Information: European Artistic Roller Skating Championship is "excellent opportunity" to promote the Azores, says Regional Director for Tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism stated that the organisation of the European Artistic Roller Skating Championship on São Miguel is "another excellent opportunity to promote the projection of the Azores." It allows us to share the best that the archipelago has to offer "in a natural way," namely "a unique nature, deep-rooted traditions and a very special hospitality." "This is how the Gover... more >>

Information: Horta Nautical Club is "active asset" in promotion of Nautical Tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism highlighted the performance of Horta Nautical Club as an "active asset" in the promotion of tourism in the Azores, through the organisation of various nautical events. In this regard, he mentioned several sailing regattas calling into Horta Port, the annual organisation of the Nautical Festival - main event of the Sea Week - the participation in fairs to promote t... more >>

Information: Azores Trail Run is "important event for dynamics of local economy," says Regional Director for Tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism stated in Horta that the fifth edition of Azores Trail Run is an event of great importance for the local economy, in addition to being "a classic of regional sporting events." Filipe Macedo spoke at the presentation of Azores Trail Run, an event involving hundreds of participants from 30 countries that runs on the islands of Pico and Faial on May 25 and 26. The ce... more >>

Information: Azores at the International Tourism Fair in Madrid
The Azores are present at the 38th FITUR - International Tourism Fair that takes place from Wednesday in Madrid, reinforcing the projection of the tourist destination in one of the main tourism markets in the Region. FITUR is the largest and most important tourism fair in Spain and one of the most important in Europe. It is directed to professionals and the public in general. At the Azores Destin... more >>

Information: Regional Government implements programme for monitoring and management of tourist destination reputation
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for Tourism, is promoting a programme for monitoring and management of tourist destination designated as "Azores - Who are the tourists and what do they say about us." Hence, all agents of the sector will be provided with information on the degree of satisfaction and the confirmation of the expectations ... more >>

Information: Azores Trail Run promotes tourism offer and enhances its visibility, says Regional Directorate for Tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism stated on Pico Island that the Azores Trail Run events are a "sports success," emphasising that they promote the "the regional tourism offer" and "enhances its international visibility." Filipe Macedo spoke at the presentation of the third edition of the Azores Triangle Adventure, highlighting the "very special" characteristics of this competition, which is carri... 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 series of initiatives on all the islands of the Azores as part of the celebrations of World Tourism Day. It will be celebrated today under the theme "sustainable tourism as a tool of development!" The Government will mark the date with several actions in order to provide tourists... more >>

Information: Azores are an example of sustained tourism growth, says Regional Director for Tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism stated on São Miguel that the Azores are "clearly" an example of a tourist destination where growth has been sustained, highlighting its development since 2014 through joint efforts between the Regional Government and private entities. Filipe Macedo spoke Friday in Porto Formoso during a debate on "Tourism and Sustainability" under the Azores Burning Summer.... more >>

Information: Azores to participate in 5th Macao International Tourism Expo
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for Tourism, participates in the 5th Macao International Tourism Expo - MITE, which runs on July 7 - 9. The holding of this seminar and the exchange of contacts is of particular importance due to the fact that the flight connections between the Chinese territory and Lisbon will be established soon. There... more >>

Information: "Azores Destination: who are the tourists and what they say about us" programme to reveal the profile of tourists visiting the Region
The Regional Directorate for Tourism, in partnership with GMT Hospitality and its partners, presented the programme designated as "Azores Destination: who are the tourists and what they say about us" at BTL- Lisbon Tourism Market. This is an innovative online tool intended to measure the reputation of the Region as a tourist destination. "This analysis tool allows the recovery and comparison of th... more >>