Informação: Marta Guerreiro points out that "very positive" data on Azores Tourism in 2017 evidence the "investment in qualification" and the "results achieved" The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism pointed out that the growth in the tourism sector stands at 24%, being higher than that registered in overnight stays, a growth of 21%. These figures "evidence the investment in qualification" made by the Region as "a path that has been followed with concrete results." Marta Guerreiro spoke this morning at the end of a visit to Furnas Lake... Mais >> Informação: Praia da Vitoria registers sustained development in tourism and business attraction The Vice-President revealed in Praia da Vitória that another international company in the field of new technologies has already installed in this municipality. This is the sixth to invest in the island under the "Terceira Tech Island," a programme promoted by the Regional Government under the economic revitalisation measures in face of the reduction of US forces at Lajes Base. "At the moment,... Mais >> Informação: Marta Guerreiro defends "promotion and dissemination" of World Heritage Cities under MAC CITY 2020 project through "specificities" that make them "authentic" The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated that the five Macaronesian World Heritage cities should focus on the "further promotion and dissemination" of this Euro-African network, focusing on the "specificities that make them so authentic." Marta Guerreiro spoke in Angra do Heroísmo at the closing session of the 2nd Interreg MAC CITY 2020 Seminar on Cultural Tourism in ... Mais >> Informação: Santa Maria Island accounts for "a quarter" of Miosótis awards delivered in 2018 The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism highlighted today the island of Santa Maria for registering "almost a quarter" of Miosótis awards in the Region. They aim to distinguish "the regional accommodation units that invest in sustainable tourism through the implementation of an appropriate environmental behaviour." Marta Guerreiro spoke in Vila do Porto at the delivery cere... Mais >> Informação: Azores trails available on Portuguese Trails online platform The Azores trails are available on the Portuguese Trails online platform, featuring information and contents in five languages. This tool presents itself as a privileged means of communication in international markets for companies and entities involved in the project. The inclusion of the Region in this platform led by Tourism of Portugal, through the collaboration with the Azorean Government, pr... Mais >> Informação: Marta Guerreiro says Red Bull Cliff Diving ensures "effective promotional return" and increases tourism flows The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated that the third stage of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Competition taking place in the Azores ensures "an effective promotional return" and "increases tourism flows." "With this event, we have managed to enhance the visibility of the destination with a high level of national and international promotion that demonstrates the potenti... Mais >> Informação: Opening of new hotel units boosts dynamics of tourism in the Azores The Vice-President of the Government pointed out in Praia da Vitória the great dynamics of the tourism sector on the island of Terceira and in the Azores, highlighting the "moment of extreme confidence in the tourism sector as well as in the regional economy.” Sérgio Ávila spoke Thursday at the opening of the Royal Beach Hostel & Suites, where he considered this 30-bed hotel u... Mais >> Informação: Vasco Cordeiro announces training courses in the tourism sector on all islands The President of the Regional Government opened today the new Graciosa Tourism Office in Santa Cruz, where he announced the creation of vocational training courses in this sector, covering all islands. They are scheduled to begin at the end of high season. "This measure will reach all islands of the archipelago. It represents another important step taken towards a complementary response to the ne... Mais >> Informação: Access rules promote active management of protected areas in the Azores The Regional Director for the Environment stressed this morning the importance of implementing access rules and limiting the number of visitors in certain protected areas. Hence, it will ensure a quality management in the most sensitive areas and their monitoring in favour of an "active conservation of natural heritage that does not exclude their use." The four ordinances establishing these rules ... Mais >> Informação: Opening of new trail on Faial represents "investment" in the consolidation of the Azores as nature destination, says Marta Guerreiro The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stressed that the opening of the pedestrian trail designated as "Discovering Ribeirinha" on Faial Island represents "an investment in the consolidation of the Region as a Nature destination." Marta Guerreiro spoke Wednesday at the opening of the new trail promoted by the Village Council of Ribeirinha in Horta. According to her, the trail "... Mais >>
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