Informação: 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... Mais >> Informação: 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 ... Mais >> Informação: Low cost flights on Terceira to have significant impact on the island's economy, says Sérgio Ávila The Vice-President of the Government highlighted in Angra do Heroism the "fulfilment of a commitment taken in April" that has led to the announcement made today regarding low cost flights between Mainland Portugal and Lajes Airport, which are due to start in December. Sérgio Ávila spoke at a press conference for the presentation of flight programme, operated by Ryanair, adding that the ... Mais >> Informação: Mapping of Santa Maria's insular shelf contributes to sustainable development of "blue economy" in the Azores A scientific mapping campaign of the insular shelf of Santa Maria Island and the top of Formigas seamount is running until September 14 under the "PLATMAR project - Evolution of volcanic island shelves: the island of Santa Maria and implications for risk assessment, mapping habitats and management of marine aggregates." The Regional Director for Sea Affairs stressed that this project, which uses a... Mais >> Informação: 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... Mais >> Informação: Regional Director for Support to the Investment and Competitiveness highlights success of "Azores Shop" in Lisbon The Regional Director for Support to the Investment and Competitiveness welcomed today the success of the "Azores Shop" in Lisbon. The government official stressed that this success is based on the "credibility, strength, experience and knowledge of the Azorean market and Azorean products, as demonstrated by the concessionaire running that space - Fábrica de Licores Eduardo Ferreira & Filhos.... Mais >> Informação: Government of the Azores invests in sustainability of underwater tourism, says Brito e Abreu The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology pointed out in Vila do Porto that the Regional Government has promoted the "sustainability of underwater tourism" in the archipelago, noting that the island of Santa Maria has an area of over 80 hectares dedicated to the conservation of fishing resources. Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke on the sidelines of a visit to some of the areas with rest... Mais >> Informação: 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... Mais >> Informação: Strategic and Marketing Plan of the Azores Tourism is fundamental tool to address new challenges, says Vítor Fraga The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated on Corvo that the Strategic and Marketing Plan for the Azores Tourism (PEMTA) is an essential tool to overcome the new challenges the sector faces. Vítor Fraga spoke Wednesday at the presentation of PEMTA on the smallest island of the Azores. The government official noted that 2015 was best year ever for regional tourism, overcoming, or ... Mais >> Informação: Sea Week is the best nautical festival in the country and a fundamental tool in the tourism promotion of the Azores, says Vítor Fraga The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Horta that the Sea Week is a reference in nautical festivals held in Portugal. It plays an important role in the promotion of the Azores in nautical tourism, an area where the Region aspires to become a reference at an international level."It may not be the biggest nautical festival in the country, but is certainly the best nautical festiv... Mais >>
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