FEBRUARY 2014 NEWSLETTER [1]

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1 FEBRUARY 2014 NEWSLETTER [1]

2 Destination Fuerteventura Welcome Fuerteventura Fuerteventura will make you feel... Equipped with unbeatable natural conditions, with its amazing contrast of colours and endless beaches of white sand, turquoise waters and the black volcanic mountains. Fuerteventura is a real feast for the senses. A unique and magical destination where anything is possible and everyone can find what they are looking for. Fuerteventura is the perfect destination for those seeking facilities and high quality services in a unique and exclusive environment. Its privileged climate with average annual temperatures of 23 degrees and very little rain invites you to enjoy all year round sun. A fascinating atmosphere with breathtaking views of the ocean, impressive sunsets where you can feel the luxury and unification of nature far away from every day stress. How can you not be seduced! Once in Fuerteventura we wish you a wonderful stay in our island, not only inviting you to soak up the uncontaminated atmosphere but out of this world beaches and a magical light that invites you engage and enjoy any outdoor activity but also to discover that Fuerteventura has much more to offer, get to know the rich majorera culture, cuisine and traditions Fuerteventura has to offer. For this reason we present our monthly newsletter to enable you to plan your leisure time during the month of february. We hope it is useful and helps to make your holiday an unforgettable experience. [2]

3 FITUR 2014 Fuerteventura, which is known as the Beach of the Canaries, was presented at the International Tourism Fair Fitur 2014, after having a remarkable 2013, because 2.2 million tourists visited the island and the number of tourists registered an increase of 4% compared to the previous year's figures. The Island was quite happy with the results obtained at the main national fair, after 36 meetings with the main professionals dedicated to tourism. There were presentations, meetings, co-marketing agreements or promotional agreements with the media, which ensure the presence of the island in the most important European markets, and also in the emerging markets in order to improve the number of tourists who visit the island. Jet2 Jet2 doubles the number of seats to Fuerteventura in Blas Cabrera and Mario Acosta had a meeting with Janice Matter, General Manager of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, to present an agreement to promote the four new routes to Fuerteventura from British cities by the company from the April, specifically, from East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds-Bradford, Newcastle and Manchester. It will be the first time that this low cost airline flies to Fuerteventura. Blas Acosta said: "it will fulfill one of the main objectives of the tourism strategy of Fuerteventura, we wanted to open new air routes to enable further visitor arrivals, it means 84,000 new seats to the island with Jet2. Initially, they expected to sold about 45,000, but the demand has been so high that they have almost doubled it", FTI/ TUI UK The German tour operator FTI, one of the most important tour operators for Fuerteventura, has announced an increase of 44% of sales. Similarly, the British division of the tour operator in the Uk, Tui UK, will grow by 19%. The Tourist Board has co-marketing agreements with both companies to promote Fuerteventura in the British and in the German markets, which are the two main markets for the island. More than one million tourists flew to Fuerteventura with them in Mario Cabrera said: TUI UK and FTI have increased their number of seats this year in Fuerteventura thanks to the co-marketing agreements and to the tourists from the traditional markets that still love the island. This news encourages us to continue working as we have done so far. " [3]

4 Globalia consolidates the national market The presence of Globalia Group in Fuerteventura is essential for maintaining the connectivity with the national market, as Globalia comprises important companies like the airline Air Europa, the tour operator Travelplan, the agencies Halconviajes.com and Ecuador travel and the hotels Be Live. The co - marketing campaign between Globalia and the Tourist Board to support the image of Fuerteventura is essential. Miguel Angel García, commercial director of the group, presented the agreement with the President of the Cabildo, Mario Cabrera, and the Minister of Tourism, Blas Acosta. Blas Acosta talked about the importance of working in the same way or even reinforcing "the promotion of Fuerteventura in the national market. Fuerteventura is an appreciated destination for the Spanish tourists thanks to its peace, its excellent beaches and an interesting and wide range of water sports and leisure activities. Maintaining this position is essential in order to regain the national tourists." In 2013, the Spanish market was ranked as fifth in importance to the Island because 81,258 tourists visited us. Poland and Italy 80,870 tourists from Italy and 54,559 tourists from Poland visited Fuerteventura in At Fitur, the Tourist Board has made two agreements with the Italian tour operators Tau Viaggi, which is dedicated to the gay tourism sector, and Settemari. This year we will organize eight workshops with Settemari to promote the destination. With respect to Poland, we have an agreement with Promotur to promote Fuerteventura using large format billboards in cities with flight connections to Fuerteventura. Adam Banczerowski, who works for the tour operator Itaka, had some meetings with the Tourist Board. The Tourist Board will also work with the Polish tour operators Rainbow Tours and Tui Poland in Fuerteventura is in fashion in France Fuerteventura is very happy because the French tour operator Pierre & Vacances starts working on the island, after assuming the management and marketing of a new hotel that is to open from June. Pierre & Vacances is the largest tour operator in France and the first one in Europe for resorts and apartments rentals. It is already selling 323 luxury villas that also offer a wide range of services and complementary activities mainly oriented to family holidays. The opening of this resort means new seats to fly to Fuerventura and new hotel rooms throughout the year, Blas Acosta said: "it reinforces the expectation of improving the number of tourists visiting the island in 2014 and Mario Cabrera added: "this hotel means a source of jobs and an economic dynamization of La Oliva." The company has said that the hotel will create 140 jobs but they expect to increase it up to 180. [4]

5 The French Market The French outbound tourism Market continues to consolidate its position as the third most important in operations and visitor numbers to Fuerteventura, behind Germany and the UK. The tour operator Thalasso nº1 sent 65,000 tourists to the Island in 2012 (around 50% of the total in the Island), and has had a considerable weight, taking into account that the numbers which will be known soonis hoped will reach 12,0000 from France. In December, the French tour operator has culminated in a new commercialization event for the destination of Fuerteventura, holding on the island a mini conference where nearly 200 directors from the French Association of Independent Travel Agent attended. Not in vain Thalasso Nº1 has extended its connections with Fuerteventura opening in 2014 direct flights with up to 12 French cities, which means a forecasted increase of between 25 and 30% in packages to sell. 190 representatives of the French Independent Agencies have had meetings and visited the island to know what it has to offer to the tourists and its hotels. To do this, some hotels have helped us like R2, Meliá Gorriones, Bahía Playa, or Barceló, among others. Bernard Garcia, on behalf of the Association of Independent Agencies, announced for the first time that Fuerteventura will be among the four products (destinations) that will be part of a promotional campaign for this year on the French national television valued at 1.5 million euros" paid by the association. Garcia highlighted: "the incredible landscapes and natural environments of Fuerteventura, its possibilities for practicing sports and its historical and cultural values." The Tourist Board and Thalasso nº1 started working together five years ago. In 2009, we organized the first fam trip with Thalasso nº1 to Fuerteventura. Mario Cabrera highlighted: in 2009 Fuerteventura was declared as a world Biosphere Reserve and since that moment, we have made a more sustainable and responsible destination. Blas Acosta also talked about this, he wanted to mention the promotional strategy of Fuerteventura: "as the island is a destination to enjoy nature, we have worked on 225 miles of great paths, we have made new viewpoints for birdwatching, we have equipped the protected areas and we have built environmental and cultural awareness and respect. It is important to mention that it was the first time that Fuerteventura organized this events with independent travel agencies. These travel agencies are interesting because they do not work with the main tour operators. Thalasso nº 1, which is a member of this association, works with these agencies in France to sell its flights, including the new routes between Fuerteventura and twelve French cities. Thalasso nº1 has confirmed direct flights to Fuerteventura from the airports of Paris, Biarritz, Bordeaux, Brest, Clermont Ferrand, Deauville, Dijon, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Toulouse in Apart from that, the Tourist Board works with many French entities like FRAM, Promovacances or TUI France. Also, to strengthen the presence of Fuerteventura in this country, one promoter from the Tourist Board is working at the Spanish Tourist Office in Paris. [5]

6 NEWS Trade and Travel Shows From the January, Fuerteventura was promoted at the most important tourism fair in Dublin, Ireland (Holiday World Show). Our Majorera promoter in Londres, Arminda Delgado, has represented the island together with Lorena Torres (Atlantis Hotels Representative). Fuerteventura was promoted at the most important tourism fair in Utrecht, the Netherlands, "Vakantiebuers 2014". Our Majorero promoter in Paris, Adey Valdivia, represented the island. In 2013, 48,897 tourists from Holland visited Fuerteventura, this number increased by 1,87% compared to The world's largest travel site Tripadvisor, has chosen Corralejo (Fuerteventura) as the 9th fastest growing travel destination in the world: a_mode.expanded The Tourist Board would like to congratulate Corralejo, its tourism sector and its people on this. We encourage them to keep working as hard as they have done so far. Fuerteventura is the second most important tourist area in Spain According to the Spanish Statistical Office, in December, Fuerteventura was the most important tourist area in Spain. Its average length of stay is 8.51%. The report also highlighted that the highest average length of stay in Spain was in Pájara (9%).

7 NEW ROUTES TUI France Tui France doubles its flights schedule to Fuerteventura for summer 2014 with direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle (Jetair Fly), Lille (Jetair Fly) and Nantes: - Paris Charles de Gaulle- Fuerteventura every Sunday from 06/04 to 26/10. - Nantes Atlantique-Fuerteventura every Sunday from 13/04 to 26/10. - Lille-Fuerteventura every Sunday from 13/04 to 26/10. Norwegian Airlines will add a third weekly flight from London Gatwick to Fuerteventura. This new frequency will be every Sunday. London LGW-Fuerteventura Flight departure at 06:10 from London Gatwick arrival at 10:10 in Fuerteventura Fuerteventura- Londres LGW Flight departure at 11:00 from Fuerteventura London Gatwick arrival at 15:05 in Thanks to this new flight to Fuerteventura with Norwegian Airlines, there will be twelve weekly frequencies from London to Fuerteventura. The airline Ryanair will start flying from Manchester to Fuerteventura from 1 April 2014 twice a week. Manchester <> Fuerteventura Every Tuesday: Flight No FR3805: Flight departure at 14:20 from Manchester arrival at 18:35 in Fuerteventura Flight No FR3896: Flight departure at 19:10 from Fuerteventura arrival at 23:25 in Manchester Every Friday: Flight No FR3805: Flight departure at 13:15 from Manchester arrival at 17:30 in Fuerteventura Flight No FR3806: Flight departure at 18:05 from Fuerteventura arrival at 22:20 in Manchester Ryanair will reintroduce the routes that were cancelled in July Thanks to these routes from Frankfurt Hahn, London Luton and Cork and the new ones from Shannon and Bournemouth, we will welcome 250,000 more tourists.

8 Municipio of Antigua Wednesday 12 February Theatre: Teatro con clase Antigua s Casino, 18:00 EVENTS Municipality of Puerto del Rosario The carnival of the capital will be celebrated from February 22nd to March 8th Thursday 6 February Opening of the Exhibition Fuerteventura. La isla imaginada. From 6 February to 29 March, Juan Ismael s Art Centre, Puerto del Rosario, 20:00 Friday 7 February Opening of the Exhibition Negro sobre blanco COLORES. From 23 January to 20 February. Puerto del Rosario s Culture Centre. 09:00 a 14:00. Cruise market, Aidablu cruise ship. Camel rides and live music. Puerto del Rosario s promenade. 09:00-14:00. Saturday 8 February Cruise market, Aidavita and Costa Classica cruise ships. Camel rides, live music, Puerto del Rosario s promenade, 09:00-14:00 Arts and flowers market, live music, Primero de Mayo Street, 10:00-14:00 Concert: WYOMING Y LOS INSOLVENTES, Puerto del Rosario s Auditorium, 21:00 Thursday 13 February Concert: Amolán Romántico, Puerto del Rosario s Auditorium, 21:00 Saturday 15 February Concert: A tribute to Mercedes Sosa, Puerto del Rosario s Auditorium, 21:00 Thursday 20 February Theatre: Noche de Bufones, Puerto del Rosario s Auditorium, 21:00 Sunday 23 February Theatre for children: Cajón desastre. A tribute to Maldito Rodríguez s classic cartoons, 12:00 Municipality of La Oliva Friday 7 February Opening of the Exhibition Diferentes. Un viaje hacia la tolerancia, el respeto y la ruptura de las barreras sociales. Casa de los Coroneles, La Oliva, 19:30 Friday 14 February Concert: Invicto Rock, Plaza Patricio Calero, Corralejo, 17:00 Saturday 15 February Concert: Invicto Rock, Plaza Patricio Calero, Corralejo, 17:00 Thursday 20 February Theatre for children: Leo y Campanita, Los Payasos Galácticos, Teatro Raíz del Pueblo, La Oliva, 18:00. Friday 21 February Theatre: Noche de Bufones, Corralejo s Auditorium, 21:00 Municipality of Pájara Tuesday 13 February Theatre: Teatro con clase, Pajara s Town Hall, 18:00 Wednesday 19 February Theatre for children: Leo y Campanita, Los Payasos Galácticos, Costa Calma s Cultural Centre, 18:00. Municipality of Tuineje Thursday 13 February Theatre: Teatro con clase, Gran Tarajal s Promenade, 18:00

9 MARKETS AND CRAFT MARKETS: EVENTS AND FESTIVALS: Monday, Corralejo -Baku Water Park 9:00am- 2:00pm. Market Morro Jable Avenue El Saladar -Shopping Centre Cosmo 9:00am-2:00pm. Market Tuesday, Corralejo- Patricio Calero Square 6:00pm a 8.00pm. Craft Market Market of the traditions, with products and craft from the island. Casa del Coronel, La Oliva, from 10:00am to 2:00pm Wednesday, Costa Calma- Hapag Lloyd Square 9:00am - 3:00pm. Market Thursday, Morro Jable Avenue El Saladar -Shopping Centre Cosmo 9:00am-2:00pm. Market Market of the traditions, with products and craft from the island. Casa del Coronel, La Oliva, from 10:00am to 2:00pm Promenade of Corralejo, Craft Market. 10:00am to 1:00pm Friday, Corralejo -Baku Water Park 9:00am - 2:00pm. Market Caleta de Fuste. Marina Puerto Castillo Craft Market Gran Tarajal, Municipal Market, 09:00am - 2:00pm Saturday, Puerto del Rosario Bus Station 09:00am - 2:00pm Biosphere Agricultural Market Caleta de Fuste Shopping Centre Montecastillo 9:00am - 2:00pm. Market Lajares Main Square of the village, 10:00am - 3:00pm. Craft Market Corralejo- Shopping Centre El Campanario Sunday, Corralejo El Campanario, 10:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:00 Canarian arts & craft market La Lajita Oasis Park, 10:00-14:00 Farmers, arts & crafts and gastronomy. [9]

10 Tourist information offices Airport Tel: From Monday to Sunday. 08:00am - 9:00pm Corralejo Avd. Maritima 2 Tel: From Monday to Friday. 08:00am - 2:00pm Saturdays and Sundays 09:00am - 2:00pm Port Area of Corralejo Tel: From Monday to Friday 08:00am 2:00pm Cotillo. The castle of El Tostón Paseo de Rico roque s/n Tel: From Monday to Friday 9:00am 3:00pm Saturdays and Sundays 9:00am 2:00pm Puerto del Rosario Avenue Reyes de España s/n Tel: From Monday to Friday 09:00am 7:00pm Saturdays and Sundays 10:00am 1:00pm Antigua The Square of the Church From Monday to Friday 10:00am 2:00pm Caleta de Fuste Avenue Juan Ramon Soto Morales 12 Tel: From Monday to Friday 9:00am 2:00pm Gran Tarajal C/Nicaragua s/n Tel: From Monday to Friday 8:00am 3:00pm Gran Tarajal. Avenue. Paco hierro Tel: From Monday to Friday. 9:00-3:00pm Saturday. 10:00am 1:00pm Morro Jable Avenue El Saladar. Shopping Centre Cosmo, Local 88 Tel: From Monday to Friday 8:00am 3:00pm Costa Calma Carretera general FV-2 Tel: From Monday to Friday 8:00am 3:00pm Betancuria The Square of the Church From Monday to Friday 10:00am 2:00pm Tourist Board Calle Almirante Lallermand Puerto del Rosario tfno: [email protected]