Canary Islands warned that Brits will 'look elsewhere' amid growing tourist resentment

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The Canary Islands have been issued a stark warning about the anti-tourism sentiment that's growing in the popular holiday hotspots.

There has been protests on the islands by locals concerned about over-tourism on the islands, which are visited by millions of UK holidaymakers every yearBut the head of Jet2 has told residents of Lanzarote and Tenerife to be careful what they wish for.

Steve Heapy, the airline's CEO, has warned that fed-up Brits will look to go on their holidays elsewhere if they are made to feel "unwelcome".And Mr Heapy said that the actions of the protestors "tarnish the region's image", reports the Express.He said: "Anti-tourism protests and derogatory comments from local administrations make tourists feel unwelcome.

People don't come to the Canaries to be mistreated or to witness protests."He claims that the protests will just push tourists to look at holidaying in other destinations, such as Turkey or Morrocco, where they will feel welcomed by locals.