The number of British tourists taking holidays in Lanzarote rose by 32% last month.  According to data recently released by ISTAC, the Canarian Institute of Statistics.  Whilst the number of visitors from the islands second and third largest markets of Germany and Eire also soared.  Up by 62% and 46% respectively.  As overall foreign tourism climbed last month by 57% versus April 2010.  Aided largely by the recent crisis in the Middle East and the fact that Easter fell in April this year.
Other major gains were made in the Norwegian …

Grab a copy of the latest edition of Lanzarote Guidebook – the free island tourist guide – and discover the best places to eat and drink around the island. 
The Spring issue of Lanzarote Guidebook is out now and includes an all new food and drink section.  Which covers off the best restaurants to visit when out and about touring the island.  As well as an overview of typical Canarian cuisine and an introduction to Lanzarote´s viniculture and bodegas.  As well as loads of in depth information about the island and …

Approval has been granted by the Congress of Deputies for the Canary Islands to have their own unique internet addresses, ending with the letters IC in place of the ES currently assigned to websites in Spain.
The islands special geopolitical history and circumstances within Spain have led to this development, which is mirrored by other peripheral territories such as Guadalupe and Guayana, which are notionally French but have their own distinct identities.
The next step in this process to establish new domain names in the Canaries requires the Canarian Government to apply …

Thomson Holidays and First Choice have just announced the launch of a new flight service to Lanzarote from Edinburgh airport.  Which will be available to holidaymakers this summer.  In addition to two other new routes to Gran Canaria and Rhodes.
According to Kevin Brown, Edinburgh Airport’s managing director: “These new routes are further demonstration of our commitment to providing the widest choice of routes for our passengers. This investment in Edinburgh Airport is very welcome and we look forward to working with Thomson and First Choice to further develop sun destinations …

Tourism in the Canary Islands is expected to benefit from the current unrest sweeping across Tunisia and Egypt.  According to Ruperto Donat, head of the Spanish Association of Tour Operators (AVAME).  As holidaymakers switch their bookings from destinations such as Sharm El Sheikh to islands such as Lanzarote and Tenerife instead.
Donat responded to an upsurge in travel agents bookings over the weekend by stating that; ‘The unrest in Egypt benefits tourism in the Canaries.’ As Red Sea resorts such as Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh are direct competitors to the …

The number of Irish visitors taking holidays in Lanzarote continued to decline during December.  According to the latest statistics just released by AENA.  Which reveal that arrivals from Eire tumbled again last month by 8.7%. 
Overall, annual Irish tourist numbers have now declined by 12% versus 2009 and by over 25% versus 2008 figures.  Suggesting that Lanarote’s third largest market is now in long term decline, a trend exacerbated by the onset of the debt crisis there, which is set to further squeeze consumer spending.
On the upside other key markets such …

The young Lanzarote fashion designer, Oswaldo Machin, has just opened his first shop in Madrid. Machin is an award winning creator of clothing who already has an outlet in Arrecife, where fashion enthusiasts can buy some of his beautifully tailored designs off the peg.
The Arrecife shop is in Calle Rio de Oro, 3, whilst the latest atelier in Madrid is located in Calle Mejía Lequerica, 17. Although increasingly, Machin is also selling his range on-line as well. Many of his dresses are for big occasions, such as weddings and first …

Spain´s tough new anti smoking laws were introduced on Sunday – prohibiting smokers from lighting up in any enclosed area or location close to schools and playgrounds.  And already local bar and restaurant owners are fuming at the impact the legislation is likely to have on their businesses.
The country had already passed a partial smoking ban back in 2006, but this has now been extended to include all enclosed areas such as bars and restaurants.  With even outdoor areas, such as restaurant terraces with more than two walls now a …

The big freeze in the UK has helped to boost bookings for winter sun holidays, according to a number of leading travel companies.  With Lanzarote featuring as one of the most popular destinations this coming festive period.
The lowest temperatures recorded in the UK for over 30 years, allied with the threat of more to come, has encouraged many British residents to celebrate their Christmas in warmer climes this year. 
Co-operative Travel has revealed that Lanzarote is set to be their third most popular winter sun destination this year after Tenerife and …

Get your hands on the latest issue of Lanzarote Guidebook – free of charge.  The Winter 2010/2011 edition of the indispensable island guide is out now.  And you can download a copy online, have it delivered to your door or pick up a copy from a number of outlets around the island.  Just visit the Lanzarote Guidebook website.
Lanzarote Guidebook features 96 pages crammed with up to date information about all of the islands main attractions, resorts and towns.  Along with some fantastic photos of the island taken by local photographer …