Information: Azores will continue to invest in pedestrian trails as "anchor product," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport assured today in Nordeste that the network of pedestrian trails in the Azores represent a tourism product in which the government will continue to invest and develop." The government official stressed that this is "an anchor-product in the context of the Region's tourism offer." Speaking at the opening of the "Forno da Cal" Trail, Vítor Fraga ... more >>

Information: Penetration rate of renewable energy in the Azores should be at 53% by 2017, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said today that the investment in renewable energy will continue to be one of the Azores' major goals for the future in a plan for the long-term. "Being a key component of the European energy strategy for the sector, renewable energy and energy efficiency play a crucial role in the transition to low carbon economies, which decreases the purchase a... more >>

Information: Award for Best Stand at Lisbon Tourism Market recognises work developed by the Azores, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport received today the award for "Best Stand" that was assigned to the Azores stand at the 2014 Lisbon Tourism Market (BTL). The award was delivered by the Directorate-General of the Portuguese Industrial Association (AIP). Vítor Fraga emphasised that the award "acknowledges the Azores stand at BTL," adding that he received it "with great pride a... more >>

Information: Eurovision Sports Summer Games bring to the Azores over 400 athletes
The Azores will host the Eurovision Sports Summer Games from August 30 to September 6. The initiative is organised by the television and radio stations of Operating Eurovision and Euroradio. This year's edition will be held on the island of São Miguel. "The event give us the possibility of not only showing to those who will us the best we have to offer and our hospitality, but also of proje... more >>

Information: Regional Government delivers new vehicles to the PSP and GNR
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport delivered today new vehicles to the Public Security Police (PSP) and the National Republican Guard (GNR) during a ceremony held in Ponta Delgada. The delivery of new vehicles represented a global investment over 238 thousand Euros. Vítor Fraga attended the ceremony on behalf of the President of the Government. The government official stressed... more >>

Information: Regional Government estimates installation of 10 thousand solar panels in the Region by 2018
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport conveyed his expectations that nearly 10 thousand solar panels will be installed in the Region by 2018. Vítor Fraga spoke at the signing ceremony of a protocol between the Regional Government, BES Açores and Caixa Geral de Depósitos to facilitate the access to credit for the acquisition of equipment under ProEnergia. The government ... more >>

Information: SATA Rallye Açores is "great journey towards the promotion of the Azores Destination," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Ponta Delgada that SATA Rallye Açores is "a great journey towards the promotion of the Azores Destination," stressing that it decisively contributes to the promotion of the archipelago. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a visit to the Rally Operations Centre (COR) on Saturday, Vítor Fraga stressed that this competitio... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga announces creation of AZORES ECOBIKE TRAILS
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today the creation of the AZORES ECOBIKE TRAILS programme. Speaking during a visit to a MTB trail in Pico Alto on Santa Maria, Vítor Fraga revealed that this programme is intended to create "a network of trails for cycling tourism in a similar fashion to pedestrian trails," thus contributing to the promotion of a regional tourism pro... more >>

Information: Development of tourism requires "full coordination of efforts between public and private entities," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said today in Vila do Porto that the development of a tourist destination "requires the full coordination of efforts between public and private entities." Speaking to journalists after meeting with a group of local youngsters, who wish to implement and formalise a "Great Route" on Santa Maria, Vítor Fraga considered that this project is the ev... more >>

Information: Regional Government works persistently to improve transport of passengers and goods
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed the new Public Service Obligations (OSP) for inter-island air and maritime transport of passengers, vehicles and cargo on a roll on roll off system will enter into force in October. Vítor Fraga spoke to journalists at the end of a speech on the Region's tourism potential that was delivered under the 1st Business Meeting of the Azorea... more >>