Informação: Consolidation of tourism sector awarded priority status for 2014, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stressed today in Horta that the Government of the Azores intends to "consolidate" the promotion of tourism in the main tourism markets in 2014. "Consolidating the promotion of tourism in the United States with the clear goal of increasing tourism flows is one of main purposes, following the efforts we have been undertaking, particularly with the ... Mais >>

Informação: Vítor Fraga says "sport will always be an ally of tourism"
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated that sport "will always be an ally of tourism, not only in its promotion, but also in the in increase of tourism flows." The government official stressed that the Government believes that sport can provide a "valuable help" in overcoming some weaknesses in this sector, such as the issue of seasonality. "The promotion of sports events in the... Mais >>

Informação: Emigrants are "true ambassadors of the Azores Destination," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said in Ponta Delgada that there is "no one better" than emigrants to be the "true ambassadors" of the Azores Destination. Speaking on Monday night at the dinner of the 18th International Tourism Meeting, an initiative organised by the "O Emigrante/Mundo Português" newspaper, Vítor Fraga alluded to Azorean emigrants, as well as to all th... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores celebrates World Tourism Day on all islands
The Government of the Azores celebrates tomorrow the World Tourism Day, which will be held under the theme "Tourism & Water: Protecting Our Common Future".To mark this date, the Government will organise several activities addressed at tourists on all islands. Under this initiative, local products will be offered to guests staying at tourist accommodation units across the archipelago. Additional... Mais >>

Informação: Vítor Fraga to address Public Service Obligations at audience with Minister of Economy
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport will be received in audience by the Minister of Economy of the Portuguese Government, next Wednesday, September 25. During a interview on RTP-Açores "Atlântida" programme, Vítor Fraga revealed that "after several requests for an audience with the Minister of Economy, we were finally informed that we will be received in audience by th... Mais >>

Informação: Vítor Fraga announces extension of "Açores em Família" Campaign
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today that the Government of the Azores has decided to extend the "Açores em Família" (Azores in Family) campaign, an initiative targeted at the regional and national markets, to the winter period, particularly during Christmas, Carnival and Easter seasons. Speaking at the presentation of the results of the "Açores em Fam&... Mais >>

Informação: Azores represented at Conference on Sustainable Tourism in Islands
The Regional Director for Tourism participates in this week's Conference on Sustainable Development of Tourism in the Islands, an initiative promoted by the World Tourism Organisation that will take place on the island of Reunion. The conference, which begins Wednesday, September 11, will address a series of relevant issues for Small Island Developing States - SIDS, such as competitiveness and pr... Mais >>

Informação: Application period for "Myosotis Azores" award open
Tourist accommodations wishing to have their good environmental practices recognised may apply, starting on September 6 to October 19, to the "Green Accommodations - Myosotis Azores" award, an initiative promoted in partnership between the Regional Secretariats for Natural Resources and for Tourism and Transport. Eligible applicants for this award are the following: hotel establishments, tourist... Mais >>

Informação: Azores for the first time at the meeting of European Geoparks Network
The Azores Geopark attended, for the first time, the Meeting of the Coordinating Committee of the European Geoparks Network (REG). The event was held on Tuesday at the Cilento and Vallo di Diano Geopark in Ascea, Italy. One should recall the Azores Geopark joined the European Geoparks Network by unanimous decision of the Coordination Committee of the European Geoparks Network, taken at the UNESC... Mais >>

Informação: Events such as SATA Airlines Azores Pro "project the Azores abroad," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said today at the start of SATA Airlines Azores Pro that the Azorean Government has "invested and encouraged the organisation of this type of events" as it considers that they have the potential of promoting our tourism destination abroad. "The Government of the Azores has invested and encouraged the organisation of these events over the years beca... Mais >>