17 Jan, 2025 - 2:00 PM

SalvarElPuertito discusses greenwashing of Cuna del Alma

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Salvar El Puertito posts a video to Instagram to display the greenwashing on the Cuna del Alma website in comparison to the real actions occurring in El Puertito.

“The unsustainable lies of Cuna del Alma. While they say they will protect biodiversity, they are destroying endemic and protected species. They talk about ‘respect for the environment’ while they destroy the only virgin enclave left in the southwest of Tenerife.
Behind the words ‘restoration’ and ‘sustainability’ lies the harsh reality of urban speculation and the destruction of a natural paradise.
We continue to fight so that this project plagued by illegalities and lies does not take place on our land.” @SalvarElPuertito

Cuna del Alma

20 Jan, 2025 - 12:00 AM

Navegando en Verde podcast

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Cuna del Alma

“We started with Sharon from GeoTenerife talking about the Cuna del Alma project, the IGME petition to protect the geological formations of El Puertito and the Apadrina una Roca campaign. Eneida took us through the current situation of the Barranco de Arguineguín, the great destruction that is taking place, how it has affected life and how it has changed the lives of the inhabitants of the ravine. Orlando Santana presented ‘Bienvenidas al año de la Serpiente’ an interdisciplinary show which will take place on the 28th. Maria Santa read us her award-winning poem ‘Convalecer’.” (Ivoox, 2025)

01 Feb, 2025 - 6:05 AM

Tourist apartments in the Canary Islands surges by 21%

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Housing shortage

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.

El País (2025)

Tourists at the Monument to the Fallen in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in November 2022. (Rafa Avero, 2022)

01 Feb, 2025 - 2:00 PM

Jet2 CEO: the Canary islands are “playing a dangerous game”

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“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.”

Diario de Avisos (2025)

Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy, Diario de Avisos (2025)
02 Feb, 2025 - 12:00 AM

Gran Canaria’s firm voice at Fitur

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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.

elDiario (2025)

Antonio Morales, Antonio Morales, president of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria. Image sourced from Maspalomas 24h

03 Feb, 2025 - 8:15 AM

Holiday rentals account for nearly half of new tourists in the Canary Islands

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Tourists

Holiday rentals account for nearly half of new tourists in the Canary Islands

Almost half of the 15.2 million tourists visiting the Canary Islands in 2024 stayed in holiday rentals, which grew by 54.3% from the previous year. Though hotels remain the top option, this trend raises questions about tourism sustainability.

La vivienda vacacional se queda con la mitad de los nuevos turistas en Canarias

Canarias recibió 15,2 millones de turistas extranjeros en 2024, de los cuales casi la mitad optaron por viviendas vacacionales. Este tipo de alojamiento creció un 54,3% respecto al año anterior, superando por primera vez los dos millones de huéspedes.

El Día (2025)

Tourists in the Canary Islands (Europa Press)