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Information: Regional Director for Tourism points out Columbus Trail Run as example of active nature tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism stressed the importance of initiatives such as "Columbus Trail Run," stressing that they confirm the direction of the active nature tourism policy as defined by the Strategic Marketing Plan of Azores Tourism. It has been implemented by the Government the Azores and private sector agents as a tool that differentiates this destination. Filipe Macedo spoke on Santa M... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Tourism highlights importance of training in the sector
The Regional Director for Tourism stated in Horta that initiatives such as the workshop entitled "How to better manage the price of my hotel: the importance of variables in determining the sale price" provide a significant contribution to the sustainable development of tourism in the Azores. The intervention should be focused on strengthening commercial and management skills of agents in the secto... more >>

Information: 2nd Columbus Trail to take place Saturday on Santa Maria, with more than 140 athletes from 10 countries
The island of Santa Maria hosts the second edition of Columbus Trail next Saturday, February 25. This trail run event is organised with the approval of Azores Train Run and Azores - Certified by Nature, involving the participation of more than 140 athletes from 10 countries. It evokes the presence of Christopher Columbus on the island. Organised by the Azores Trail Run in partnership with the Regi... more >>

Information: First trail with specific signs for the practice of trail running to open on Faial
The Regional Directorate for Tourism, through the Azores Trail Run project, opens the Monte da Guia trail on Faial Island next Thursday, February 2, at 6 PM. It is the first existing trail in the Azores equipped with specific signs for the practice of trail running. Developed in partnership with the Ilha Azul Athletics Independent Club and with Faial Natural Park, the initiative includes a session... more >>

Information: Azores work together with Canaries, Cape Verde and Madeira in the promotion of tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism revealed Thursday that the working group is being prepared for the promotion of tourism activities focused on cruises together with the entities responsible for the area of tourism in the Canaries, Cape Verde and Madeira. Filipe Macedo spoke in the context of the 37th FITUR - International Tourism Fair taking place in Madrid. "The goal is to promote joint work re... more >>

Information: Regional pedestrian trails are sought after by more than 60 percent of visitors
The network of pedestrian trails of the Azores, being one of the most sought-after products in nature tourism, was reinforced today with the opening of "Entre Montes" (Between Hills) trail, located in Faial Natural Park. "According to one study, about 60 to 70 percent of visitors seek our pedestrian trails," said the Regional Director for Tourism. João Bettencourt stressed that the Region cu... more >>

Information: "Trail Run" promotes image of the Azores as nature destination
The Regional Director for Tourism highlighted in Ponta Delgada, the importance of events like "Trail Run" for the promotion of the Azores, emphasising their potential in the dissemination of the Region's landscapes as competition scenarios and, simultaneously, as a place of leisure. Speaking at the presentation of the "Epic Trail Run Azores - ETRA," João Bettencourt stressed that this event ... more >>

Information: Environmental quality distinguishes competitiveness of the Azores destination, says Regional Director for Tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism stated in Praia da Vitória that the Government of the Azores has been working to reconcile the growth of the tourism sector with social and environmental responsibility, regarding environmental quality an asset in terms of competitiveness. João Bettencourt spoke at the Forum on Biodiversity and Nautical Tourism, stressing that tourism is the activity wi... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores marks World Tourism Day with several initiatives
The Government of the Azores, in partnership with the Institute of Tourism Planning and Development (IPDT) and the World Tourism Organization (WTO) will promote an international photography competition to mark the World Tourism Day, which is celebrated Sunday. The first phase of this contest will take place between September 27 and October 7, during which applicants may submit their proposals in ... more >>

Information: 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... more >>

 
     
 
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