Information: Vítor Fraga defends joint efforts towards "excellence in regional tourism"
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated this afternoon that "in face of an increasingly global market, we have to deal with the highest levels of competitiveness that demand from us a greater effort towards the qualification, modernisation, innovation and diversification of our tourism offer." Speaking at the presentation of yazores.com platform, a tool designed for the promotion ... more >>

Information: Regional Government to implement energy efficiency programme for Azorean families and companies
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today that the Azorean Government will implement the "Eficiência +" (Efficiency +) programme next year with the aim of reducing energy costs of Azorean families and companies. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Course on Handling Fluorinated Gases at Capelas Vocational Training School, Vítor Fraga revealed that this progra... more >>

Information: Tourism budget for 2014 exceeds 25 million Euros, revealed Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed that the budget of the tourism sector for 2014 "exceeds 25 million Euros," highlighting this "determined effort" undertaken by the Azorean Government to ensure that this sector "actively contributes to the development of the Region." Speaking at the closing session of Expresso BPI Golf Cup on Saturday night, Vítor Fraga stressed that ... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga announces "series of minor interventions" to improve public spaces
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced on Monday that the Government of the Azores will carry out a "series of minor interventions with the aim of improving and revitalising public spaces." Vítor Fraga spoke during a visit to the site where the pavement works of the access path to Gruta do Carvão (cave) are being carried out. The government official stressed that the... more >>

Information: Consolidation of tourism sector awarded priority status for 2014, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stressed today in Horta that the Government of the Azores intends to "consolidate" the promotion of tourism in the main tourism markets in 2014. "Consolidating the promotion of tourism in the United States with the clear goal of increasing tourism flows is one of main purposes, following the efforts we have been undertaking, particularly with the ... more >>

Information: Integrated Transport Plan to move forward by the end of this year, assures Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced on Tuesday that the Integrated Transport Plan will "move forward" by the end of the end. The government official noted that this plan will establish an "interconnections" between air, maritime and land transport, providing a response to the permanent concerns demonstrated by the Government towards the mobility of all Azoreans. Speaking at... more >>

Information: Revision of public service obligations to be concluded by the end of the year, assures Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed on Friday in Lisbon that a working group will be immediately created to analyse some of the topics listed in the proposed revision of Public Service Obligations for Air Transport, submitted to the National Government in May 2012. This working group, consisting of a member of the Regional Government, a member of the Ministry of Economy and... more >>

Information: Negotiations with representatives of port workers "on the right track to reach an agreement," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport assured that the ongoing negotiations are on the right track to reach an agreement" between the governmental department that overseas regional Port Authorities and the National Union of Port Authority Workers. Speaking to journalists after a meeting with union representatives on Tuesday, Vítor Fraga recalled that, as agreed in the last meetin... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga says "sport will always be an ally of tourism"
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated that sport "will always be an ally of tourism, not only in its promotion, but also in the in increase of tourism flows." The government official stressed that the Government believes that sport can provide a "valuable help" in overcoming some weaknesses in this sector, such as the issue of seasonality. "The promotion of sports events in the... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores celebrates World Tourism Day on all islands
The Government of the Azores celebrates tomorrow the World Tourism Day, which will be held under the theme "Tourism & Water: Protecting Our Common Future".To mark this date, the Government will organise several activities addressed at tourists on all islands. Under this initiative, local products will be offered to guests staying at tourist accommodation units across the archipelago. Additional... more >>