Information: Vítor Fraga announces preparation of new tourism support framework for the sports sector
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today that the support awarded by the Regional Directorate for Tourism to sports teams participating in national and international competitions for the promotion of the Azores Destination will have a new framework. Vítor Fraga spoke at the signing ceremony of a cooperation protocol between SATA and Grupo Desportivo Comercial for the... more >>

Information: SuperDARN project is example for the revitalisation of our economy, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport praised today the "joint efforts and cooperation between various international, regional and local entities" that have made possible the implementation of the SuperDARN project on Graciosa. Vítor Fraga spoke at the signing ceremony of the land lease contract for the installation of the infrastructures for this international programme. The gove... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga announces new tourism operations and the reinforcement of current operations
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced the reinforcement of several tourism operations that connect some of the major tourist markets to the Azores throughout the year. This measure is intended to increase the number of tourists visiting the Region. Vítor Fraga was interviewed on Thursday evening for RTP Açores programme "Grande Plano." The government official revea... more >>

Information: Air fares for transport of fresh products from and to cohesion islands reduced by 50%
The Government of the Azores has implemented, under the Azorean Agenda for Employment Creation and Business Competitiveness, a special fare for the air transport of regional fresh products from and to the Cohesion Islands. The new air fare reduces by 50% the costs of the air transport of regional fresh products, such as vegetables, fruits and fresh dairy products (yogurt and fresh cheese) that h... more >>

Information: Government announces reinforcement of ATA's role in the promotion of the Azores Destination
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced in Ponta Delgada today that the powers of the Azores Tourism Association (ATA) will be reinforced in the promotion of the Azores Destination. Speaking to journalists after a meeting with the board of ATA, Vítor Fraga stressed that the Government intends that "the promotion of the Azores for all markets be focused on ATA." The defi... more >>

Information: Azores among the places to visit in 2013 according to the world's largest publisher of travel guidebooks in English
Fodor's Travel Intelligence, the world's largest publisher of travel guidebooks in English and one of the world's largest publishers of its kind, has chosen the Azores as one of the 25 places in the world to visit in 2013. The publisher has recently released the Fodor's 2013 Go List, which includes the Azores in the restricted list of destinations to visit next year. It describes the Azores as a... more >>

Information: Azores have the quality and potentiality to overcome difficulties, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport considered that the Azores have the quality and potentiality in the tourism sector that allow them "to overcome difficulties." Vítor Fraga spoke on behalf of the President of the Government of the Azores at the meeting held with Newtour - Destination Management Company held in Ponta Delgada on Saturday night. The government official conveyed ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores strengthened position on Santa Maria Airport with the Secretary of State of Public Works, Transport and Communications
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport, Vítor Fraga, met with the Cabinet of the Secretary of State of Public Works, Transport and Communications on Thursday morning. During the meeting, the government official conveyed the Regional Government's intentions regarding the operation of Santa Maria airport. The Cabinet of the Secretary of State expressed its willingness to ensure, ... more >>

Information: Azores Civil Protection is example for the country, says José Contente
A drill simulating the crash of an aircraft carrying 100 passengers was conducted at the João Paulo II airport in Ponta Delgada. The simulation involved the participation of a large number of entities. This drill is compulsorily conducted every two years and is assessed by the INAC evaluators, who will certify the adequacy of the Plan. The simulation was carried out with the purpose of te... more >>

Information: Technology requires skilled resources, says José Contente
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures said yesterday that "technology increasingly requires skilled resources in the context of the new challenges and opportunities resulting from projects developed in emerging areas." José Contente spoke at the opening of the technical session - Practical Information on Infrastructures for telecommunications in buildings (ITED),... more >>