The Canary Islands have been a popular holiday destination among Brits for years, but now some are threatening not to book their annual trips after locals declared 'good riddance' to tourists
Brits planning to cancel their holidays to the Canary Islands have been met with a new wave of hostility, with some declaring "good riddance" to tourists.
Speaking to The Telegraph, she said: "It is still safe to visit the Canary Islands, and we are delighted to welcome you." While she admitted not everyone was happy with the tourism industry as it stands, she said it was "unfair to blame tourism." One disheartened user said: "As a Brit who loves the Canary Islands, and sits planning how to retire there, I'm really sorry it's got to this. I'm holidaying in Greece this summer for the first time in 14 years. I'd normally be on one of your islands.
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