Information: Government of the Azores marks World Tourism Day on all islands
The Government of the Azores marks the World Tourism Day, on Saturday, September 27. This year will be dedicated to the theme "Tourism and Community Development." In order to celebrate the date, the Government will develop several activities targeted at tourists with the aim of promoting the unique features of the Azores, thus providing visitors with a greater knowledge about the culture, gastron... more >>

Information: Regional Government welcomes EasyJet's intention to fly to the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated today that the Government of the Azores welcomes with satisfaction the intention of EasyJet to fly to the Region. Speaking to journalists after receiving the airline representatives, Vítor Fraga recalled that the Government of the Azores had two very clear goal when presented the proposal for the revision of Public Service Obligations:... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga marks completion of "Sustainable Corvo" project after investment of 1.2 million Euros
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Transport visited today two houses in Vila do Corvo, where solar panels and heat pumps were installed for water heating. This visit marks the conclusion of the "Sustainable Corvo" project. This project consisted in the installation of solar panels and heat pumps in all houses of Corvo Island that are privately owned. "This investment was divided into tw... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga announced that legislation regulating tourism leisure activities will be reviewed by the end of the year
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today in Santa Cruz das Flores that the Government is reviewing the legislation regulating tourism leisure activities in the Azores. Speaking to journalists at the end of a visit to the company West Canyon, Vítor Fraga recalled that the Government should "create the conditions to regulate the development of these activities." In thi... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga urges National Government to comply with the estimated schedule for the revision of Public Service Obligations
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport challenged today the National Government to comply with the estimated schedule of Public Service Obligations for air transport to and from the Azores. In a communication from the Government to the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, Vítor Fraga reminded that the Regional Government has already submitted the official a... more >>

Information: Official Quality Coast award flag already hoisted in Horta
The official flag of the Quality Coast Platinum award was hoisted today at the Marina of Horta by the Regional Secretary, Vítor Fraga, and by the Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology, Fausto Brito e Abreu. The government officials also received a certificate attesting the excellence and sustainability of the Azores Destination, the only one to be distinguished with the Plati... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga says Tourism sector continues to generate "confidence" among Azorean entrepreneurs
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Ribeira Grande the Tourism sector "continues to generate confidence" among the regional business sector. Speaking during a visit to the construction site of the Santa Bárbara Beach & Mountain Villas tourist resort, Vítor Fraga stressed the "intention of moving forward with similar projects in order to enhance the development of ... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga defends that the "future of the Azores should benefit from the experience of the past"
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said today in Horta that the Azores should look upon the past not only to preserve it, but also "to benefit from its experience in order to boost the development of the Region in the future." In this regard, Vítor Fraga defended the importance of seizing "the potential brought by the central position of the Azores, with special emphasis on the... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga challenges tourism entrepreneurs to invest in the qualification of human resources
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport challenged today tourism entrepreneurs to invest in the qualification of their collaborators with the aim of combining the renowned quality of experiences and landscapes of the Azores with the excellence of services. "The enhancement of our tourism offer is one of the key vectors for the construction of a true tourist destination," said Vítor... more >>

Information: Paragliding will be disseminated under the promotion of the Azores destination
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport, Vítor Fraga, announced the reinforcement in the promotion of paragliding in the Azores, which will start this year. "Under the Visitazores initiative, we will create a specific area for the promotion of this activity. This space will contain the sites in Azores that are suited for the practice of paragliding and provide adequate technical in... more >>