Informação: Marketing of tourism operation between Madrid and Terceira starts on October 2, reveals Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed in Angra do Heroísmo that the marketing of the tourism operation to be carried out by Portugal Tours, which will link Madrid to Terceira Island, starts on October 2. The first flight is scheduled for November 25. "It is a yearly operation, with 52 flight connections, which has the potential to generate 60 thousand overnight stays on ... Mais >>

Informação: Promotion of equality of opportunities in tourism has been a priority of the Azores Destination
The Regional Director for Tourism stated today that the growing projection of the Azores Destination allows the Region to position itself in attracting bigger and accessible tourism flows. In this context, public and private entities must continue the work developed over the last few years in this niche market. "Making destinations accessible for all is one today's major challenges faced by all t... Mais >>

Informação: Carlos Machado Museum celebrates European Heritage Days 2015 with Tea Heritage Itinerary
The Carlos Machado Museum will join Gorreana Tea Factory in the celebrations of European Heritage Days 2015 with activites to be held under the theme "Industrial and Technical Heritage." On Friday, September 25, it promotes the "Heritage Itinerary - from planting to the transformation of 'Camellia sinensis' leaves into Tea." The programme starts at 10:30 AM with the gathering of participants at G... Mais >>

Informação: Azores are one of the world's best places to practice Canyoning, says João Bettencourt
The Regional Director for Tourism stated today that the Azores "are definitely in the ranking of the best places in the world" to practice Canyoning. João Bettencourt stressed that this fact "is due, once again, to the success of partnerships between the public and private sectors. They have promoted the organisation of international meetings in the Azores, where can show to all participants... Mais >>

Informação: Architecture Itinerary disseminates the Azores through the best of contemporary architecture, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Ribeira Grande that the Architecture Itinerary of the Azores will contribute to the dissemination of the Region, through the Internet, as a tourist destination where contemporary architecture also plays an important role. Speaking Friday at the launch of the Architecture Itinerary site, Vítor Fraga pointed out that "it is clearly a t... Mais >>

Informação: Azores await response from the National Government to join the World Tourism Organisation
The Government of the Azores is still awaiting the response from the National Government regarding the request to join the World Tourism Organisation (OMT). The intention of the Azores was conveyed to the National Government, which is the entity responsible for the submission of the request for the Region's accession to this specialised UN organisation. As Portugal was elected executive member ... Mais >>

Informação: 15-million Euro investment in slaughterhouses and support to producers ensures quality of Azorean meat, says Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment stressed in Horta the high level of compliance of regional slaughterhouses with the quality standards for carcasses of slaughtered animals. The values of analyses are provided in a timely way to meat producers, Luís Neto Viveiros said, stressing that the PH values in the carcasses exceeded 6 and were residual. They do not jeopardise ... Mais >>

Informação: Tourism operation between USA and Terceira reaches markets Friday, reveals Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed in Angra do Heroísmo that the tourism operations to be conducted by IdeaStation, which will link the United States to the Third during the IATA winter, reaches markets Friday, September 18. The first flight connection is scheduled to start on December 7 and will continue until May 5. "There will be 22 flight connections that will bri... Mais >>

Informação: Vítor Fraga meets with representatives of IdeaStation
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport meets with the representatives of IdeaStation, the tour operator that will be responsible for the seasonal operation that will connect Terceira to the United States of America. The event will take place in Angra do Heroísmo next Tuesday, September 15. The meeting will address the details of this operation, which consists of 22 flights connect... Mais >>

Informação: Local tourist accommodations may apply for "Miosotis Azores" award
In order to promote the expansion of sustainable tourism, the Government of the Azores will promote the fifth edition of the "Miosotis Azores" award, which is open, for the first time, to local accommodation. The application period will run until October 19. The prizes and certificates awarded by "Miosotis Azores," which currently distinguishes 57 tourist accommodations in the archipelago, repre... Mais >>