The CEOE of Tenerife He has demanded that the escalation of tension at the tourist level that in his opinion is experienced on the island be stopped “now”well that rrejection and hostility towards tourism can leave “a significant mark” in the sector “and therefore endanger” the employment in the archipelago.
In a statement titled They do not represent usthe Tenerife employers’ association has assured that the island is facing an alarming phenomenon known as tourismophobia, in demonstrations “that have come from various groups that are demanding, among other issues, a tourist moratorium, the implementation of the eco-tax and the application of a Residence Law”.
They are the same and have been intensified in recent times to the point of even direct confrontations with the tourists themselvessays the CEOE.
“We are facing an issue that we must stop since it is easy to spread, putting 35% of the economy and 40% of employment at risk in a sector that generates prestige and is internationally recognized for being an excellent and welcoming, hospitable and friendly destination”, affirms the Tenerife employers’ association.
The business fabric reaches out to public institutions and social agents to work together for a sustainable tourism sectorvaluing the benefits generated by this activity in society as a whole, concludes the CEOE.
