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It will be possible to travel between the islands by seaplane from the autumn
It will be possible to travel between the islands by seaplane from the autumn

The first test will be on January 31st between the ports of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and La Palma…

Twenty flights have been affected by the storm in the Canary Islands
Twenty flights have been affected by the storm in the Canary Islands

Flights at nearly all airports have suffered, but the most problems persist at Tenerife North...

FITUR: The Canary Islands hope to see pre-pandemic levels of tourists this year
FITUR: The Canary Islands hope to see pre-pandemic levels of tourists this year

Omicron knocked back the "extraordinarily positive" forecasts for the winter season in the Islands...

The Canary Islands is the top destination for Brits booking holidays with TUI
The Canary Islands is the top destination for Brits booking holidays with TUI

They have seen an immediate increase in bookings since the demands to return to England have been relaxed...

Ryanair cancels 50,000 air seats with the Canary Islands due to drop in demand
Ryanair cancels 50,000 air seats with the Canary Islands due to drop in demand

They say it is due to travel restrictions imposed by UK and Spanish Governments in December...

10% of workers in the Canary Islands are in home isolation due to Covid
10% of workers in the Canary Islands are in home isolation due to Covid

Smaller companies are the most affected by lack of staff and some have been forced to close temporarily…

The Royal River Luxury Hotel in Costa Adeje, voted the best hotel in Spain
The Royal River Luxury Hotel in Costa Adeje, voted the best hotel in Spain

The resort will be awarded the prestigious FIJET award of excellence for 2022 at FITUR...

The sales begin today with the uncertainty of more restrictions due to Covid
The sales begin today with the uncertainty of more restrictions due to Covid

The top brands offered discounts online yesterday, but have had to wait until today to give them in stores...

Holiday bookings surge as the UK relaxes travel requirements from today
Holiday bookings surge as the UK relaxes travel requirements from today

No more pre-departure test or Day 2 PCR test for those who are fully vaccinated travelling to England...

No mask no tip? People are boycotting places where staff don’t wear masks
No mask no tip? People are boycotting places where staff don’t wear masks

Although staff wearing masks, particularly in hospitality venues, is the law, there are many places ignoring it...

The TSJC authorises extension of voluntary Covid Certificate in Levels 1 and 2
The TSJC authorises extension of voluntary Covid Certificate in Levels 1 and 2

It has been extended for another month so islands in those levels can take advantage of some restrictions in the one below...

Telefónica is to decommission all public telephones in Spain
Telefónica is to decommission all public telephones in Spain

88% of the population admit that they have never used a phone box or booth...

The TSJC endorses the mandatory use of the COVID certificate in the Canary Islands
The TSJC endorses the mandatory use of the COVID certificate in the Canary Islands

Until now it has been voluntary but due to the increase in infections it has agreed to make it mandatory…

RyanAir cancels 27 routes with the Canary Islands during January
RyanAir cancels 27 routes with the Canary Islands during January

The company says this is due to the high incidence of the pandemic and the new restrictions in the UK and Spain...

The Government request mandatory use of the Covid certificate from the TSJC... again
The Government request mandatory use of the Covid certificate from the TSJC... again

They have asked for mandatory use in a total of ten activities and establishments at levels 3 and 4...

48% of companies would welcome the mandatory requirement of employees to be vaccinated
48% of companies would welcome the mandatory requirement of employees to be vaccinated

In addition, 8% would consider offering incentives, such as financial bonuses, to encourage vaccination…

The capacity of chemists and essential shops is increased in Levels 2 and 3
The capacity of chemists and essential shops is increased in Levels 2 and 3

This is a temporary ruling from now until January 31st but can be extended if required…

Ashotel warns that Spain’s restrictions are ‘destructing’ tourism in the Canaries
Ashotel warns that Spain’s restrictions are ‘destructing’ tourism in the Canaries

40% of holidays to Tenerife have already been cancelled as UK restrictions are taking their toll...

Spanish lorry drivers announce a three-day strike ahead of Christmas
Spanish lorry drivers announce a three-day strike ahead of Christmas

This strike will affect deliveries to the Canary Islands. Beer companies are already warning of shortages over Christmas…

Iberostar sells the Las Dalias hotel in Costa Adeje to American venture capitalists
Iberostar sells the Las Dalias hotel in Costa Adeje to American venture capitalists

American venture capital firm Starwood have acquired the 4-star 420 room hotel in Costa Adeje…