Information: Qualification is essential to success of Azores destination, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said on Friday in Ponta Delgada that qualification is essential for the promotion of the Azores as a successful tourist destination. "The promotion of tourism in the Azores should be mainly focused on the improvement of the quality of their tourism products," defended Vítor Fraga. The government official spoke at the presentation ceremony of ... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga considers that SATA Rallye Açores is "perfect combination between sport and promotion of the Azores Destination"
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said that SATA Rallye Açores is a perfect combination between sport, in this case motor sport, and the promotion of the Azores Destination. Vítor Fraga conveyed his belief to the organisers of the event during the presentation ceremony of the 48th edition of the most important motorsport event in the Azores. "In addition to being a succ... more >>

Information: National Government should establish influence in the European Union for the creation of Atlantic hub in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said today that the creation of an Atlantic hub for the maritime transport of cargo from and to Europe should be defended "by the Government of the Azores and the National Government as well." Speaking at a meeting organised by the Regional Section of the Portuguese Association of Engineers on the theme "The Sea and Engineering as the Development ... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga assures that the Government's proposals demonstrate determination, commitment and respect for Azorean people
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport assured today that the proposals provided in the Government's Plan and Budget for 2013 "demonstrate determination, commitment and, above all, the respect for Azorean citizens." In the speech delivered at the Azorean Parliament under the debate on the Medium-Term Guidelines for 2013-2015, Annual Regional Plan and Regional Budget for 2013, Vít... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores deploys means and equipment to areas affected by bad weather
The Government of the Azores has been closely monitoring since yesterday the situation of the areas affected by the bad weather conditions that hit the archipelago, particularly on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira and Flores. On the island of São Miguel, the most severe situations occurred in the municipalities of Nordeste and Povoação, where a landslide buried three houses ... more >>

Information: Government wants to create Atlantic hub for cargo distribution in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport conveyed to the European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, the Government's intention to create an Atlantic hub for cargo distribution from and to Europe. Speaking to journalists after an audience granted to the European Commissioner in Ponta Delgada, Vítor Fraga reminded that "the Regional Government's programm... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores to reinforce investment in renewable energy production
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed today that he Regional Government is committed to increase the production capacity of renewable energy, thereby reinforcing the importance of this production in the energy supply of nine islands of the archipelago. Speaking to journalists after being heard by the Committee on Economy Affairs of the Legislative Assembly of the Azores on th... more >>

Information: BTL 2013 marks the beginning of new strategy to promote the Azores Destination
The Lisbon Tourism Market (BTL), which starts this Wednesday, marks the beginning of a new strategy to promote the Azores Destination, announced the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport today. Vítor Fraga revealed that this new strategy "relies on the promotion of the destination based on experiences and family tourism In fact, this strategy is targeted at a segment of the populatio... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga announces renewal of Corvo Aerodrome Terminal
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced on Monday that the Government of the Azores will renew and improve Corvo Aerodrome Terminal, taking into account the recommendations issued by the National Civil Aviation Institute (INAC) on the safety of the operating conditions of that infrastructure. After visiting the premises, Vítor Fraga revealed that an investment of 30 th... more >>

Information: Fibre optic cable connection should become operational on the Western Group islands by October
The installation of fibre optic cable on the Western Group islands should be completed by October, announced the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport on Monday. While visiting the island of Corvo, Vítor Fraga said that the Regional Government is strongly committed to ensure that "all Azorean islands have access to fast and efficient communications," which is an important asset "for ... more >>