Information: Religious tourism promoted under Azores tourism
The signing of a financial support protocol between the Government of the Azores and the Holy Christ of Miracles Brotherhood “should not be regarded as a mere allocation of benefits, but also as a support to the meritorious work developed by this institution, which also converges to the Region’s goals for the tourism sector,” defended the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Pon... more >>

Information: Ponta Delgada Port will welcome 10 thousand visitors on one day
The Ponta Delgada Port is expecting three cruise ports of call on May 14, which corresponds to about 10 thousand tourists on board and for that purpose; a special tourist animation programme is being prepared to welcome these visitors. By initiative of the Regional Secretariat for the Economy, through the São Miguel Tourism Delegation, the first meeting to coordinate the tourist animation a... more >>

Information: Government’s support mechanisms are essential for job creation
The Government of the Azores “carefully monitors to the path followed by regional companies, being aware that only the work done by everyone, from shareholders to managers and workers, will overcome the challenges we face at present moment,” defended the Regional Secretary of Economy in Ponta Delgada on Thursday. Vasco Cordeiro spoke, on behalf of the President of the Government, at ... more >>

Information: Government moves ahead with reforms on industry licensing
The Government of the Azores is preparing a series of amendments to the framework of industrial activity in the Region with the purpose of simplifying the licensing mechanisms to speed up the analysis of processes, announced the Regional Secretary for the Economy on Friday. Vasco Cordeiro spoke at the opening session of the conference “Innovation and Competitive Entrepreneurship,” wh... more >>

Information: Safe manning certificate for recreational vessels with new models
Safe manning certificates for recreational vessels, as well as for auxiliary vessels engaged in maritime tourism activities, will have new models in the Azores. The decision is part of an Ordinance issued by the Regional Secretary for the Economy, published in the Official Journal on Monday, and it is justified by the need to adapt those models “to the specificities of the Region and to mar... more >>

Information: Azores determined to increase international reputation as tourist destination
The Azores are undertaking efforts to become “a reference destination in the nature-based activities,” being “determined to increase their reputation among various markets,” stated the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Berlin on Wednesday. Vasco Cordeiro, who attended the opening of the International Tourism Fair – ITB Berlin, reminded that “the Azores hav... more >>

Information: Tourist guides are fundamental for the development of Tourism
Tourist guides are fundamental for the development of tourism in the Azores, stated the Regional Secretary for the Economy, Vasco Cordeiro, in Ponta Delgada on Monday. The Secretary spoke, on behalf of the President of the Government, during the ceremony to celebrate the World Tourist Guide Day, which was organised by the Azores Guide Association, and considered that “the acknowledgement o... more >>

Information: Revision of SIDER supports export capacity of regional companies
The revision of the Incentive Scheme for the Regional Development of the Azores (SIDER) will correspond to "the enhancement of the export capacity of regional companies,” said the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Angra do Heroísmo on Thursday. Vasco Cordeiro spoke at the end of a meeting with the Angra do Heroísmo Chamber of Commerce intended to make a formal presentation of... more >>

Information: Enhancing competitiveness of companies and job creation are the goals of the revision of SIDER
Reinforcing the competitiveness of regional companies and enhancing their capacity to generate employment are the main goals of the revision of the Incentive Scheme for the Regional Development of the Azores (SIDER) which the Regional Secretary for the Economy, Vasco Cordeiro, formally introduced on Wednesday at the beginning of a round of meetings with the chambers of commerce and industry, and o... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro meets businesspeople operating at “Portas do Mar”
Presenting some of the initiative planned for this year and analysing the activities developed last year was the goal of a meeting between the Regional Secretary for the Economy, Vasco Cordeiro, and the “Portas do Mar” Businesspeople Association. According to Vasco Cordeiro, the meeting allowed to “realise that the ‘Portas do Mar’ have become an essential infrastr... more >>