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Edinburgh Live
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Edinburgh Live
British holidaymaker warning as Lanzarote and Tenerife announce new tourism laws
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Lanzarote and Tenerife are set to "rip up" the tourism rulebook, launching a crackdown on UK holidaymakers with new laws amidst growing protests. Demonstrations have been escalating across Spain, with locals protesting against tourists in the Canary Islands within the European Union. Activists have pledged to invade popular tourist spots, disrupt public events and "confront political leaders". A fresh campaign is set to commence from May 18. "From now on, we will take our fight to the very spaces where their predatory model is perpetuated," declared activist group Canarias tiene un límite (The Canaries Have a Limit). "We will boycott public events, confront political leaders during their appearances and occupy symbolic tourist spaces to make it clear that we will not stop until real change is achieved. "The Canary Islands can no longer be a postcard backdrop for the enjoyment of a privileged few," the statement read. In a separate warning, the group said: "This cry, which reflects the feelings of a people tired of being ignored and mistreated, will be the beginning of a new stage of struggle: firmer, more direct, more uncomfortable for those who refuse to listen to us and take real measures," reports Birmingham Live. Alfonso Cabello, spokesperson for the regional government, said: "We're doing this the Canary Islands way - extending a hand and listening to everyone." Jessica de León, Canary Islands' Minister of Tourism and Employment, emphasised the importance of resident wellbeing while introducing new regulations. "The new regulation must align with today's social and environmental realities, correcting outdated elements and integrating changes from national and regional rulings, including Constitutional Court decisions," she commented. Responding, a Brit expressed mixed feelings: "You have to feel some sympathy with the Islanders, they need tourism but they need the right kind of tourism. All inclusive kills the local economy however at the same time they need to manage the costs charged and the amount of tourists that can be on the island at the same time." Meanwhile, another individual said online: "I'm glad I spend my money in Britain each year. The North Yorkshire Moors, Whitby, Scarborough, and the famous NYMR (Railway) is worth a visit." Another person suggested a solution for the Canary Islands government: "If the various branches of The Canarian Govt could manage a building programme to house residents into may be a way forward. Even simpler, limit air bnb properties at any one time to a very small % of housing stock available."
North Wales Live
25-04-2025
- Politics
- North Wales Live
Canary Islands set to overhaul tourism rulebook with new laws ahead of mass protests
The Canary Islands are set to shake up the tourism industry, as new regulations loom amidst escalating protests. There has been a surge in demonstrations, with protestors taking to the streets against the influx of tourists in the Canaries, with Tenerife in the spotlight recently. Activists have pledged to target well-known tourist spots, disrupt events, and challenge political figures. The campaign is slated to commence on May 18. "From now on, we will take our fight to the very spaces where their predatory model is perpetuated," declared the activist group Canarias tiene un límite (The Canaries Have a Limit). "We will boycott public events, confront political leaders during their appearances and occupy symbolic tourist spaces to make it clear that we will not stop until real change is achieved. "The Canary Islands can no longer be a postcard backdrop for the enjoyment of a privileged few," the group announced. In an additional cautionary message, they stated: "This cry, which reflects the feelings of a people tired of being ignored and mistreated, will be the beginning of a new stage of struggle: firmer, more direct, more uncomfortable for those who refuse to listen to us and take real measures.", reports Birmingham Live. A public consultation to update tourism laws in the Canary Islands has been launched by the government this week which could 'reshape' the 'vital economic' sector. The consultation, launched on Monday April 21, aims to update the General Tourism Law of 1995 and the 2013 Law on Tourism Renewal and Modernisation and adapt them to the 'current challenges and realities facing the islands'. Alfonso Cabello, the regional government's spokesperson, commented: "We're doing this the Canary Islands way - extending a hand and listening to everyone." Jessica de León, the Canary Islands' Minister of Tourism and Employment, highlighted the importance of balancing tourism with residents' well-being, asserting: "The new regulation must align with today's social and environmental realities, correcting outdated elements and integrating changes from national and regional rulings, including Constitutional Court decisions,". One British commenter showed understanding for the challenges faced by locals, stating: "You have to feel some sympathy with the Islanders, they need tourism but they need the right kind of tourism. All inclusive kills the local economy however at the same time they need to manage the costs charged and the amount of tourists that can be on the island at the same time." Another person enthusiastically recommended British destinations, commenting: "I'm glad I spend my money in Britain each year. The North Yorkshire Moors, Whitby, Scarborough, and the famous NYMR (Railway) is worth a visit." Meanwhile, a third individual suggested a practical approach for the Canarian government: "If the various branches of The Canarian Govt could manage a building programme to house residents into may be a way forward. Even simpler, limit air bnb properties at any one time to a very small % of housing stock available."
