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Canary Islands locals declare 'good riddance' as Brits threaten not to book holidays

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. As a result of the tension, some UK tourists have threatened to call off their planned trips or boycott the idyllic islands for their annual holiday. Despite this friction regional tourism chief Jessica de Leon insisted the Canary Islands remain open and welcomed visitors.

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