Information: Effect of seasonality on tourism has been mitigated over this term, says Vítor Fraga
The Government of the Azores has been working to mitigate the effects of seasonality on the tourism sector. This effort, jointly undertaken by public and private entities, has yielded results, said the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport. Vítor Fraga spoke in Horta at the presentation of the 3rd Azores Trail Run, stressing that the Azores have registered an increase of 180 thousand o... more >>

Information: Azores Destination to reach over 200 million potential tourists, reveals Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed that, through the partnership signed today with Google, the Azores Destination will reach 200 million potential tourists over the next three years. "This partnership will be fundamental to promote our visibility among our key markets in terms of our position in these markets and the increase of tourism flows to the islands," said Vítor... more >>

Information: Investment in Pico road network reaches 2.7 ME in this legislative period, reveals Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed today that the investment in the road network of Pico Island already reaches 2.7 million Euros in this legislative period. Vítor Fraga spoke after visiting the works for the redevelopment of the east entrance road to São Roque do Pico as well as the second phase of the works for the redevelopment of Pico "Longitudinal" road of Pi... more >>

Information: Beneficiaries of social electricity tariffs grew 528% in this legislative period
The number of Azorean families who benefit from social electricity tariffs grew by 528% since the end of 2012 until the end of April. The data were revealed today by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Transport during an action for the promotion of social tariffs that was organised in conjunction with Lajes do Pico Town Hall and the Azores Electricity Company (EDA). The number of beneficiar... more >>

Information: Government is developing "Azores Cloud" to improve productivity and responsiveness to citizens
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated today in Lagoa that the Government of the Azores is developing a cloud platform to ensure the increase of productivity among the public administration and improve the access of citizens to these services. Vítor Fraga spoke at NONAGON - S. Miguel Science and Technology Park during the presentation of the Google Cloud Platform, which he pr... more >>

Information: Tourism figures "should not overshadow our work," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated today that it is important to remember that tourism figures "should not overshadow our work," emphasising that statistics are an important tool for "those who work in the industry" insofar as it helps them guiding the work and making decisions. Speaking at the opening of the rural tourism project "Pátio Lodge" in Cedros, Vítor Fraga... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga says Amsterdam - Pico link opens "new European gateway to the Azores"
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated on Pico that the arrival of the first international flight to the island makes this an important day, "taking into consideration the efforts that have been developed, particularly with the most important reform ever made in terms of accessibility." Speaking to journalists after receiving the passengers from the TUI flight that departed from ... more >>

Information: Azores have all the conditions to become a "smart archipelago," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Lagoa on São Miguel Island that the Azores "meet all the conditions" to become a "smart archipelago." "By taking advantage of our territorial features, we have raised our ambition to not only become "smart cities," but also to transform our Region into true smart islands," as recommended by the Azores Intelligent Islands programme; th... more >>

Information: "Great Routes" highlight what is already one of the main tourism products of the Region, ensures Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated today that the creation of "Great Routes" falls within a perspective "to highlight what is already one of the main tourism products of the Region." According to him, "about 55% of people who visit the Azores end up having a direct contact with the network of pedestrian trails. The latter has become a key element either in the promotion of the... more >>

Information: Canyoning highlights natural heritage of the Azores, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated that "Canyoning highlights natural heritage and contributes to the positioning that is envisaged in the Strategic and Marketing Plan of the Azores Tourism." It presents the Region as "a European destination located in the mid-Atlantic, whose volcanic islands are preserved in their original state with their exuberant nature and mystical beauty... more >>