Information: Public call for tenders for general cargo transport between Flores and Corvo launched
The notice concerning the public call for tenders for the regular operation of general cargo transport services between Flores and Corvo was published today in the Official Gazette in accordance with the public service obligations published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The tender provides the operation of services for a three year period that may be extended for another year. T... more >>

Information: Joint work of all partners is essential to the tourism sector
The Government of the Azores has been "working with all partners in the tourism sector to tackle the effects of a sharp decline in the overnight stays registered in the national market," stated the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Ponta Delgada today. Luísa Schanderl spoke on behalf of the President of the Government at the launch of the book “O Aldeão - Biografia de Edmundo... more >>

Information: International environmental recognitions raise the Azores to prominence
The sustainability policies that guide the development of tourism in the Region have resulted in "various international environmental awards" that have contributed to "raise the Azores to prominence and strengthen their image" as a Nature Destination of excellence. The statement was made by the Regional Secretary for the Economy during the prize delivery ceremony of "Myosotis Azores- Green Accom... more >>

Information: Nautical clubs are essential for Azorean youngsters
Azorean nautical clubs "play an essential role for many youngsters across the archipelago, who are provided with the opportunity of involving in sports activities, thus promoting a useful occupation of their free time," stressed the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Lagoa this morning. Luísa Schanderl spoke at the ceremony to lay the first stone of the new headquarters of the local naut... more >>

Information: Access and exercise of economic activities with reduced administrative burden
The administrative burden for the access and exercise of economic activities in the Autonomous Region of the Azores is expected to reduce with the elimination of licences, permits, inspections and prior requirements that were necessary for certain activities. This measure follows the approval of a document establishing free access and exercise of economic activities in the archipelago that was a... more >>

Information: Flights from Spain to S. Miguel and Terceira double during the summer
The increase of flights to the Spanish market with destination to Ponta Delgada and Terceira, which represents more 10,000 overnight stays than initially expected; the promotion of the Azores destination in the Dutch and German markets; and the creation of new products for the national market, such as the creation of a package for families and the Azores card, are some the measures announced by... more >>

Information: Qualification is essential for Azores Tourism
Professional enhancement "is one of the key factors for increasing the qualification of the Tourism sector,” defended the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Ponta Delgada this morning. Luísa Schanderl spoke during the presentation of the 10 Fest Açores 2012, an event that will bring to Ponta Delgada several national and international food personalities by occasion of the 10th ... more >>

Information: Holy Christ of Miracles festivities bring added value to Azores destination
According to an order issued by the Regional Secretariat for the Economy, the Government of the Azores will allocate a financial support in the amount of twenty-eight thousand Euros to Holy Christ of Miracles Brotherhood for the organisation of the Holy Christ of Miracles celebrations in 2012. Luísa Schanderl recalled that "this support is fully justified by the Government's strategic inter... more >>

Information: Sea is essential for wealth and employment generation
The connection between the fisheries and tourism sectors "is becoming increasingly relevant for the contribution to the development of our Region," said the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Ponta Delgada on Monday morning. Luísa Schanderl spoke at the opening session of the seminar "The Improvement of Azores Fish," highlighting the strategy conducted by the Regional Government in the ... more >>

Information: Regional Secretary for the Economy meets with Flores business centre
The analysis of issues related to local companies was the main goal of two meetings held today between the Regional Secretary for the Economy, the board of Flores and Corvo business centre and the businesspeople from Flores tourism sector. During the meeting, Luísa Schanderl conveyed the Government's willingness to collaborate with businesspeople in order to search for the best solutions th... more >>