Information: Religious tourism promoted under Azores tourism
The signing of a financial support protocol between the Government of the Azores and the Holy Christ of Miracles Brotherhood “should not be regarded as a mere allocation of benefits, but also as a support to the meritorious work developed by this institution, which also converges to the Region’s goals for the tourism sector,” defended the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Pon... more >>

Information: Ponta Delgada Port will welcome 10 thousand visitors on one day
The Ponta Delgada Port is expecting three cruise ports of call on May 14, which corresponds to about 10 thousand tourists on board and for that purpose; a special tourist animation programme is being prepared to welcome these visitors. By initiative of the Regional Secretariat for the Economy, through the São Miguel Tourism Delegation, the first meeting to coordinate the tourist animation a... more >>

Information: Government’s support mechanisms are essential for job creation
The Government of the Azores “carefully monitors to the path followed by regional companies, being aware that only the work done by everyone, from shareholders to managers and workers, will overcome the challenges we face at present moment,” defended the Regional Secretary of Economy in Ponta Delgada on Thursday. Vasco Cordeiro spoke, on behalf of the President of the Government, at ... more >>

Information: Government moves ahead with reforms on industry licensing
The Government of the Azores is preparing a series of amendments to the framework of industrial activity in the Region with the purpose of simplifying the licensing mechanisms to speed up the analysis of processes, announced the Regional Secretary for the Economy on Friday. Vasco Cordeiro spoke at the opening session of the conference “Innovation and Competitive Entrepreneurship,” wh... more >>