Informação: Vasco Cordeiro defends importance of joint efforts to ensure sustainable growth of the tourism sector
The President of the Government stated in Ribeira Grande, the importance of joint efforts between private and public entities to ensure the sustainable growth of the tourism sector in the Azores, restating the Government's commitment to create conditions for the accomplishment of this goal. Vasco Cordeiro stressed that the set of economic indicators that was recently released, which point out to ... Mais >>

Informação: Anabela Isidoro reveals that nearly half of the companies that joined the "Priolo Brand" belong to the sector of accommodation
The Regional Director for Forest Resources revealed that another seven companies submitted their application in the last phase of the application period to "Priolo Brand," thus raising the number of companies within this network to 40. Currently, 50% of these companies belong to the sector of accommodation. Anabela Isidoro spoke on the sidelines of the annual forum of the European Charter for Su... Mais >>

Informação: Azores host spring plenary meeting 2015 of the Assembly of European Regions
The Spring Plenary Meeting 2015 - Youth Regional Network (YRN) of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) will be held in Ponta Delgada at the University of the Azores from May 21 to 24. The meeting follows the invitation made by the Regional Government, through the Regional Directorate for Youth to YRN. It will bring together nearly sixty participants, aged between 15 and 30, from 25 European c... Mais >>

Informação: Presence of the Azores in digital media is critical for companies in the tourism sector, warns Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport warned that companies operating in the tourism sector need to be present in digital media, namely in the Internet and social networks, so that they can make themselves known. Speaking on the sidelines of the seminar "Tourism and the New Air Transport Model," held in Vila do Porto, Vítor Fraga stressed that this presence that all "those who a... Mais >>

Informação: Security is an asset to the image of the Azores Destination, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Transport stated in Ribeira Grande that the sense of security felt in the Azores is an attractive factor for tourists who choose to visit the Region. Vítor Fraga spoke on behalf of the President of the Government at the ceremony celebrating the 16th anniversary of the Azores Regional Command of the Public Security Police (PSP). The government offici... Mais >>

Informação: João Bettencourt highlights importance of education in the future of tourism in the Azores
The Regional Director for Tourism, João Bettencourt, stressed today the importance of enhancing human resources in the tourism sector, considering them essential for the competitiveness of the Azores Destination. João Bettencourt spoke at the opening of the forum "Perspective of Tourism on Faial," stressing the importance of this debate for everyone involved in this industry," given th... Mais >>

Informação: Vítor Fraga highlights impact of SATA Rallye Azores on regional economy
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport highlighted the major economic impact of last year's edition of SATA Rallye Azores, noting that it brought a return over 13 million Euros, directly and indirectly, through the wide media coverage of the event. "The return of SATA Rallye Azores, if there was any doubt, was clearly demonstrated today. Taking into account the figures released, the ec... Mais >>

Informação: Holy Christ of Miracles Festivities are one the main tourist attraction of the Azores, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stressed in Ponta Delgada the relevance of the Holy Christ of Miracles Festivities for the Azores, not only for their religious importance but also for their impact on the local economy. Speaking to journalists at the end of an audience with the Chairman of the Holy Christ of Miracles Brotherhood, Vítor Fraga mentioned that these festivities ... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores launches interventions amounting to 8.3 million Euros on Santa Maria by the end of the year
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today that the Government of the Azores will launch, by the end of the year, procedures for public works that will be carried out on the island of Santa Maria, representing a total investment of 8.3 million Euros. Vítor Fraga spoke on the sidelines of the presentation of the project for an intervention in the Regional Road Network o... Mais >>

Informação: Santa Maria hosts "Trail Run" competition in 2016
The island of Santa Maria will host a "Trail Run" competition in February 2016, announced the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport during the opening of the Grand Route of Santa Maria, which will become the established route of this event. "In his logbook, Christopher Columbus registered that his passage by Santa Maria took place between February 18 and 28, 1493. Hence, we associate our ... Mais >>