The island’s president, Oswaldo Betancort, said: “We are sending a very clear message – Lanzarote doesn’t want just any tourist, but rather those who love and enjoy the island, who respect its uniqueness and contribute to its preservation.”
He added: “We are creating a globally unique model of ethical and responsible tourism. The aim is for visitors to understand, even before they land here, that they are entering a delicate and beautiful territory that needs to be protected.”