Tag Archives: Tenerife
Spain – Tenerife Councillor denounces irregularities in casino contracts
A local councillor in Tenerife has made a number of allegations surrounding the company which runs restaurants and bars at the three publically owned casinos on the island. Julio Concepción member of political party Podemos has asked the President of the Council for the three publically owned casinos on the island to look into the…
Spain – Sale of Tenerife casinos slammed as shameful by Councillor
A Councillor from the Podemos (We Can) Party Julio Concepción has fiercely criticised the local government for taking another step forward in the privatisation of casinos, slamming the council’s actions as ‘shameful.’ He said that the sale of the Playa de Las Americas casino in the south of Tenerife generated ‘enormous benefits’ and criticised the…
Spain – Sale of Tenerife casinos set for the end of the year
The President of the Council of Tenerife Carlos Alonso, has said that the appraisal report on the value of the three existing casinos on the island will soon be made public in order to proceed with their sale. The official said that the report would be ready at the latest by the end of this…
Spain – Unions reject Tenerife casino privatisation plan
The spokesperson from the group Podemos (We Can) Fernando Sabaté, in the Council of Tenerife as well as several union representatives have rejected the privatisation of casinos in because, they say that state run casinos provide a constant contribution to the economy as well as social services. During a press conference Sabaté, underlined the importance…
Spain – Tenerife to relaunch tender of Playa de Las Americas casino
Despite three operators allegedly expressing their interest, no one has come forward to buy Playa de Las Americas casino in the south of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. With the submission date passing with no formal bids lodged, the Council (Cabildo) has opted to look into the reasons why no offer was made before relaunching…
