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55 dead on Canarian route

At least 55 migrants have died on route to the Canaries over the past weekend.

11 million tourists come to the Canary Islands

Almost 11 million tourists have arrived on the Canaries in the first three quarters of this year, an increase of 10% on the same period last year.

Change to Spanish community rules

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Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that communities of owners can prohibit holiday rentals if a motion is approved by three-fifths of voters in a meeting.

Mein Schiff 7 cruise embarks on maiden voyage

TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 7 ship is currently on its maiden voyage through the Canary Islands. It docked in Arrecife last Friday and saw 3,000 German tourists explore the capital for the day.

Canarian holiday rental law will “generate poverty”

A report by the Las Palmas College of Economists claims that the new Canarian law on holiday rentals will generate more poverty in the Canaries and affect tourism overall.

Air connectivity to the Canary Islands up 13%

A report by HostelTur has revealed that air connectivity to the Canary Islands has increased by an average of 13% for trips from September until the end of the year.

Ex-president of the Balearic Islands debates tourism in the Canaries

The ex-president of the Balearic Islands, Francina Armengol, was guest of honour at a debate on Tuesday night about the future of tourism in the Canaries. Organised by the Socialist Party, the event took place at the Fondeadero Centre in Puerto del Carmen.

Canary Islands received over 1 million foreign tourists a month

For the first time in its history, the Canary Islands have received more than one million foreign tourists per month for over a year.

Canarian Rental Law Tweaked

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The Canarian Government has altered some of the requirements of its proposed new law on holiday rentals after receiving more than 3,000 objections during the preliminary phase of publication.

57 feared dead as boat travelling to the Canaries capsizes

Nine people have drowned and forty-eight are missing, presumed dead, after the boat they were travelling to the Canaries on capsized yesterday.