A public consultation asks people for their opinion on the island's tourism model - and many have demanded a ban on new hotels and holiday homes

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Blow to Brit tourists as another Canary Island may order new hotel ban

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The local government of Gran Canaria has asked its residents for their opinions on the island's tourism model and many have called for a ban on new hotels.

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Popular Canary Island told 'No More Hotels' as tourist fury from locals soars

With their year-round warmth and golden sands, the Canary Islands have been a longstanding favourite of British tourists, drawing roughly 15 million visitors last year alone. However, the pressures of this booming tourism industry have ignited frustration among local Spanish residents. They argue that growing demand for short-term rentals and hotels has created a housing crisis that leaves native islanders struggling to find homes. As dissatisfa…

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Canary Islands residents call for end to hotel boom as tourism fury grows

The Gran Canaria Cabildo has opened a public consultation to gauge its residents’ opinions on the island’s current tourism model as anger and frustration continue to grow. The survey, which features 11 questions, comes in response to increasing discontent among locals. Tensions hit new heights last year when two large-scale protests took place amid growing concerns over mass tourism’s damaging environmental and social impact.  Many residents hav…

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[Opinion] Blow to Brit tourists as another Canary Island may order new hotel ban

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