Informação: Azores to participate in 5th Macao International Tourism Expo
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for Tourism, participates in the 5th Macao International Tourism Expo - MITE, which runs on July 7 - 9. The holding of this seminar and the exchange of contacts is of particular importance due to the fact that the flight connections between the Chinese territory and Lisbon will be established soon. There... Mais >>

Informação: Tourism development must also guarantee social sustainability, defends Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government defended the "absolute necessity" of the tourism development process to take into account not only its economic and environmental sustainability, but also social sustainability in terms of employment and wages. "In this process of tourism development, I stress the absolute necessity of having this triple idea of sustainability," said Vasco Cordeiro, who spoke Friday... Mais >>

Informação: Marta Guerreiro highlights supply of 20 beds for Rural Tourism in Lagoa
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today in Lagoa that the supply of another 20 beds for Rural Tourism on the island of São Miguel and, consequently in the Azores "represents a product that fits perfectly into the strategy for this sector in the Region." Marta Guerreiro spoke at the opening ceremony of White – Exclusive Suites & Villas, an event presided o... Mais >>

Informação: Fishing Tourism values fishing profession, says Regional Director for Fisheries
The Regional Director for Fisheries stressed in Ribeira Grande "the importance of disseminating the positive things that fishing can offer," adding that "fishing communities, with their landscape and cultural heritage, are by themselves a product of fishing that can generate additional income for professional fishing." Speaking at Porto Formoso fishing port at the arrival of a Fishing Tourism tour... Mais >>

Informação: Bathing areas in the Azores are tourism product due to the diversity they represent, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated on Graciosa that bathing areas in the Azores are a tourism product of great relevance for its diversity, representing a space of active enjoyment. "It is a fact that the Azores are a privileged place for the practice of coastal tourism due to the variety areas, which include natural pools, beaches and bays that are a gateway to th... Mais >>

Informação: Marta Guerreiro says Rural Tourism must be investment in differentiating the Region's tourism offer
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today that rural tourism promotes a more diversified offer, with a daily accommodation capacity of 1,229 beds corresponding to 621 rooms and 172 units. Marta Guerreiro spoke in Santa Cruz da Graciosa at the delivery of the "Miosótis" award to the Rural Tourism project "Mó da Praia." "For the growth of the sector as a whole... Mais >>

Informação: "We must do more than talking about sustainable tourism, we must take action together," says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism said it is not enough to talk about sustainable tourism, calling for practices and actions through a concerted path among all players in the sector for the responsible development in the Azores. "Talking about growth requires that we take into account all aspects that allow the sustainability of the Azores as a unique and a strategic place... Mais >>

Informação: Programmes of "Azores World Brand" series to be aired in the United States of America
The programmes of the "Azores World Brand" series, an initiative of the Vice-Presidency of the Government to promote and increase the projection of regional products certified with this seal of origin, will be aired this month in the USA on the Portuguese Chanel. This channel, which has existed for 40 years, is the only one that broadcasts directly from the United States of America and exclusively... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila reveals submission of 576 private investment projects, amounting to 233 million Euros
The Vice-President of the Government stated in Ponta Delgada that the project for the construction of a new five-star hotel in the city of Ribeira Grande reflects the "significant" increase registered in private investment in the Azores. "I can say that, so far, a total of 576 applications have already been submitted to the new incentive system, Competir +, representing an investment of around 233... Mais >>

Informação: Marta Guerreiro highlights importance of Azores Trail Run to promote the Region as active nature tourist destination
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism highlighted today the importance of the Azores Trail Run in Horta for the assertion of the archipelago as an active nature tourist destination, being in line with sector's strategy in the Region. "This type of initiatives allows us to increase the visibility of our destination with a strong focus on nature, as a differentiating element in ... Mais >>