Information: Atlantis Cup - Autonomy Regatta "a true tribute to the sea" with international projection, says Regional Director for Tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism stressed the importance of the Atlantis Cup - Autonomy Regatta. She considered it “a true tribute to the sea” with international projection, which contributes "to the promotion of the Azores as a nautical destination." “This regatta is the largest sailing event held in our Region and also one of the most important moments of socialisation among s... more >>

Information: Walk&Talk is "major cultural event from the Azores to the world," says Regional Director for Tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism pointed out in Ponta Delgada that the Walk & Talk arts festival is "a major cultural event from the Azores to the world," stressing that " it has been growing in size and worldwide projection in little more than nine years." Marlene Damião spoke Tuesday at the festival's presentation, stressing that "the projection achieved by the Azores destination abroad is... more >>

Information: Wine Summit 2019 Annual Conference closes with visit to Pico
The Regional Government, through the Regional Directorates for Tourism and Agriculture, supports the visit to Pico Island on June 29 under the Wine Summit 2019 Annual Conference, an event to be attended by participants from Europe, USA and Canada. The purpose of this visit is to make the most influential national and international participants in this area better acquainted with landscape and the ... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Tourism says we are all responsible for preservation of Nature as the most important asset of the sector
The Regional Director for Tourism stated that the Azores are "renowned for their rich biodiversity," which makes the archipelago a "unique and valuable nature tourism destination." This awareness increases the level of responsibility of all, whether they be tour agents, researchers, residents or tourists, in actions "towards nature preservation, which are crucial for all." Cíntia Martins spok... more >>

Information: Azores Columbus Trail Run is excellent example of promoting the Azores
The Regional Director for Tourism stated in Vila do Porto that the Regional Government will continue "to invest in nature events as a way of mitigating seasonality and promoting the archipelago as a nature destination based on experiences." Cíntia Martins spoke Saturday at the delivery of the Azores Columbus Trail Run awards. On the occasion, she stated that this sporting event offers partici... more >>

Information: Investor's Guide to Sustainable Tourism is tool of "special importance" for tourism growth in the Azores, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Tourism stated in Ponta Delgada that the Investor's Guide to Sustainable Tourism is a tool of "special importance" for the Azores tourism strategy, which has consolidated its "increasingly structuring" growth in the regional economy. Cíntia Martins spoke at the presentation of the book, noting that this is "a working and consultation tool intended to support potenti... more >>

Information: Azores are "destination of choice for sea lovers," says Regional Director for Tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism stated in Horta that the Azores have become a "destination of choice" for those who love the sea and activities related to the sea, such as whale watching, diving, sailing and wave sports. Cíntia Martins spoke at the opening session of Ecotur 2018 Conference, emphasising that these products "have contributed to international distinctions, such as the Quality ... more >>

Information: International sports events promote the Azores as active and adventure destination, says Regional Director for Tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism stressed the importance of holding international sports events in the Azores as they promote the archipelago as an active and adventure destination, pointing out the example of the Azores Windsurf Open Foil Challenge that was held on Terceira. Cíntia Martins noted that this event was an opportunity to effectively promote what the Azores have to offer, "not o... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores marks World Tourism Day
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for Tourism, promotes a set of initiatives on all islands in the context of the celebrations of the World Tourism Day next Thursday. Through the network of tourist information offices, the Government promotes several actions to provide tourists with a better knowledge on the Azorean reality and the spec... more >>

Information: Azores Triathlon distinguishes the best of active nature tourism in the Azores, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Tourism pointed out in Praia da Vitória the importance of the 2nd Azores Triathlon by conciliating three sports that are in line with the concept of an active nature tourist destination, through which the Azores have become internationally recognised. Filipe Macedo emphasised that this event, which brought together about 50 participants from 16 countries, demonstrat... more >>