Information: Vítor Fraga highlights prompt and positive response of SATA to the new model of accessibility
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stressed in Ponta Delgada the positive response of SATA to the new reality marked by the introduction of the new model of accessibility to the Region that has been in force since April 2015. Vítor Fraga spoke at the presentation of the itinerant exhibition on the 75th anniversary of SATA at João Paulo II Airport. The government official st... more >>

Information: Investment of 1.1 million Euros in the road network to improve accessibility in Ribeira Grande, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Ribeira Grande that the investment of 1.1 Million Euros in the road network will provide a "major contribution" in improving accessibility to this city on north coast of S. Miguel Island, addressing the "current needs." One of the contract works is already ongoing and includes the installation of a new drainage system on Regional Road no. ... more >>

Information: Pico tourism products provide "decisive" contribution to the promotion of the Azores destination, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in São Roque do Pico that local tourism products "provide a decisive contribution to the improvement and recognition of the Azores destination." Vítor Fraga pointed out that Rural Tourism and Local Accommodation on Pico Island represent about two-thirds of the overall supply of accommodation, while they represent a third in the Regi... more >>

Information: Partnership with Microsoft promotes qualification and employability, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Ponta Delgada that the creation of Microsoft Academies in the Azores is an opportunity for young people to acquire knowledge on information technology. This will contribute to the excellence of qualification, which is adequate and adjusted to the reality of emerging labour markets and, therefore, guarantee higher levels of employability. ... more >>

Information: Azorean Government makes 4-million Euro investment in access road to Ribeira Quente
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport assured today in Ponta Delgada that the Regional Government will hold make an investment over four million Euros in the access to Ribeira Quente in the municipality of Povoação. Vítor Fraga spoke after a hearing at the Committee of General Policy of the Legislative Assembly, adding that "there is an initial investment in a contract w... more >>

Information: Airlines Azores Rallye is "safe investment" for the Region, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Ponta Delgada that the Government's support to the organisation of the Azores Airlines Rallye is a safe investment, which will be continued. "This event provides a major contribution to the promotion and projection capacity of the event in itself, but, above all, to what the Region has to offer." In fact, it enables the Azores to have an ... more >>

Information: Regional Government's strategic options lead to increased renewable energy penetration rate
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed today that, currently, the Azores register a renewable energy penetration rate of 39.8%, adding that the rate of São Jorge Island rose from 5% in 2012 to 21%. "This is the result of the continuous investment that has been made and the strategic options that the Government took over the years under the prospect of reducing energy costs ... more >>

Information: Creation of "Great Routes" diversifies tourism and promotes the Azores Destination, ensures Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said today at the Top in St. George, the creation of 'Great Routes' in the archipelago diversifies the tourism values and the Azores destination. Speaking at the opening of the Grand Route of São Jorge, Vítor Fraga said "the major routes, due to their size and territorial scope, have a higher degree of difficulty, attracting active tourism... more >>

Information: Investment in São Jorge road network amounts to 3.9 million Euros in this legislative period, Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed tidy that the investment in road network of São Jorge in this legislative period will reach a total of around 3.9 million Euros. Vítor Fraga spoke during a visit to the rehabilitation and upgrading works of the access road to Fajã do Ouvidor. The government official stressed that, through this legislative period, the Governme... more >>

Information: AHRESP distinguishes Azores as Regional Tourism Entity in 2016
The Azores were distinguished by the Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Similar Services of Portugal (AHRESP) as the Regional Tourism Entity that contributed the most to the development of their Region. The award was delivered to the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport during the 2nd AHRESP Awards Gala, held Wednesday in Lisbon. Vítor Fraga thanked AHRESP and all those who voted ... more >>