Canarian Weekly – Thousands of hotel workers march in Tenerife with support from holidaymakers

Around 5,000 hospitality sector workers took to the streets in the south of Tenerife yesterday, Friday, drawing both surprise and support from holidaymakers in the island’s bustling tourist hotspots.

The demonstration was part of a two-day strike organised by hospitality and hotel employees in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, demanding wage increases that keep pace with the cost of living.

The march took place between Costa Adeje and Playa de Las Americas, two areas that are home to some of Tenerife’s largest hotel complexes. Along the route, workers carried banners, chanted slogans, and handed out leaflets in English explaining the…