Information: Vítor Fraga says Ryanair operations for next IATA summer confirm the Azores as highly attractive destination
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Ponta Delgada that the operations of Ryanair scheduled for the next IATA summer confirm the Azores as "a destination, whose consolidation grows every day, increasing its attractiveness with different tour operators and generating the confidence that allows them to develop their activity." Vítor Fraga spoke at the press conference wher... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores has always believed in the development of tourism on Terceira
The Regional Tourism and Transport Secretary stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the Regional Government has always believed in the development of tourism "in the region and, in particular, on the island of Terceira." "About a year ago, there were some doubts about the success of this operation, but we always believed because we constantly refuse to lower our arms and give up," said Vítor F... more >>

Information: Procedure for rehabilitation of Horta Port already launched
The Government of the Azores has just launched, through the company Portos dos Açores, the procedure for the renewal of Horta Commercial Port. The announcement of the international call for tenders was sent today, September 26, for publication in the Official Journal of the Region, the Official Gazette and the Official Journal of the European Union. The contract work represents the fulfilmen... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores marks World Tourism Day with various initiatives
The Government of the Azores joins the celebrations of the World Tourism Day next Tuesday, September 27. This year's edition is celebrated under the theme "Tourism for All." On this day, there will be several initiatives on all islands with the aim of providing tourists with a better knowledge on the Azorean reality and the specific characteristics of the Region, namely culture, cuisine, handicraf... more >>

Information: Regional Government worked to "leave no one behind," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Vila do Porto that the Government of the Azores has been working "permanently in order to leave no one behind on any island." "In the face of difficulties, we have never lowered our arms; we have searched for solutions and opportunities in difficulties," said Vítor Fraga. The government official spoke at the opening of the Charming B... more >>

Information: Traditional hotel accommodation generates over 15 million Euros in revenue in the first seven months of 2016 compared to 2012, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport highlighted the increase in revenue in the traditional hotel accommodation as an evidence of the current situation of tourism in the Azores. "If we look at what is truly important in terms of revenue, the money injected into the regional economy grew 64.6% in 2016 compared to 2012 and this only concerns traditional hotel accommodation," said Ví... more >>

Information: Government's actions in the past four years reflect the will and needs of Azoreans, stresses Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated on Flores that the works carried out by the Government of the Azores in the last four years will meet the actual needs of the population on all the islands of the archipelago. Vítor Fraga spoke at the opening of the contract work for the rehabilitation and improvement of the section of the Regional Road no.1-2 between Ferros Velhos and P... more >>

Information: Surf World Cup in line with strategic orientation of the Government to attract events, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated today that the Government of the Azores has strongly invested in Surf, stressing the importance of the sports component and the fact that it is an activity that "clearly falls within the regional tourism offer." Vítor Fraga spoke to journalists at the end of the opening ceremony of Vissla ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, which he p... more >>

Information: Current situation of tourism "generates confidence in our entrepreneurs," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Sete Cidades that the situation the tourism sector is currently experiencing in the Azores "generates confidence in our entrepreneurs." Vítor Fraga highlighted the figures released Thursday by the National Statistics Institute, noting that July 2016 was "the best month of July ever, surpassing 200 thousand overnight stays, more specif... more >>

Information: Maritime Economy is "key issue for the Azores," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport emphasised on Terceira Island the importance of "Maritime Economy" to the Azores. He pointed out the investments the Government has made in several areas during this term, from the supply of vessels with alternative fuels to the enhancement of nautical tourism in order to take advantage of the archipelago's location and bring wealth to the Region. V... more >>