Regional Government signs contract-programme with Vila Franca do Campo Nautical Club for organisation of Red Bull Cliff Diving event
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism has signed a contract-programme with Vila Franca do Campo Nautical Club to promote the "Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Azores 2019," which runs from June 20 to 22.
"Once again, the Regional Government acknowledges the investments deemed relevant for the promotion of our tourist destination, and for that reason we are renewing this partnership," said Marta Guerreiro. As she emphasised, "this is an event that has been taking place in the Azores since 2012 as it is in line with the strategy for the development of tourism in the Region."
The Secretary for Tourism pointed out "the fundamental role" played by Vila Franca do Campo Nautical Club during the event "not only in the promotional component but also in the provision of logistical support," which, together with Extreme, the promoter of the event, has guaranteed its success.
"With this event, we have managed to enhance the visibility of the destination due to the high level of national and international promotion, demonstrating the potential of the Azores. It takes place in a place as emblematic as the Vila Franca do Campo islet, where the beautiful landscape of the Region is highlighted and the practice of sports is promoted through a true experience of close contact with nature. This has been preponderant in the choice of our archipelago for events such as this one," said the Regional Secretary.
According to Marta Guerreiro, this is "a unique visual experience that very few places like the Vila Franca do Campo islet can offer. By all means, we do not neglect all the concerns in safeguarding the integrity of the space during the event, thus allowing contributing to the preservation of this unique environmental heritage."
"The stage of the Red Bull Cliff Diving held in the Azores is already regarded as classic in the sporting events calendar worldwide. It fits perfectly into the action of the Strategic Plan and Marketing of the Azores Tourism regarding the investment in this internationally-renowned event in the segment of nautical activities, thus projecting the Azores in a very relevant promotional context at international level" said Marta Guerreiro.