Information: Azores Airlines emerges from the need to "be closer" with "high quality" service, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in New Bedford, USA, that the Azores Airlines is not born of "the desire to have new planes or a new image, but to provide a response to the need of being closer, based on a high quality service." Speaking Thursday at the presentation ceremony of the new image of Azores Airlines, Vítor Fraga stressed the need to "continue to be creative... more >>

Information: Best year ever in Azores tourism is "the result of joint work between public and private entities," says Vítor Fraga
According to the data released today the Regional Statistics Service, 2015 was the best year ever for Azores tourism. In this regard, the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport considered that they reflect the joint work developed by public and private entities. "Being the best year ever in several indicators of the sector, the year 2015 clearly reflects the work that has been developed, eit... more >>

Information: Reinforcement of flight connections to Terceira has been effective and will continue to be, guarantees Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed in Horta that flight connections between Terceira, Lisbon and Porto will increase 36% in terms of frequency and 27% in the number of seats provided by the next IATA summer. Speaking at the Legislative Assembly, Vítor Fraga pointed out, as announced, that TAP and SATA will reinforce flight connections. As he revealed," there will be 35,... more >>

Information: Azores in the Top 5 of European destinations "is source of pride," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated that it is a source of pride to see the Azores in the Top 5 of the best European destinations, being ahead of Paris, Milan, Brussels, Prague, Rome, Vienna or Madrid. In this regard, he stressed that this distinction "reflects what we are, but also what we have done." "This is the recognition of the good work that has been carried out in a joi... more >>

Information: "Azores Airlines Rallye" marks the beginning of new era for Grupo SATA, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Lagoa that the new image of the Azores Rally, now designated as "Azores Airlines Rallye" marks the beginning of new era for the competition as well as for Grupo SATA, the main sponsor this stage of the European Rally Championship. "SATA Rallye Açores, which completed 50 years last year, marks the beginning of a new era," said Vít... more >>

Information: Current maritime cargo transport model ensures territorial cohesion, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the new maritime cargo transport model responds to the Region's needs, while ensuring inter-island cohesion in crucial factors such as transport costs and stock maintenance. Speaking to journalists at the end of a hearing at the Committee on Economic Affairs of the Legislative Assembly, Vítor Fraga stress... more >>

Information: Azores are candidates for Best European Destination 2016 award
The application submitted by the Government of the Azores, through the Azores Tourism Association, to the prize for best European Destination 2016 has been accepted by the event's organisation. It is the only Portuguese destination in the 2016 edition. The "Best European Destination 2016" is one of the most prestigious international tourism awards. This initiative is promoted by the European or... more >>

Information: CROP is "strategic document" for regional companies, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport restated in Horta the strategic importance of the Regional Public Works Charter (CROP) for the support it has provided to regional construction companies during the transition phase that took place in the sector. Speaking at the Legislative Assembly in response to a political statement made by CDS/PP, Vítor Fraga stressed that CROP is regarded... more >>

Information: Government will "continue to contribute so that SATA may continue its mission to serve the Azores and the Azoreans," assures Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport assured today that the Regional Government will "continue to contribute so that SATA may continue its mission to serve the Azores and the Azoreans and meet the accessibility and mobility needs of all Azoreans." Vítor Fraga spoke at the Legislative Assembly during the debate on the report issued by the Commission of Inquiry on Grupo SATA. The ... more >>

Information: Senior tourism programme "Meus Açores Meus Amores" starts today
The first groups of participants in the initiative "Meus Açores Meus Amores" (My Azores My Love) will travel today to the islands of Santa Maria and Graciosa, starting this year's edition of the senior tourism programme. In the 2016 edition, which will run until June, the programme involves 31 groups and a total of 1,216 people from all islands of the archipelago, which corresponds to 7,312... more >>