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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…

Tenerife and Gran Canaria are among the new British Airways 'low cost' routes
Tenerife and Gran Canaria are among the new British Airways 'low cost' routes

Flights start in March and tickets are already on sale via British Airways website…

Holiday bookings to the Canaries from the UK drop 60% in a week
Holiday bookings to the Canaries from the UK drop 60% in a week

CEHAT says that the requirement for children aged between 12 and 16 from the UK to be fully vaccinated is ridiculous…

New hours and capacities with or without Covid certificate come into effect on Wednesday
New hours and capacities with or without Covid certificate come into effect on Wednesday

The capacities revert back to the decreed levels before the expansion on September 30th…

The allocation of the 1.14 billion in aid to companies and self-employed is complete
The allocation of the 1.14 billion in aid to companies and self-employed is complete

The regional government has reported that the allocation of the funds has been achieved in record time…

Holiday companies are seeing a ‘cascade of cancellations’ with the new UK restrictions
Holiday companies are seeing a ‘cascade of cancellations’ with the new UK restrictions

The combination of new measures from the UK and Spain’s requirements of double vaccination are leaving people no choice…

Leroy Merlin opens new superstore in Adeje
Leroy Merlin opens new superstore in Adeje

The new store, which has a commercial area of 11,000 square metres, has been eagerly anticipated by residents…

Salaries in the Canary Islands rise 1.4% but are still the second lowest in Spain
Salaries in the Canary Islands rise 1.4% but are still the second lowest in Spain

In gross terms, they rose by 1.4% in 2020 to 1,775.71 euros per month, the highest figure since data began…

Fast internet is essential for Digital Nomads in Spain
Fast internet is essential for Digital Nomads in Spain

The Canary Islands is becoming an increasingly popular destination for remote workers, but we must give them what they need…

The Canary Islands awaits the judicial endorsement of the Covid certificate
The Canary Islands awaits the judicial endorsement of the Covid certificate

If not endorsed, plan B is reduced capacity and opening hours from December 15th…

Government will allow increased capacity for businesses that ‘voluntarily’ use the Covid certificate
Government will allow increased capacity for businesses that ‘voluntarily’ use the Covid certificate

Businesses can decide to request it from clients and staff if an island goes to a higher level…

Costa Medano plans released for 800 new homes and parks on the coast
Costa Medano plans released for 800 new homes and parks on the coast

This will be the largest residential construction in the south of Tenerife over the next 10 years costing 130 million euros…

Spain had highest number of air passengers in October since the pandemic began
Spain had highest number of air passengers in October since the pandemic began

The recovery of tourism continues, Spain had 5.5 million international visitors by air last month…