Information: Regional Government allocates charging stations for electric vehicles to eight tourist establishments The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism announced today that charging stations for electric vehicles have been allocated to eight tourist establishments as part of the Campaign for the Promotion of Energy Efficiency in the Azores - Tourist Resorts.
Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA, Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico, Hotel do Canal, Hotel Marina Atlântico, NEAT Hotel Aven... more >>
Information: Regional Secretary for Tourism opens tourism project that differentiates accommodation offer on São Jorge Island The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism pointed out today that the "Cabanas da Viscondessa" tourist resort presents a concept “fully aligned” with the sustainable positioning of the Azores destination.
Marta Guerreiro spoke at the opening of this tourism project located in the municipality of Velas, São Jorge Island, in an “quite appealing” area in ... more >>
Information: Regional Government signs partnership with Asas de São Miguel Club for improvement of the Azores destination The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today that the Regional Government, as part of the structuring of the tourism sector, is implementing a pioneering project that aims to install, in a first phase, 17 panels containing information on paragliding take-off and landing points on the island of São Miguel in the 11 existing flight locations.
Marta Guerreiro spoke i... more >>
Information: Regional Government already awarded more than 1,000 "Clean & Safe Azores" seals The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today that the Regional Government has already awarded more than 1,000 "Clean & Safe Azores" seals on all the islands of the archipelago.
"We were distinguished by European Best Destinations as one of the safest destinations in 2020," Marta Guerreiro said, adding that "the entities joining this initiative have been preponderant in... more >>
Information: Regional Government invests in improvement of environmental quality of Furnas Lake The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stressed the investment of the Regional Government in the improvement of the environmental quality of Furnas Lake, S. Miguel Island, noting the importance of the reforestation project covering an area over 61 hectares, where more than 250 thousand endemic and native species were planted.
Marta Guerreiro accompanied today the visit of the... more >>
Information: Regional Government invests more than 200 thousand euros in expansion of Faial Botanical Garden's plant nurseries The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today that works are under way to expand the plant nurseries of Faial Botanical Garden, an overall investment of more than 200 thousand Euros that will double the installed capacity for "ex situ" propagation of Azorean endemic flora species.
This is a project co-funded under LIFE VIDALIA, a project coordinated by the Regional Dire... more >>
Information: “We must keep our eyes on the future,” says Marta Guerreiro The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism said that “more than just thinking about taking action in the present, we must keep our eyes on the future,” adopting a strategy focused on the promotion of the Azores destination with its main markets, so as to improve its positioning in this current context.
Marta Guerreiro spoke Monday in Ponta Delgada at the opening of th... more >>
Information: Regional Government's strategy intends to increase renewable energy production up to 60% by 2025 The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today that, with the completion of an “ambitious investment programme” and the implementation of battery systems by EDA - regional electricity company, it is estimated that the contribution of renewable energy production in the Azores for 2025 “could increase significantly, from the 37% to around 60%."
Regarding t... more >>
Information: Regional Government invests more than 2.5 million Euros in infrastructures for promotion of Terceira's environmental heritage The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism highlighted today the Regional Government's investment in infrastructures to promote the adequate management and better appreciation of Terceira's environmental heritage. In this regard, she highlighted the redevelopment of the hiking trails and viewpoints of Serra de Santa Bárbara Range as well as the construction of Algar do Carv... more >>
Information: Regional Government working with the Azores Tourism Association and national operators to provide tour packages that will increase tourism flows to the Region The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism said that “tourists are welcome to the Region.” In this regard, she stressed that it is important to ensure that anyone who chooses the Azores as a holiday destination “will have the total comfort of those who are, effectively, safe,” enjoying “everything we have to offer,” be it “our fantastic nat... more >>
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