Informação: Azores Geopark is important global reference in Geopreservation and Geotourism, says João Bettencourt
The Regional Director for Tourism stressed today the impetus provided by the Regional Government in 2010 with the creation of the Azores Geopark Association. Since then, "the awareness raising actions and initiatives aimed at the preservation and promotion of the archipelago's geological heritage have multiplied." Speaking at the opening session of the workshop "Geoparks in Volcanic Regions: sus... Mais >>

Informação: New reality in air transport to bring new opportunities for Azorean tourism, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said today that the development of Tourism depends on "measures and policies" that ensure the sustainability of this activity and, subsequently, the "sustainability of companies that are directly or indirectly related to this sector." "In the context of these measures, air transport is, as might be expected, the fundamental and irreplaceable pillar... Mais >>

Informação: Expansion of Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture Interpretation Centre to provide more services
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment stated at the Lajido de Santa Luzia Centre that the expansion of the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture Interpretation Centre will meet the "significant increase" in the number of visitors, thus enhancing the tourism offer in the area classified as UNESCO World Heritage area. Speaking on sidelines of the public presentation of ... Mais >>

Informação: Support to tourist leisure activities directed to products that are "clearly identified" with the goals of the Azores Destination, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport assured that, through the new incentive scheme - Competir+, the Government will support outdoor tourism leisure activities as well as nature and adventure tourism that are in line with the goals of the Azores Destination. The subsidisation rate can reach 55 to 65 percent of the overall investment. Speaking at the end of a visit to company Pico Spo... Mais >>

Informação: Access to Pico Mountain to have better conditions for visitors and guides, announces Luís Neto Viveiros
The Government of the Azores will improve the access conditions to Pico Mountain, creating a new space reserved for visitors, a support area for guides and a parking area with capacity for 44 vehicles and two buses. The public presentation of the previous study on the construction of a support area for descents and the parking area took place today at a ceremony chaired by the Regional Secretary... Mais >>

Informação: European regions approve Vasco Cordeiro's proposals to boost employment creation in Coastal and Maritime Tourism
The Committee of the Regions approved, by large majority, the report drafted by the President of the Regional Government on the European Strategy for Coastal and Maritime Tourism. The document recommends to the European Commission the implementation of a series of actions and measures to boost the employment creation and wealth generation in the tourism sector of these regions. Vasco Cordeiro's ... Mais >>

Informação: Committee of the Regions to analyse Vasco Cordeiro's report on Coastal and Maritime Tourism
The President of the Government of the Azores will participate in the plenary meeting of the Committee of Regions to be held in Brussels on Tuesday. The meeting will discuss Vasco Cordeiro's report on the European Strategy for growth and employment in the Coastal and Maritime Tourism sector. This is the culmination of a process that began with the appointment of the President of the Government a... Mais >>

Informação: Canyoning meeting reinforces projection of the Azores as a Nature Tourist Destination, says João Bettencourt
The Regional Director for Tourism pointed out the importance of organising the 1st International Canyoning in the Azores Meeting to reinforce the projection of the Azores as a Nature Tourist Destination. Speaking at the opening session of this event on Sunday, João Bettencourt stressed that Canyoning "is another product that will enrich the archipelago's tourism offer, insofar as it provide... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores reinforces support to Rural Tourism, announces Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today on Terceira that the Government of the Azores will reinforce the support awarded to entrepreneurs investing in Rural Tourism. Speaking to journalists after a visit to Quinta do Martelo, to celebrate the World Tourism Day, Vítor Fraga revealed that the support to rural tourism will be reinforced under the new Community Support ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government announces incentive system for maintenance of traditional landscapes
The Regional Secretary for Education and Environment announced on São Jorge that the Government of the Azores will implement an incentive system for the maintenance of traditional landscapes throughout the archipelago. "We are preparing the legal framework on an incentive system for the maintenance of traditional landscapes that are part of classified areas throughout the Region, including ... Mais >>