Editorial: El País

• Spain is a powerhouse in the tourism industry, with growing tensions due to high demand in certain destinations.
• Protests in the Canary Islands reveal discontent with a mass tourism model that displaces locals and exploits resources.
• Tourism contributes significantly to the Canary Islands' GDP and employment, but it also maintains alarming poverty, health, and unemployment indicators.
• Access to housing has become complicated for locals, due to the boom of holiday homes intended for tourists.
• The protests have prompted a period of reflection to seek a sustainable tourism model.

Conclusion: It is necessary to heed the protests and change the tourism model to avoid displacing locals and unsustainably consuming resources.

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