking forward, the tourism sector is forecasted to continue its upward trajectory. The third quarter of 2025 saw a significant revenue increase, with the sector generating €876 million—an 8.6% rise compared to the same period in 2024. The average expenditure per trip per tourist has also grown, reaching €1,625 in the third quarter of this year. This economic growth is poised to enhance local livelihoods, enabling residents to tap into both employment opportunities and ancillary businesses.
Air connectivity remains a critical component of this growth. As part of its tourism strategy, the Majorero Cabildo is focusing on expanding direct flights to bolster visitor access from key markets, including the United Kingdom, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Luxembourg for the winter season of 2025/26.
The Minister also provided an update on the €9 million allocated to the Destination Tourism Sustainability Plan (PSTD), noting Fuerteventura’s leading execution rate in project implementation. Accomplishments include the rehabilitation of traditional agricultural systems and improvements to local market facilities. These initiatives not only enhance the natural landscape but also improve the region’s economic competitiveness, affirming the positive impact of sustainable tourism development on Fuerteventura’s future.
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