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Tourist green tax still open for debate

Canarian President Fernando Clavijo has stated that he has not ruled out the introduction of a tourist green tax.

Tourists are not being threatened in the Canaries

The British press has responded to the news of anti-tourism demonstrations on five Canary Islands on April 20th by printing headlines “warning” tourists travelling to the Canaries. Warning headlines appeared in the Mirror, the Express, the Daily Star and several other media sources. However, no official warning has ever been issued, because tourists are not being threatened at all.

Stricter holiday rental law presented

The Canarian Government yesterday presented the draft of its new Law on Holiday Rentals, which will devolve the regulation of this sector to local councils and establish a 10% limit of holiday rental premises on the main tourist islands.

Smoking terrace ban request

The Canaries will ask the Spanish government to prohibit smoking on bar and restaurant terraces, at bus stops and at sporting events at a meeting of regional health authorities next week.

Binter launches new Green Days flights

Canarian airline, Binter, has launched its latest round of low-priced flights to national and international destinations with their Green Days promotion.

Huelva Route closed

Naviera Armas has announced that the sea ferry between Lanzarote and Huelva in Spain will cease to operate from April 19th.

Canaries aim to bring German tourists back

The Canaries will attend the Berlin Travel Fair this week with the aim of luring German tourists back to the islands.

Covid corruption case

Prosecutors have opened a case against four Canarian businessmen who are accused of fraud relating to the purchase and supply of face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) during the Covid pandemic.

Chambermaids a “dangerous profession”

Trade unions have requested that the work of hotel chambermaids is classed as a “dangerous profession”, in order to allow earlier retirement.

Canary Vision Pro – Reality you can truly see

Turismo de Islas Canarias have unveiled their answer to Apple’s new Vision Pro VR headset, which may give the tech giant some serious competition.