Dozens of people protested in Santa Cruz de Tenerife against mass tourism during the “FVW Travel Talk” event. Demonstrators called for a more sustainable model and denounced tourism’s negative impact on the islands.
Protesters in Tenerife denounce mass tourism model at German travel congress
Protesters in Tenerife denounce mass tourism model at German travel congress
Decenas de manifestantes se concentran en Tenerife contra el modelo turístico de las islas
El 15 de febrero, decenas de personas se manifestaron en Santa Cruz de Tenerife frente al congreso “FVW Travel Talk”. Reclamaron límites al turismo masivo y exigieron un cambio hacia un modelo más sostenible.
Protests in front of the Tourism Industry Congress in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2025 (Cadena SER)
Torres deems protests against Canary Islands’ tourism model “logical” and advocates for a tax
Torres deems protests against Canary Islands' tourism model ``logical`` and advocates for a tax
Ángel Víctor Torres, Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, described the recent protests in Tenerife against the current tourism model as “logical and absolutely legitimate.” He reiterated the Socialist Party’s proposal to implement a tourist accommodation tax to address economic imbalances, though it was previously rejected by the governing parties.
Torres califica de ``lógicas`` las protestas contra el modelo turístico de Canarias y defiende una tasa
Ángel Víctor Torres, ministro de Política Territorial y Memoria Democrática, calificó de “lógicas y absolutamente legítimas” las protestas recientes en Tenerife contra el modelo turístico actual. Reiteró la propuesta del Partido Socialista de implantar una tasa a las pernoctaciones turísticas para abordar desequilibrios económicos, aunque fue previamente rechazada por los partidos gobernantes.
Ángel Víctor Torres, Minister for Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory during a speech after the Council of Ministers in 2024 (Pool Moncloa/José Manuel Álvarez, 2024)
Canary Islands’ tourism continues to break records with over 1.5 million visitors in March
Canary Islands' tourism continues to break records with over 1.5 million visitors in March
In March 2025, the Canary Islands received 1.56 million international visitors, marking 21 consecutive months with over a million tourists. Despite the growth, the region faces challenges like unemployment and labor shortages in the tourism sector.
El turismo sigue sin tocar techo en Canarias: lleva 21 meses superando el millón de pasajeros
En marzo de 2025, las Islas Canarias recibieron 1,56 millones de visitantes internacionales, marcando 21 meses consecutivos con más de un millón de turistas. A pesar del crecimiento, la región enfrenta desafíos como el desempleo y la escasez de mano de obra en el sector turístico.
Canary Islands reconsider the introduction of a tourist ecotax
Canary Islands reconsider the introduction of a tourist ecotax
The Parliament of the Canary Islands is once again debating the possible implementation of a tourist ecotax, five months after it was previously rejected. The new proposal, driven by the PSOE, aims to promote sustainable tourism. The tax would range between €1 and €3.5 per night, depending on the type of accommodation, with exemptions for Canary Islands residents.
Canarias vuelve a debatir la introducción de una ecotasa turística
El Parlamento de Canarias vuelve a debatir la posible implantación de una ecotasa turística cinco meses después de haber sido rechazada. La nueva propuesta, impulsada por el PSOE, busca promover un turismo sostenible. La tasa oscilaría entre 1 y 3,5 euros por noche, dependiendo del tipo de alojamiento, con exenciones para residentes canarios.
