| Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, is set to | | | | tourist attractions. Though they are changing the |
| revive a once-thriving tourism business. The island | | | | area quite a bit, they plan on keeping its |
| was once a premier holiday hot spot amongst the | | | | old-harbour town charm. |
| elite, but a lack of investment caused it to fade | | | | Even with this expansion, the tourism bureau |
| off the holiday destination map. Now, with local | | | | must maintain the highest standard for new |
| leaders pushing for new strategies, Tenerife is | | | | construction. That is why the Moratoria act was |
| making a comeback as the place to be when you | | | | passed, since past construction had been bloated |
| want the perfect holiday. | | | | and of poor quality. The Moratoria prevents new |
| Tenerife used to enjoy a thriving holiday business, | | | | hotels from being built unless they are five-star |
| but has been surpassed by Greece, Turkey and | | | | quality and provide different services, such as a |
| Egypt. While other countries were developing and | | | | golf course. By keeping this standard, Tenerife |
| improving their tourism aspects, Tenerife choose | | | | plans to bring in wealthier tourists to its beaches |
| to take it easy. The result has been the dramatic | | | | and resorts. It also keeps development |
| drop in tourism. But local authorities have begun to | | | | environmentally conscious, as Tenerife has one of |
| analyze ways to kickstart the tourism business. | | | | the most beautiful environments in the world. |
| A meeting was held in which each aspect of the | | | | The boost to the island's tourism also means a |
| island's tourism industry was put under the | | | | boost to the property value for the locals. Many |
| microscope. Over 300 representatives from the | | | | businesses are looking to increased tourism as a |
| industry discussed ways to improve the stagnant | | | | way to jump start poor business and keep their |
| industry. An eight-year plan was developed and is | | | | economic standing. With the cost of living rising |
| being implemented right now. The island plans on | | | | worldwide, many of the locals need this extra |
| regaining its status as the crown jewel of the | | | | money to survive. |
| European tourist market. | | | | A light rail network that will link the capital in the |
| One of the major plans for the island is to | | | | north to the resort areas of the south has been |
| present it as one giant theme park. New and | | | | planned. This is waiting for budget approval, but |
| improved tourist attractions are being developed | | | | will drastically improve the public transportation |
| and added to existing attractions. Old-style hotels | | | | system on the small island. |
| will be completely re-vamped and renewed, with | | | | Even without the added tourist attractions, |
| an emphasis on modern styles. | | | | Tenerife remains one of the most beautiful |
| The Puerto de la Cruz resort area is one of the | | | | holiday destinations in the world. The weather is |
| areas most in need of renovation. The 70s style | | | | near perfect on the southern half of the island, |
| blocks will be completely rebuilt, and the tired | | | | and the northern half offers lush greenery and |
| hotels will be completely refreshed. The tourism | | | | beautiful vistas. The cities are always full of life, |
| bureau of Tenerife hopes that this will bring | | | | and the glorious view of Mount Tiede, Spain's |
| money into the economy, spurring even more | | | | highest point, is breathtaking. |