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Canary Islands Attract Over €531 Million in Hotel Investment in First Half of 2026

The Canary Islands attracted more than €531 million in hotel investment during the first six months of 2026, representing 21% of all hotel investment in Spain, according to a new report by real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield.

Binter launches new Bintazo fares from €23 for travel from October

Binter has unveiled a new Bintazo promotion, offering discounted fares on flights from the Canary Islands to a range of domestic and selected international destinations for travel between 1 October 2026 and 31 March 2027.

Court rules Mogán’s tourist tax is illegal

The Canarian Supreme Court has ruled that the “tourist tax” imposed by the Mayor of Mogán in Gran Canaria is illegal, upholding an appeal by the Las Palmas Federation of Hotel and Tourism Businesses.

Spanish Supreme Court to rule on Canarian surname dispute

The Spanish Supreme Court will rule on the case of a Canarian mother who wants her son to bear her own surname first, and that of the father second.

VIDEO: More Than 1,200 Counterfeit 2026 World Cup Kits Seized in Gran Canaria

The Guardia Civil has seized more than 1,200 counterfeit sports kits of teams competing in the 2026 World Cup during two separate operations in Gran Canaria.

Canary Islands Set New Tourism Spending Record

The Canary Islands welcomed 6.8 million international tourists during the first five months of 2026, a slight increase of 0.1% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest figures from Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE).

More Than 70 Colombian Companies Eye Canary Islands as Gateway to Europe

More than 70 Colombian companies have expressed an interest in expanding into the European market through the Canary Islands following a business conference held in Bogotá.

Man Arrested in Gran Canaria After Two Dogs Killed in Family Dispute

A 49-year-old man has been arrested in Gran Canaria after allegedly shooting two dogs and leaving their bodies outside their owner's home, in what investigators believe was linked to an ongoing family dispute.

Canary Islands Residents Take One-Third Fewer Trips in First Quarter of 2026

Residents of the Canary Islands travelled significantly less during the first three months of 2026, with the number of trips falling by 33% compared with the same period last year, according to new figures from Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE).

Pope Leo XIV Makes Historic Canary Islands Visit and Calls for Action on Migration

Pope Leo XIV commenced last month’s historic visit to the Canaries with a hard-hitting message about migration and human dignity.