Information: Vítor Fraga says new air transport model boosts central position of the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Ponta Delgada that the new air transport model will boost the central position of the Azores in terms of transport accessibility. This model is designed to increase the influx of tourists and ensure the mobility of the Azorean population at affordable prices. "It is time to move on and develop the Azores not as peripheral tourist destina... more >>

Information: Azores enter into new phase with new air transport accessibility, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport, Vítor Fraga, stated that with the new air transport model, the Azores will enter into a "new phase" in the tourism sector, which should be reinforced by a strong investment in the quality of several aspects concerning this important sector in the Region. "Today, we can say that we are entering a new phase in the tourism sector. A new phase th... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores "will be always available to clarify its options," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated today that the Government of the Azores "will be always available to clarify its options." Speaking to journalists after being heard by the Committee on Economic Affairs of the Azorean Parliament about the inter-island transport of passengers and vehicles, Vítor Fraga said that "this is how we have done and will continue to do in the fu... more >>

Information: Government invests over 103 million Euros in the transport sector, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed today that the Government of the Azores will invest over 103 million Euros next year, thus continuing the "peaceful reform of the sector with the continuous implementation of actions in the three axes that make up the Integrated Transport Plan (PIT)." Speaking at the Legislative Assembly, Vítor Fraga stressed that in the Infrastructur... more >>

Information: Media coverage of the Azores Destination becomes important in the approach to tourism markets, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated today in Ponta Delgada that the media coverage of the events held in the Azores play an important role in the approach strategy to tourism markets. Speaking to journalists after the delivery of the prizes of the 5th "Portas do Mar" Triathlon, Vítor Fraga pointed out that this strategy is based on the "direct communication with the tour... more >>

Information: Funds allocated to Tourism and Transport Plan will increase 23%, says Vítor Fraga
The Plan and Budget for 2015 will allocate 191 million Euros to the areas under the administration of the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Transport, which represents "an increase of 23%," said Vítor Fraga. The government official stressed that the documents reflect the work that "has been jointly developed with social partners and Azorean citizens" in order to better respond to the chall... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores welcomes another decisive step towards the implementation of a new accessibility model
The Government of the Azores welcomed today another decisive step that was taken towards the implementation of the new model of accessibility between the Autonomous Region of the Azores, Mainland Portugal and the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The Regional Government's position follows the announcement made by the National Civil Aviation Institute (INAC) regarding the intention to liberalise air ... more >>

Information: New reality in air transport to bring new opportunities for Azorean tourism, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said today that the development of Tourism depends on "measures and policies" that ensure the sustainability of this activity and, subsequently, the "sustainability of companies that are directly or indirectly related to this sector." "In the context of these measures, air transport is, as might be expected, the fundamental and irreplaceable pillar... more >>

Information: Support to tourist leisure activities directed to products that are "clearly identified" with the goals of the Azores Destination, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport assured that, through the new incentive scheme - Competir+, the Government will support outdoor tourism leisure activities as well as nature and adventure tourism that are in line with the goals of the Azores Destination. The subsidisation rate can reach 55 to 65 percent of the overall investment. Speaking at the end of a visit to company Pico Spo... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores reinforces support to Rural Tourism, announces Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today on Terceira that the Government of the Azores will reinforce the support awarded to entrepreneurs investing in Rural Tourism. Speaking to journalists after a visit to Quinta do Martelo, to celebrate the World Tourism Day, Vítor Fraga revealed that the support to rural tourism will be reinforced under the new Community Support ... more >>