Canarian President says there is no “magic wand” for current tourism model

Canarian President Fernando Clavijo has said there is no “magic wand” to change the model of tourism in the Canaries for the better overnight. Clavijo was responding to another demonstration in Tenerife last weekend, when 300 people gathered in front of a hotel where a German tour operator was meeting. Clavijo claimed that “the Government, […]

Canarian Universities Minister demands an oceanographic vessel

The Canarian Minister for Universities, Science, Innovation and Culture, Migdalia Machín, has demanded that the Canaries have an oceanographic vessel for permanent use. She claims the lack of such a facility affects research and limits academic training in marine sciences. “Having an oceanographic vessel is not just a technical issue, but a necessity to guarantee […]

No moratorium on holiday lets in the Canary Islands

Canarian President, Fernando Clavijo, said yesterday that the regional government would not propose a moratorium on holiday rentals owing to the legal consequences that such a decision could have. However, he stated that the measure could be carried out by Cabildos and Ayuntamientos. Clavijo was responding to Luis Campos, of the Nueva Canarias party, which […]

WindStar Cruises announces first ever full winter season in the Canary Islands

Florida based cruise operator, WindStar Cruises, has announced its first-ever full winter season in the Canary Islands. Photo: WindStar Cruises. The newly introduced 10-day cruise is a round trip throughout the Canary Islands & Madeira. The itinerary includes Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma, Madeira, Lanzarote & Gran Canaria. The voyage, named “Canary Island Idyll”, will […]

Canary Islands receive award for best stand at Fitur

The Canary Islands have been awarded with “best stand” at the most recent Fitur (International Tourism Trade Fair) event. This year, the Canary Islands has a new stand, measuring at 1,768 metres squared (223 metres squared more than last year). The Canaries, amongst the other 806 exhibitors, was awarded with “best stand” at the most […]

2030 World Cup to come to the Canaries

FIFA has confirmed that Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will be one of the locations chosen to host international matches in the 2030 World Cup. The 2030 tournament will take place in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, and Las Palmas will be the location for group games and, possibly, a quarter-final knockout match The Estadio de […]

Travellers’ Register “working normally”

The Travellers’ Register launched by Spain’s Ministry of the Interior last Monday is functioning “normally” according to the department. Over 112,000 businesses have signed up to the SES Hospedajes platform in the first week. 106,647 of these are accommodation providers, including 39,166 apartments, 30,495 holiday rentals, 6,529 hotels and 6,465 rural homes. 1,511 car hire firms […]

Rental property scammer arrested after taking thousands of euros

The Guardia Civil have arrested a 57-year-old woman residing in Tenerife as the alleged perpetrator of various property rental scams in which she received almost 5,000 euros. The 57-year-old woman, a Tenerife resident, has been arrested as the alleged perpetrator of at least five separate scams in the form of false property rentals. According to […]

55 dead on Canarian route

At least 55 migrants have died on route to the Canaries over the past weekend. On Saturday afternoon a boat carrying 10 migrants was rescued near El Hierro, with survivors claiming that another 48 passengers had died and been thrown into the sea. The following day, on Sunday, an inflatable boat sank 90 kilometres north-east […]