Official end of year figures released by Tenerife Tourism Corporation show that 2011 was a record year for tourists to the island, with the UK showing an increase of 10.6% compared to 2010. An incredible 1,658,315 holidaymakers visited from the UK, representing the highest annual figure since the peak of 2008.

The largest hike in British tourists was seen in the month of September, with a 34% growth year-on-year. In terms of accommodation choices, the largest increase was seen in the hotel sector, with 14% more tourists staying in hotels, compared to 7.6% more tourists staying in non-hotel properties.

Tenerife witnessed a 6.3% increase in tourist arrivals in winter 10/11, its highest level in recent years. Furthermore, figures on the rise over the past few months indicate a promising outlook for the current winter season.

Last year’s summer period alone saw an increase of 21.2%, which in comparison to previous years, shows Tenerife is becoming increasingly popular as a summer holiday destination.


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