Informação: President of the Government highlighted use of public incentives for the reconversion of vineyards
The President of the Government highlighted the use of available public incentives for the reconversion and restructuring of vineyards as part of the strategy that is being developed for the revitalisation of this sector in the Region. "We are aware of the path we still have to follow, but we are encouraged by the journey we have already made and the results achieved so far," Vasco Cordeiro stres... Mais >>

Informação: Complementarity between islands should guide the development of the Tourism sector, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Madalena that the Azores are clearly a nature destination, stressing that the development of the sector and its external projection should be based on "the perspective of a nature destination and the complementarity between all islands." Speaking to reporters Saturday after attending a panel on tourism on the island of Pico under the firs... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Centre for Handicrafts promotes Azorean Confectionery Market on the island of Terceira
The Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA), a body under the administration of the Vice-Presidency of the Government, promotes, for the first time, the Azorean Confectionery Market. The initiative, titled "Sweet Days," will take place from October 16 to 18 at the Terceira Youth and Art Academy in Praia da Vitória. In addition to the promotion and sales of Azorean confectionery products, th... Mais >>

Informação: "Trail Run" promotes image of the Azores as nature destination
The Regional Director for Tourism highlighted in Ponta Delgada, the importance of events like "Trail Run" for the promotion of the Azores, emphasising their potential in the dissemination of the Region's landscapes as competition scenarios and, simultaneously, as a place of leisure. Speaking at the presentation of the "Epic Trail Run Azores - ETRA," João Bettencourt stressed that this event ... Mais >>

Informação: Environmental quality distinguishes competitiveness of the Azores destination, says Regional Director for Tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism stated in Praia da Vitória that the Government of the Azores has been working to reconcile the growth of the tourism sector with social and environmental responsibility, regarding environmental quality an asset in terms of competitiveness. João Bettencourt spoke at the Forum on Biodiversity and Nautical Tourism, stressing that tourism is the activity wi... Mais >>

Informação: Operation between the Netherlands and Pico is "another step" towards the consolidation of tourism in the Azores, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Ponta Delgada that the TUI operation between Amsterdam and the island of Pico is "another step" towards the consolidation of the Azores destination. Speaking at the presentation of the TUI Netherlands Programming for 2016, Vítor Fraga considered that this operation is "another step towards the consolidation and development of the tou... Mais >>

Informação: Azores host five cycling races in 2016, announces Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced in Ponta Delgada that the Azores will host five cycling events in 2016, which make up the Cyclin'Azores Programme. Speaking at the presentation of the Azores MTB Marathon 2015, which takes place this weekend, Vítor Fraga noted that "cycling is a growing activity, as recognised by the very World Tourism Organisation; hence it is neces... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Week at Time Out Lisbon Market
The Vice-Presidency of the Government, through the Society for the Business Development of the Azores (SDEA), promotes the Azores Week in the newly renovated "Mercado da Ribeira," now known as Time Out Market Lisbon. Between October 5 and 11, Azorean certified products will be on displayed in a market dedicated to the food sector. The sales of these products showcase the best that is produced in ... Mais >>

Informação: Underwater Archaeological Park of Slavonia created on Flores
The Government of the Azores has created the Underwater Archaeological Park of Slavonia on the coast of Lajedo, municipality of Lajes das Flores; the legal document was published today in the Official Gazette. Approved in July during the statutory visit to the island of Flores, the Government's decision aims, among other aspects, to protect, preserve and disseminate the archaeological heritage, ... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores marks World Tourism Day with several initiatives
The Government of the Azores, in partnership with the Institute of Tourism Planning and Development (IPDT) and the World Tourism Organization (WTO) will promote an international photography competition to mark the World Tourism Day, which is celebrated Sunday. The first phase of this contest will take place between September 27 and October 7, during which applicants may submit their proposals in ... Mais >>