Informação: President of the Government satisfied with organisation of WorldConexx Congress in the Azores
The President of the Regional Government conveyed his satisfaction that the Azores were chosen for the 2014 edition of WorldConexx, a global event promoted by the company Globestar Systems that will feature former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown as the main guest speaker. "This is a way of disseminating our Region, not only for natural beauties, but also for its potentialities in terms of en... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government reinforces financial support for tourist activities and the promotion of the Azores Destination
Under the Regional Legislative Decree no.18/2005/A, the Regional Government has decided to increase the global allocation for the support to the development of tourist activities and the promotion of the Azores destination by entities, associations or individuals; this year's budget was set at approximately 1.2 million Euros. The Regional Secretary of Tourism and Transport stressed that this amou... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government promotes integrated action plan to promote viticulture
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources revealed today in Madalena do Pico that the Regional Government will implement an action plan to recover, preserve and stimulate the potential of the vineyard culture and wine production in the archipelago. "The ongoing work intends to enhance not only the increased profitability of the vineyard culture, but also all business-related areas, including ... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila announces launch of tender for the creation of the Azores Brand
The Vice-President of the Government announced today the launch of the public tender for the "Acquisition of Services for the Creation and Design of the Visual Identity of the Azores Brand as well as for the Creation and Development of Different Manuals and Technical Studies on the Implementation of the Brand." This initiative is taking place in the context of the Azorean Agenda for Employment Cre... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government announces creation of Holy Spirit Festivals Route - Azores/Communities
The Government announced today the creation of a Holy Spirit Festival Route - Azores/Communities in the first semester of this year, an initiative that will become available through an Internet platform. This project will provide historical information about each festivity with photographs and videos depicting its organisation and evolution over the years as well as the respective date of celebr... Mais >>

Informação: "Meus Açores, Meus Amores" programme registered over 2,500 applicants, reveals Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed on the island of Santa Maria that the senior tourism programme "Meus Açores, Meus Amores" (My Azores, My Love) has registered over 2,500 applications. Speaking at a dinner held with the first group of participants in Vila do Porto on Thursday, Vítor Fraga noted that this programme is "truly successful" as many Azoreans have expr... Mais >>

Informação: Vítor Fraga announces the Azores will host World Copa Foot 21 over the next three years
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced this morning that the Regional Government has already secured the organisation of the World Copa Foot 21 over the next three years. This year's edition will take place in the Azores from June 21 to 28 and is expected to bring together about 1500 athletes aged between 9 and 15. During the speech delivered during the presentation of this c... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government continues to promote international events in the Azores, assures Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport assured on Thursday that the Government will continue to promote the organisation of "international events" in the Azores, especially those related to the sea, such as diving, surf, windsurf and sailing. "Hence, we are proud to support the first edition of the European Championship of Underwater Photography on the island of Graciosa," said Ví... Mais >>

Informação: Challenges in the tourism sector require consensus and commitment, defends Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government conveyed his satisfaction with the positive developments that have been registered in the tourism sector, however he alerted for the work that still needs to be done, an effort that "requires the consensus, the commitment and the work of all" to achieve the desired goals. "It is undeniable that, after several years when a series of indicators were negative, the tour... Mais >>

Informação: Fifty tourist accommodations distinguished with environmental award on all Azorean islands
Created by the Regional Government to encourage the implementation of good environmental practices, the "Green Accommodations - Myosotis Azores" award distinguished this year 18 tourist accommodations, comprising all islands of the archipelago for the first time. The Regional Secretaries for Tourism and Transport, Vítor Fraga, and for Natural Resources, Luís Neto Viveiros, delivered tod... Mais >>