Information: Vítor Fraga highlights "confidence" of Graciosa’s businesspeople in the development of the tourism sector
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport emphasised today the "great confidence" revealed by businesspeople operating in the maritime tourism sector regarding its development. "I had the opportunity of noting the atmosphere of confidence among entrepreneurs regarding the development of the sector and its expected growth in the future," said Vítor Fraga at the end of a meeting with G... more >>

Information: Azorean products and dishes win the public at "Lisbon Fish &Flavours"
"Mediterranean Parrotfish filet with Azorean squid tagliatelle," "Fava bean flan with chorizo powder" and "Marinated canned tuna with mashed yams and S. Jorge cheese" were some of the dishes that won the public at the 7th edition of "Lisbon Fish &Flavours" that is taking place at Pátio da Galé until April 13. The dishes created and prepared by chef Sandro and Meireles and the students ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores satisfied autonomy of NAV - Santa Maria
The Regional Government welcomed the fact that the Flight Information Region of Santa Maria (FIR) was left out of the Single European Sky (SES). Operated by NAV (Portuguese Air Navigation Services), this body has jurisdiction over the archipelago of the Azores and part of the North Atlantic. The decision to safeguard the autonomy of Santa Maria FIR evidences, once again, the important role playe... more >>

Information: Azores to host Red Bull Cliff Diving competition phase for the third consecutive year, announced Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced on Friday that the Azores will host one of the competition phases of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. "This is a world-renowned event, which fits perfectly into the goals we intend to achieve with the organisation of these events." In fact, we have been able to "associate the excellence of our destination to the visibility of a brand ... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga reiterates commitment to support events with economic return to the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport assured today that the Azorean Government will continue supporting the organisation of events that will contribute to the increase of tourism flows to the Azores as well as to the promotion of the Azores Destination. In this context, the government official pointed out the stages of the Formula Windsurfing World Championship and the Slalom Windsur... more >>

Information: Azorean population to benefit from Integrated Transport Plan soon, assures Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport assured today in Horta that the Azorean population will soon "enjoy all the benefits" resulting from the implementation of the Integrated Transport Plan of the Azores (PIT), which will have "a positive impact on the mobility and well-being of citizens." Speaking at the Legislative Assembly to present the guidelines of the Transport Plan and deliver... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga announces maritime link Calheta-Angra do Heroísmo twice a week between June 15 and September 15
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced that the maritime link between Calheta, São Jorge, and Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, will start on June 15. Vítor Fraga revealed that the maritime link Calheta-Angra do Heroísmo will be held twice a week and "on a schedule that will not coincide with the schedule of maritime links between Velas and Praia da Vitóri... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga announces creation of travel pass for maritime links between Madalena and Horta that allows annual savings of 350 Euros
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced the creation of a travel pass (valid for 22-working days) for the maritime transport of passengers between Horta and Madalena, which allow annual savings of 350 Euros.According to Vítor Fraga, this travel pass "will be sold in March and will be available for use from April 1." Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation session of ... more >>

Information: Integrated Transport Plan to increase mobility and reduce accessibility costs, assures Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said today that the implementation of the Integrated Transport Plan (PIT) in the Azores will improve the mobility of people and goods, reduce access costs and improve accessibility. "The decline in context costs is essential to boost the competitiveness of regional companies and to ensure the well-being of families by the increasing their purchasing... more >>

Information: Azores Destination nominated for international award on innovation and sustainable tourism
As a destination distinguished with the Quality Coat Award, the archipelago of the Azores has been nominated for the VISTAS 2014 - Vision Innovation for Sustainable Tourism Awards. The winners will be announced on March 6 at a ceremony to be held at IBT Berlin - International Tourism Exchange. The VISTAS award aims to distinguish the excellence of the work carried out by the destinations that hav... more >>