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Travellers Register introduced in Spain today, Monday December 2nd 2024
Spain's Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, has confirmed that the controversial new Travellers' Register will be introduced as planned on Monday, December 2nd, despite mounting pressure from hoteliers and travel industry groups to delay or amend the law. But will anything actually change for people visiting the island?
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The Canary Islands are forecast to receive 60% of British Tourism Revenue in Spain this winter
The Canary Islands are poised to capture 60% of the revenue generated by British tourism in Spain this winter, according to Jéssica de León, the region's Minister of Tourism and Employment. Speaking at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, de León highlighted the crucial role that UK visitors play in the islands' economy and called for a shift in perceptions about the economic impact of British tourists.
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This weeks weather in Lanzarote (4th - 10th November 2024)
It's a warm week in Lanzarote, with temperatures hitting the low 30's according to the official Spanish Meteorological agency, AEMET.
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EES / ETIAS faces further 'indefinite' Delays
Plans to collect fingerprints and facial biometrics from British travelers entering Europe have been postponed once more. The European Union had initially announced that the much-anticipated "entry-exit system" (EES) would be implemented on November 10, 2024.
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Canary Islands on pre-alert for coastal conditions
Canary Islands – The regional government has announced a pre-alert for coastal areas in response to strong wave forecasts linked to Hurricane Kirk in the Atlantic. The alert will take effect today, Wednesday, at 6:00 PM, impacting the islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, and El Hierro.
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