12 May, 2025 - 12:00 AM

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“Our biodiversity, unique in the world, and the protected natural areas of the Canary Islands have their limits.

Let’s preserve this heritage.”

“Nuestra biodiversidad, única en el mundo, y los espacios naturales protegidos de Canarias tienen un límite. Conservemos este patrimonio”

Posted by José Manuel Caballero Fernández @JoseManuelCaba Environmentalist and Biodiversity phoyographer
12 May, 2025 - 12:00 AM

Sergio Guerreiro: Municipalities must manage tourism to avoid being overwhelmed

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Sergio Guerreiro: Municipalities must manage tourism to avoid being overwhelmed

Sergio Guerreiro, director of the Lisbon Tourism Observatory, emphasizes the need for municipalities to manage tourism proactively to prevent being overwhelmed. He advocates for sustainable tourism practices and local governance to balance economic benefits with community well-being.

Sergio Guerreiro: los municipios deben gestionar el turismo para no verse desbordados

Sergio Guerreiro, director del Observatorio de Turismo de Lisboa, destaca la necesidad de que los municipios gestionen el turismo de manera proactiva para evitar verse desbordados. Aboga por prácticas turísticas sostenibles y una gobernanza local que equilibre los beneficios económicos con el bienestar comunitario.

Sergio Guerreiro, the General Director of Tourism of Portugal (Andrés Gutiérrez)
12 May, 2025 - 2:10 PM

Canary Islands announces legal challenge against the unified registry of tourist homes

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Canary Islands announces legal challenge against the unified registry of tourist homes

The Canary Islands Government announces a legal challenge against the national decree establishing a unified registry for tourist accommodations, asserting it infringes upon regional authority over tourism regulation.

Canarias anuncia recurso contencioso-administrativo contra el registro único de viviendas turísticas

El Gobierno de Canarias anuncia un recurso contencioso-administrativo contra el decreto nacional que establece un registro único para alojamientos turísticos, alegando que infringe la autoridad regional sobre la regulación del turismo.

Canariarn Government Spokesperson, Alfonso Cabello (el Diario)
12 May, 2025 - 6:22 PM

Alarm among Britons over rejection of tourism in the Canary Islands due to demonstrations

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Alarm among Britons over rejection of tourism in the Canary Islands due to demonstrations

British tourists express concern over anti-tourism protests in the Canary Islands, fearing hostility and reconsidering travel plans. The demonstrations, aimed at addressing over-tourism, have sparked debates on balancing tourism benefits with local community interests.

Alarma entre los británicos por el rechazo al turismo en Canarias tras las manifestaciones

Turistas británicos expresan preocupación por las protestas contra el turismo en Canarias, temiendo hostilidad y reconsiderando sus planes de viaje. Las manifestaciones, dirigidas a abordar la sobrecarga turística, han generado debates sobre cómo equilibrar los beneficios del turismo con los intereses de las comunidades locales.

Playa de Inglés (JOSÉ CARLOS GUERRA)
12 May, 2025 - 7:31 PM

Universities lead the debate on a new tourism law focusing on quality and sustainability

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Universities lead the debate on a new tourism law focusing on quality and sustainability

Canary Islands universities spearhead discussions on drafting a new tourism law emphasizing quality and sustainability. The initiative seeks to involve academic perspectives in shaping policies that balance economic growth with environmental and social considerations.

Las universidades lideran el debate de una nueva ley turística con la calidad y la sostenibilidad en el foco

Las universidades de Canarias lideran las discusiones para redactar una nueva ley turística que enfatice la calidad y la sostenibilidad. La iniciativa busca involucrar perspectivas académicas en la formulación de políticas que equilibren el crecimiento económico con consideraciones ambientales y sociales.

The Tourism Industry in the Canary Islands (EFE)

13 May, 2025 - 12:00 AM

Travel Foundation launches Climate RiskScan with six pilot destinations

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Travel Foundation launches Climate RiskScan with six pilot destinations

The Travel Foundation has announced the first 6 destinations to trial a new method to identify climate-related risks in tourism called The climate RiskScan Project. This will cover physical risks from events like extreme weather, transition risks such as reputational damage, and systemic risks like rising insurance costs. The Canary Islands will join other popular tourist destinations like Koh Samui in Thailand and The Dolomites in Italy.

Travel Foundation lanza Climate RiskScan con seis destinos piloto

La Travel Foundation ha anunciado los 6 primeros destinos que probarán un nuevo método para identificar los riesgos relacionados con el clima en el turismo, denominado The climate RiskScan Project. Este método estudiará los riesgos derivados de fenómenos meteorológicos extremos, los riesgos de transición, como los daños a la reputación, y los riesgos sistémicos, como el aumento de los costes de los seguros. Las Islas Canarias se unirán a otros destinos turísticos populares como Koh Samui (Tailandia) y los Dolomitas (Italia).

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Table of the Six Destination Locations Chosen to Pilot the RiskScan Project (Travel tomorrow)