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Preparing for the “Fascination of Plants Day”

it — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:11:59 +0000

The first international “Fascination of Plants Day” will be held on May 18th (*). In the hotel Tigaiga we are preparing for the occasion and today we planted a “Eugenia unifoliolate” tree and a “Trachycarpus fortunei” palm to increase the number of plant species in our gardens. This action was sponsored by Mrs. Sander, regular customers of the hotel since 1985.

(*) The ”Fascination of Plants Day” is launched under the umbrella of the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO). The goal of this activity is to get as many people as possible around the world fascinated by plants and enthused about the importance of plant science (www.plantday12.eu)

Our gardener – Cristobal – retires

it — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:14:11 +0000

The oldest member of the Tigaiga staff, Cristobal says goodbye after 44 years of professional life along with three generations of the Talg family.However, before he left, he told us a secret: Now retired Cristobal will compensate his care for our 8,000 m2 of subtropical gardens with his dedication to his small bonsai.

Ceremony for loyal guests

it — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:16:51 +0000

The Tourist and Iniciatives Centre of Puerto de la Cruz and the Tigaiga expressed our appreciation to guests who spent their holidays here year after year: Sres. Ehlers from Switzerland, Sres. Land and Sres. Fletcher from England for 15 years of loyalty and Sra. Langer from Berlin even 25 years!

Enrique Talg Wyss bust unveiled

it — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:55:34 +0000

Enrique Talg Wyss was a very important man for Tenerife in many areas; tourism, ecology and much more. In October 2006, he died suddenly while getting ready to go to the Tenerife Tourism Convention, leaving his three very capable children in charge of the Hotel Tigaiga, which he built many years ago and which still is considered one of the best hotels on the island.

On February 18 Tenerife paid tribute to him at a very heartfelt and emotional ceremony which took place at Parque La Sortija (Taoro), right in front of his hotel. Enrique Talg loved the Taoro Park and did not live to see it inaugurated after its facelift. Had he lived just a little longer he would have been so happy to see the stunning results.
Hundreds of people turned up to remember this great man who did so much for Tenerife and its tourism industry; including representatives of the Canary Government, Ricardo Melchior (Tenerife Cabildo President), dignitaries and religious leaders.
His son Enrique and his daughters Ursula and Irene were visibly moved by the wonderful things that were said about their father during the ceremony; Ricardo Melchior, who was a very close friend of Enrique Talg, spoke about how he would always bring things back for him from the countries and places he had visited, always trying to improve the island that he loved so much.
The Mayoress of Puerto de la Cruz, Dolores Padrón also paid tribute emphasising how important Enrique Talgs work had benefitted Puerto de la Cruz and tourism in Tenerife.
One of the most emotive moments of the ceremony was when Enrique Talg Jr. spoke, thanking the Cabildo of Tenerife, and especially Ricardo Melchior for the moving homage and for the bust which was sculpted by Canary artist Felipe Hodgson for future generations to see. He was so moved that it was quite hard for him to speak, but he valiantly carried on stating that he and his sisters would carry on the legacy their father left them, working daily wanting to witness this blessed islands progress.
Finally the bust was unveiled and tears flowed freely down many cheeks watching Enrique Talg Wyss children and grandchildren admire the sculpture.

by Anna Rodriguez, published in Tenerife News

Enrique Talg, Tenerife Tourism Award 2007

et — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 13:58:39 +0000

Tenerife News, Nov. 2007

The third Tourism Congress of Tenerife (2007) took place on September 29 at the Auditorium, discussing the key points of the changing face of tourism and how to face it.

The conference opened by presenting the “Tourism of Tenerife” prizes. One was given to Enrique Talg, who passed away a year ago, which was collected by his children, Ursula, Irene and Enrique, heirs to the prestigious Tigaiga Hotel in Puerto de la Cruz.