Information: Regional Government already received more than 900 applications for "Clean & Safe Azores" seal
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for Tourism, has already received 939 requests for membership to the "Clean & Safe Azores" seal. In this context, she highlighted the joint work carried out by the Government and entrepreneurs in the sector towards the safe resumption of tourism activity, safeguarding public health, both for those who re... more >>

Information: Regional Government opens registrations for "Clean & Safe Azores" seal
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for Tourism, informs that registrations are open for the "Clean & Safe Azores" seal from today. Its awarding is based on the Handbook on COVID-19 Good Practices, made available by thematic modules, after incorporating the contributions from the various entities representing the sector. The preparation ... more >>

Information: Regional Government creates network of tourist accommodation units available to health and civil protection professionals
The Regional Government is creating a network of tourist accommodation units to support health and civil protection professionals wishing to live apart from their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Regional Directorate for Tourism has already registered about two dozen accommodation units that are available to provide their facilities, free of charge, to health and civil protection profe... more >>

Information: Walking Football Tournament - Azores 2020 is another event that generates tourism flows in the local economy, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Tourism pointed out that the 1st Walking Football Tournament - Azores 2020 is another event that generates tourism flows in the local economy, bringing to the Azores about one hundred people, including participants and accompanying persons. “Events like this one are important for Azorean tourism as, on the one hand, they promote exchanges generating flows that con... more >>

Information: Regional Director says talking about creative tourism is, above all, thinking about the future
The Regional Director for Tourism stressed that "talking about creative tourism is, above all, thinking about the future." In fact, it goes beyond the traditional and is inspired by "human and cultural capital" to create new tourism products that call for the involvement of tourists in local life in order to "attract new market niches and meet new trends in international demand." “Creative... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Tourism stresses importance of sporting events in boosting tourism flows
The Regional Director for Tourism stressed the importance of sporting events in boosting tourism flows throughout the year, highlighting the Azores Rally Championship and the Azores Rally Trophy. "Motor sports, in general, and rallies, in particular, are a driving force in our archipelago, generating a very interesting dynamics throughout the year. They contribute to boosting tourism flows that, a... more >>

Information: Regional Government intends to attract international students for tourism internships in the Azores
The Regional Director for Tourism highlighted in Split, Croatia, the ongoing work to attract international students for tourism internships in the Azores from April to September 2020. Marlene Damião spoke Thursday at the 32nd Annual Conference of AEHT - European Association of Hotel and Tourism Schools. On the occasion, she stated that a partnership is being formalised with this institution, ... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Tourism stresses importance of RIS3 with approval of 12 projects in the sector
The Regional Director for Tourism stressed the “importance” of the Azores Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3) in the tourism sector, noting that 12 projects were “approved” for an investment of more than 2.5 million Euros. Marlene Damião spoke Tuesday in Ponta Delgada at the workshop on "RIS3 Tourism - Research, Development and Innovation." On the occasion, she stated... more >>

Information: "Extreme West Atlantic Adventure" attracts very important tourism flows for the economy of Flores and Corvo, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Tourism stressed in Santa Cruz das Flores the importance of hosting the trail run event designated as "Extreme West Atlantic Adventure," considering that it attracts “very important tourism flows for the economy of Flores and Corvo islands." Marlene Damião spoke Sunday at the prize-delivery ceremony of the second edition of this competition, an event that gathe... more >>

Information: Marés Festival enhances São Miguel's tourist entertainment offer
The Regional Director for Tourism stressed that the fourth edition of Marés Festival enhances the "tourist entertainment offer on the island of São Miguel outside the main urban centres," such as the village of Mosteiros in this specific case, while attracting "new tourism flows and audiences that boost the local economy." “Initiatives like this stem from the entrepreneurial skills... more >>