Information: Turisver distinction recognises work developed between public and private entities in the Tourism sector, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport was distinguished by Turisever Magazine for their dedication and contribution to the development of tourism in Portugal, stressing that it is the recognition of the joint work between public and private entities developed in recent years. "More than the individual recognition of his work, it is rather the recognition of all the work carried out toge... more >>

Information: Growth of Tourism on Terceira and throughout the Region is the result of hard work, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary of Tourism and Transport stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the Regional Government has done a "hard work to consolidate and bring new operation to the Region, in general, and to Terceira Island." Vítor Fraga spoke Friday on the sidelines of a meeting with Portuguese and Spanish travel agents, stressing that "the Region registered a growth of 365,315 overnight stays ... more >>

Information: Increase of passengers and vehicles transported on the "Triangle" islands demonstrates success of model implemented, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Horta that the growing number of passengers and vehicles transported between the islands of São Jorge, Pico and Faial "demonstrates the success of the model we have implemented." Vítor Fraga spoke at the Legislative Assembly, revealing that the first eight months of this year registered "a growth of 25 thousand passengers and 2,5... more >>

Information: Regional Government welcomes European Parliament's recommendation for installation of LNG filling station in the Region
The Government of the Azores welcomes the recommendation of the European Parliament's Committee on Environment for the installation of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) filling station for vessels in the archipelago. The Committee on Environment approved Thursday a proposal recommending the creation of an LNG supply structure in the Azores. It also recommended the provision of financial mechanisms in... more >>

Information: Regional Government invested 4.5 million Euros in the road network of Pico in the current legislative period, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in São Roque do Pico that the Government of the Azores has invested around 4.5 million Euros in the road network of that island during the term that is now ending. Vítor Fraga spoke at the opening of the redevelopment works of the east entrance to São Roque do Pico. On the occasion, he highlighted the importance of these interv... more >>

Information: Delivery of vehicles to GNR is key investment for locals and visitors, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Transport stated in Ponta Delgada that the Azorean Government has delivered seven vehicles to the National Republican Guard (GNR), amounting to 125 thousand Euros. According to him, this is a key investment for security, benefiting not only locals but also the very image of the Azores as a safe destination for visitors. Vítor Fraga spoke at the deliver... more >>

Information: Surf events are strategic to the Azores, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated today that the surf events are "strategic for the Region," thus "highlighting the Azores not only as a surfing destination but also as a nature sports destination," where visitors can "enjoy unique moments." Therefore, Vítor Fraga stressed that the Azores Airlines Pro and Vissla World Junior Championships "clearly respond to the strategi... more >>

Information: Redevelopment of the old slaughterhouse area "fulfils commitment," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said the redevelopment project of the area where the old Santa Clara Slaughterhouse was located, an investment over 350 thousand Euros, demonstrates the Azorean Government's ability to fulfil its commitment to rehabilitate historical spaces in the archipelago, thus meeting the requests of citizens. Vítor Fraga spoke at the presentation of the ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores has always responded to disasters, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stressed on São Miguel that the Government of the Azores has always responded in situations of damages caused by the natural disasters that have hit the archipelago. Vítor Fraga spoke at the signing of the consignment agreement for the contract work for the replacement of safety conditions in the section of the Regional Road no.1-1 in Tosq... more >>

Information: Tourism has actively contributed to job creation, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Santa Cruz das Flores that the dynamics of the tourism sector provided a decisive contribution to the creation of jobs in the Azores. For Vítor Fraga, this dynamic has contributed to the fact that there are, currently, "more employed Azoreans and the unemployment rate is the lowest of the last five years, thus responding to one of the... more >>