International passenger arrivals to the Canary Islands grew by 0.9% in August, according to Turespaña data. Spain as a whole welcomed 12.3 million international passengers, a 5.5% increase on the same month last year, with the UK remaining the largest source market.
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The Canary Association of Travel Agencies and Tour Operators has voiced concern over an Imserso Turismo Social website crash that blocked online bookings during the 2026-2027 campaign. It is demanding a technical report, an official incident protocol and better infrastructure to protect agencies and users alike.
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Binter has upgraded its BinterMás loyalty programme with a new way of earning tiers, easier redemption and a brand-new Cumbre level offering personalised benefits. Members can still earn points on every flight and with over 30 partner businesses.
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The Spanish government has approved a €1.8 billion investment plan for the Canary Islands’ airports between 2027 and 2031. Tenerife South will receive the largest share at €553 million, while every island’s airport will benefit from upgrades to terminals, security and runways.
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A British family’s holiday in Lanzarote ended in chaos when their easyJet flight home was cancelled amid the UK air traffic control failure. They spent the night on the airport floor with their two-year-old daughter before paying €1,025 for a hotel room. Their replacement flight also landed them at Gatwick instead of Birmingham.
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The Canary Islands government has awarded the contract for the third lane of Tenerife’s TF-5 motorway between Guamasa and Los Rodeos airport. The €58.2m project comes in €8.2m under budget and includes a direct new link to the airport.
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The Port of Granadilla has launched a €49.8m tender to complete the Ribera dock, adding 543 metres of berthing line. The works, which come more than eight years after the port’s official opening, are essential to unlock the full potential of Tenerife’s southern infrastructure. Bids must be submitted by 14 October.
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The small beach at Playa Blanca in Lanzarote has been temporarily closed after sewage leaks were detected. Yaiza council has raised the red flag and is urging visitors to use other beaches while repairs are carried out. It is the second closure in months for the same reason.
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A commercial flight from Scotland to Tenerife South Airport declared a medical emergency after a passenger’s condition suddenly worsened. Air traffic controllers prioritised the aircraft’s landing, and medical teams were waiting on the runway to attend to the patient.
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Tenerife’s new bus route 464 connects Icod de los Vinos with Costa Adeje in just one hour and 15 minutes, shaving 25 minutes off the existing service. Operating daily, the new line provides around 500 extra seats and a more direct crossing between north and south.
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