Information: Regional Secretary for the Economy is guest of honour of the Holy Spirit Festivities in New England
Following the invitation made by the Organising Commission, the Regional Secretary for the Economy will participate as guest of honour in the Holy Spirit Festivities in New England to take place next weekend in the city of Fall River, USA.Vasco Cordeiro considers that these “are celebrations that are based on the hallmarks of religion and tradition of Azorean emigrants, but who have not forg... more >>

Information: Government supports Azorean artisans
Following an order issued by the Regional Secretary for the Economy, Vasco Cordeiro, the Regional Government of the Azores has awarded, under the incentive scheme for the development of handicrafts, a subsidy to one hundred artisans from the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Pico, Faial, São Jorge and Graciosa to support the organisation of training projects and the participation in speci... more >>

Information: Government and hoteliers in joint action to promote the Azores destination during low season
The Government of the Azores confirmed its “full availability” to support a project developed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Azores regarding the organisation of a campaign addressed at the national market that aims to subsidise the airfares of the tourists that stay in the Azores for over five nights during low season. The project was presented on Friday morning to th... more >>

Information: Challenges for Tourism in the Azores require permanent work
Tourism in the Azores continues to require “hard work, commitment and dedication” as “its success is not only achieved with the launch of a website or of a promotional campaign, but also with continuous work,” alerted the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Ponta Delgada on Thursday. The Government official spoke during the public presentation of the new website of Tour... more >>

Information: Prominence is fundamental for tourism in the Azores
The support of the Government of the Azores to the organisation of the “Azores Islands Pro” competition in the archipelago is integrated in a set of initiatives intended to promote the Region as tourist destination, thus enhancing their promotion abroad, considered the Regional Secretary for the Economy on Monday. Vasco Cordeiro spoke during the presentation of one of the stages of the... more >>