Felipe Ravina, a graduate in Marine Sciences and Documentalist, was Interviewed by MirameTv to discuss the impact of human activity on the marine environment surrounding the Canary Islands, the demonstrations against tourism, and the Cuna del Alma development in El Puertito
Tourist apartments in the Canary Islands surges by 21%
The number of tourist apartments in the Canary Islands surges by 21% following announcement of new regulations
The number of registered tourist apartments in the Canary Islands has grown by 21% since the government announced plans for new regulations, reaching 65,265 units. This increase is raising concerns over its impact on the housing market and local affordability.
El registro de pisos turísticos en Canarias se dispara un 21% desde que se anunció una nueva regulación
El número de pisos turísticos en Canarias aumentó un 21% tras el anuncio de una nueva regulación, alcanzando los 65.265 alojamientos registrados. Este crecimiento ha generado preocupación por su impacto en el mercado inmobiliario y la emergencia habitacional en la región.
Tourists at the Monument to the Fallen in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in November 2022. (Rafa Avero, 2022)
Jet2 CEO: the Canary islands are “playing a dangerous game”
“Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy has warned the Canary Islands to “stop playing a dangerous game” and put an end to the anti-tourism protests taking place in Spain “before tourists take their money elsewhere. Heapy issued this warning at FITUR: “Anti-tourism protests and derogatory comments from local authorities make tourists feel unwelcome. People do not come to the Canary Islands to be mistreated or to witness protests.”
Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy, Diario de Avisos (2025)
Gran Canaria’s firm voice at Fitur
Gran Canaria's firm voice at Fitur
Antonio Morales, President of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, emphasizes the island’s commitment to sustainable tourism during FITUR 2025. He critiques superficial greenwashing practices and advocates for genuine structural changes, including implementing an ecotax and regulating housing to prevent touristification. Morales highlights the need for a tourism model that benefits local communities, addresses environmental concerns, and promotes social equity.
La palabra firme de Gran Canaria en Fitur
Antonio Morales, presidente del Cabildo de Gran Canaria, destaca en FITUR 2025 el compromiso de la isla con un turismo sostenible. Critica las prácticas superficiales de greenwashing y aboga por cambios estructurales genuinos, incluyendo la implementación de una ecotasa y la regulación de la vivienda para evitar la turistificación. Morales subraya la necesidad de un modelo turístico que beneficie a las comunidades locales, aborde las preocupaciones ambientales y promueva la equidad social.
