Informação: International Folklore Festival is one of the most relevant events taking place in the Azores, says Sérgio Ávila The Vice-President of the Government stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the International Folklore Festival "is undoubtedly one of the most relevant events taking place in the Region." "Taking into consideration its growing importance year after year, it is a cultural reference not only in our Region, but also in our country", said Sérgio Ávila. The Vice-President spoke at the welcomi... Mais >> Informação: Reinforcement of charter operations with USA to boost tourism on the Central Island Group, says Vítor Fraga The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Angra do Heroísmo that charter operation between the USA and Terceira, which began in 2015, has boosted tourism not only on this island but also throughout the Central Group Islands. In this context, he stressed the Government will continue to expend this operation next winter, with a potential increase of 17,800 overnight stays for r... Mais >> Informação: Regional pedestrian trails are sought after by more than 60 percent of visitors The network of pedestrian trails of the Azores, being one of the most sought-after products in nature tourism, was reinforced today with the opening of "Entre Montes" (Between Hills) trail, located in Faial Natural Park. "According to one study, about 60 to 70 percent of visitors seek our pedestrian trails," said the Regional Director for Tourism. João Bettencourt stressed that the Region cu... Mais >> Informação: Government of the Azores renews European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in the Lands of "Priolo" The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and the Environment, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment, will renew the application to the award of the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in the Lands of "Priolo" (CETS) in the municipalities of Nordeste and Povoação, S. Miguel. This renewal process, which started in May and will be completed by the end of this year, promo... Mais >> Informação: Good moment in regional tourism should be regarded as starting point for the projection of the Azores destination, says Vítor Fraga The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated the fact that the tourism sector is experiencing a new period of development should not be regarded as a finishing line, but rather as starting point for the Azores to excel in tourism at a global level. "The latest indicators continue to show that we are on a path of consolidation towards the sector's sustainability," Vítor Fraga said, ... Mais >> Informação: Azores have one hundred viewpoints and picnic parks under the Government's administration, reveals Vítor Fraga The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport revealed today that there are one hundred viewpoints and picnic parks across the archipelago under the Government's administration. For Vítor Fraga, this fact "clearly shows the size and importance of these infrastructures for everyone: those who live here and those who visit us." The Secretary for Tourism spoke at the opening of Melo Nunes Vi... Mais >> Informação:
Azores participate in "The Tall Ships Races Lisboa 2016" The Azores will participate will have their own space at Santa Apolónia Cruise Terminal in Lisbon during “The Tall Ships Races,” a competition historically linked to the sea and sailing to be held between July 22 and 25. The participation of the Region in this event, with a space of about 100 m2, embodies the strategy to enhance the visibility of the Azores destination and the Az... Mais >> Informação: Santa Maria keeps up with good performance in the tourism sector, says Vítor Fraga The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said the island of Santa Maria has been keeping up with the positive development of the regional tourism sector, which is the "result of a joint work that has been developed by public and private entities." "While it is true that the first five months of the year reflect an increase of 36% of overnights stays in traditional hotels in the Region, San... Mais >> Informação: Vítor Fraga says Red Bull Cliff Diving 2016 was the best edition ever The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Vila Franca do Campo that this year's edition of Red Bull Cliff Diving was "the best ever." Vítor Fraga spoke at the press conference held at the end of the event, conveying his "great satisfaction" for having assured that the competition will continue to be held in the Azores in the next two years. According to him, this "demonstrate... Mais >> Informação: Carlos Machado Museum promotes conference on "Tourism and Traditions" The Regional Directorate for Culture, through the Carlos Machado Museum, promotes a conference on "Tourism and Traditions" included in the cycle "Domingos Rebêlo under multiple perspectives" that takes place next Friday, July 8, at Santa Bárbara Centre in Ponta Delgada at 6:30 PM. This session will feature the participation of Ana Isabel Moniz, who will deliver a paper on "Museums and t... Mais >>
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