Informação: Protocol with AHRESP enhances value of regional cuisine, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Lisbon that the signing of a protocol between the Regional Government and Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Similar Services of Portugal (AHRESP) creates the conditions that will make local cuisine and oenology as truly regional tourism products. Signed at the Azores stand at BTL-International Tourism Fair, the protocol is mainly inte... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro announces solution for Pipas Port that will contribute to the development of Angra do Heroísmo
The President of the Government announced that the Government has already decided on the solution for the redevelopment of Pipas Port. The investment will improve the conditions so that this infrastructure becomes a factor of development and progress for the city and municipality of Angra do Heroísmo. "From a political point of view, there is an understanding and consensus on what should be d... Mais >>

Informação: Vítor Fraga highlights importance disseminating the Azores Destination in tourism markets
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Lisbon the need to disseminate the Azores Destination in tourism markets to attract more tourists and ensure the sustainability of the tourism sector in the Region. Speaking to journalists in Lisbon at BTL - International Tourism Fair, Vítor Fraga said "the major investment in terms of promotion has to be made in tourism markets; ther... Mais >>

Informação: Azores guarantee Red Bull Cliff Diving 2018, announces Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed today that the Azores will continue to host a stage of the Red Bull Cliff Diving competition for two years, until 2018. Vítor Fraga spoke in Lisbon at BTL - International Tourism Fair, where he signed with Red Bull the protocol that ensures the organisation of this event in the Azores in 2017 and 2018. In his speech, Victor Fraga stres... Mais >>

Informação: Presence of the Azores at Lisbon Tourism Market highlights tourism experiences
The Azores will be featured once again at BTL - International Tourism Market, maintaining and strengthening their investment in tourism experiences. The event will take place in Lisbon from March 2 to 6. The Region will be highlighted at Pavilion 1 of the Lisbon International Fair (FIL) with a stand that was specifically built for this purpose and has been used since 2014; its construction featur... Mais >>

Informação: New accessibility model defended by Azorean Government "benefited all islands," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Vila do Porto that the new accessibility mode, in force since March 29, 2015, "benefited all islands" of the archipelago. Vítor Fraga spoke at the delivery ceremony of "Columbus Trail Run" awards. According to him, the island of Santa Maria recorded last year "an increase of 58.4% in the number of disembarking passengers from territor... Mais >>

Informação: 2015 was the best year ever in cruise tourism in the Azores, reveals Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed in Ponta Delgada that cruise tourism in the Azores had its best year ever in 2015, registering more than 140 thousand passengers in 138 ports of call, representing a financial impact over 4.2 million Euros. Speaking at the presentation of the Cruise Season 2015/2016, Vítor Fraga stressed that the Azores had in 2015 "the best year ever ... Mais >>

Informação: Azores are vibrant region in activities related to blue economy says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology pointed out that the main strategic focus of the Regional Government on maritime policy "is based on three components," namely "the knowledge based on scientific research, the conservation of maritime resources and the sustainable exploration of these resources." Speaking at the presentation of "LEME - PwC Barometer of Maritime Economy (LE... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Airlines emerges from the need to "be closer" with "high quality" service, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in New Bedford, USA, that the Azores Airlines is not born of "the desire to have new planes or a new image, but to provide a response to the need of being closer, based on a high quality service." Speaking Thursday at the presentation ceremony of the new image of Azores Airlines, Vítor Fraga stressed the need to "continue to be creative... Mais >>

Informação: Best year ever in Azores tourism is "the result of joint work between public and private entities," says Vítor Fraga
According to the data released today the Regional Statistics Service, 2015 was the best year ever for Azores tourism. In this regard, the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport considered that they reflect the joint work developed by public and private entities. "Being the best year ever in several indicators of the sector, the year 2015 clearly reflects the work that has been developed, eit... Mais >>