The Chambers of Commerce of Gran Canaria and Tarragona join forces to boost business internationalization towards Africa

Internationalization and Territorial Synergies

The Gran Canaria Chamber of Commerce and the Tarragona Chamber of Commerce have signed a collaboration agreement to boost international business opportunities for their member companies. The agreement, signed by their presidents Luis Padrón and Laura Roigé, aims to create synergies and facilitate access to new markets, particularly in Africa.

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The Gran Canaria Chamber of Commerce and the Tarragona Chamber of Commerce signed a strategic collaboration agreement on June 10, 2026, to boost international business opportunities for their companies. The pact, sealed by Luis Padrón, president of the Canary Islands corporation, and Laura RoigéThe president of the Catalan entity seeks to generate synergies and facilitate access to new markets, with a special focus on the African continent.

The event formalizes a shared commitment by both institutions to foster the opening of new markets and the creation of business opportunities for companies in their respective regions. This collaboration will allow for an expansion of services and initiatives aimed at export-oriented companies.

A Strategic Alliance for Global Expansion

Under this agreement, the Cámara de Tarragona It will contribute its renowned experience in the field of internationalization, especially in those markets where it has a well-established presence. The organization is one of the leading national experts on African markets, with a track record of more than three decades organizing business missions and accompanying companies on the continent.

For its part, the Cámara de Comercio de Gran Canaria It will incorporate new initiatives into its service portfolio, complementing its established international activity in África Occidental with access to destinations where both entities can generate synergies. The Canary Islands corporation has a strategic position as a tricontinental bridge between Europe, Africa, and America, a role reinforced by the presidency of AFRICO that boasts Luis Padrón.

Key Synergies: Africa as the Main Focus

The alliance will help boost the organization of joint trade missions and other initiatives aimed at facilitating companies' presence in international markets. The goal is to leverage the strengths, knowledge, and networks of both institutions to offer stronger and more effective support to exporters.

“This collaboration is a natural step to strengthen the competitiveness of our companies,” the corporations stated. The combination of the deep knowledge of sub-Saharan Africa by Tarragona and the experience of Gran Canaria en África Occidental It creates a high-value tandem for any company aspiring to expand in Africa.

Comparative table of contributions to the collaboration agreement.

Entity	President	Key Contribution to the Agreement
Cámara de Comercio de Gran Canaria	Luis Padrón	Strategic position (Europe-Africa-America), consolidated experience in África Occidental and presidency of AFRICO.
Cámara de Comercio de Tarragona	Laura Roigé	More than 30 years of experience in African markets, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, and a consolidated network of contacts.

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Gran Canaria-Tarragona alliance

How does this agreement benefit Spanish companies, especially those in the Canary Islands and Catalonia?

This agreement offers companies in both territories more direct and specialized access to internationalization programs. They will be able to benefit from joint trade missions, which reduces costs and risks, and access the network of contacts and market knowledge accumulated by both chambers of commerce, particularly in the complex but promising African market.

What is the main strategic objective of this collaboration?

The main objective is the creation of synergies. The aim is to combine the complementary strengths of both institutions: their geostrategic position and their specialization. Gran Canaria en África Occidental with the deep experience and track record of Tarragona in sub-Saharan Africa, thus offering a more powerful and far-reaching foreign promotion service.

What kind of concrete actions are expected from this alliance?

The organization of joint business missions to African markets of mutual interest is expected, as well as the development of new export support services that integrate the experience of the two chambers and the exchange of market intelligence to identify new business opportunities for companies in their respective areas.