Informação: Government of the Azores reopens applications for Miosótis Azores award The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorates for the Environment and Tourism, promotes the 7th edition of the Miosótis Azores award. All regional tourism companies may apply from today until October 19. The Miosótis Azores award, which currently distinguishes 91 tourism accommodations on all islands of the Region, aims to enhance the ac... Mais >> Informação: "Kitesurf Odyssey is an event that reflects the feelings of those who seek a unique and active nature destination such as the Azores," says Marta Guerreiro The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism considered that sports events such as Kitesurf Odyssey are a true example of experiences that enhance the image of the Azores as a tourist destination based on active nature, to which we should add up all the activities focused on the sea. Marta Guerreiro spoke this morning in Ponta Delgada at the start of Kitesurf Odyssey, an event that ... Mais >> Informação: Azores are an example of sustained tourism growth, says Regional Director for Tourism The Regional Director for Tourism stated on São Miguel that the Azores are "clearly" an example of a tourist destination where growth has been sustained, highlighting its development since 2014 through joint efforts between the Regional Government and private entities. Filipe Macedo spoke Friday in Porto Formoso during a debate on "Tourism and Sustainability" under the Azores Burning Summer.... Mais >> Informação: Recreational Forest Reserves of S. Miguel, Terceira and Faial highly sought-after by residents and tourists throughout the year The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry estimates that more than 200 thousand people visit each year four of the 27 forest reserves of the Azores, enjoying the landscape and recreational components that these intergenerational spaces offer. According to data from a survey carried out for the first time by the Regional Directorate for Forest Resources this year, during 15 days in May ... Mais >> Informação: New investments reveal confidence in economic activity, which grew 2.3% The Vice-President of the Government highlighted in Angra do Heroísmo the growing private investment in new ventures throughout the Region, namely in the tourism sector. It reveals the confidence of entrepreneurs and companies in the development of the Azores, which registered a growth of 2.3 percent in the economic activity indicator. According to statistical data released this week, the EA... Mais >> Informação: Sérgio Ávila highlights international dimension achieved by Folk Azores festival The Vice-President of the Government highlighted in Angra do Heroísmo the international dimension achieved by the Folk Azores festival, which, since its inception, has already bought thousands of participants from more than 90 countries to the Azores. "It is one of the main cultural events taking place in our Region" and in the country that has achieved and consolidated its international rec... Mais >> Informação: Fossil deposits of Santa Maria are examples of preservation of the authenticity of the Azores, says Marta Guerreiro The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today that the recognition of environmental heritage also involves the preservation of local specificities, adding that the Government is working towards the identification of Santa Maria fossil deposits and the implementation of their protection status. Marta Guerreiro stressed that "what is at stake is the protection and maintenan... Mais >> Informação: Marta Guerreiro highlights diversity of tourist sites in Nordeste The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated Nordeste is an example of a municipality with a great diversity of sites of tourist interest, within the range of available experiences. "Its natural beauty is indisputable, namely several forest reserves, Lombo Gordo beach or Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park. They provide quality activities as recognised by tourists, not to... Mais >> Informação: Azorean Government recognises when investments are fruitful and guarantees continuity of Red Bull Cliff Diving in 2018, says Marta Guerreiro The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated in Vila Franca do Campo that the Government of the Azores knows how to recognise when investments are fruitful," adding that the success of Red Bull Cliff Diving ensures its return in 2018. "The organisation of this event in the Azores is already regarded as a classic in the calendar of sports events worldwide, which fits perfectly... Mais >> Informação: Azores to participate in 5th Macao International Tourism Expo The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for Tourism, participates in the 5th Macao International Tourism Expo - MITE, which runs on July 7 - 9. The holding of this seminar and the exchange of contacts is of particular importance due to the fact that the flight connections between the Chinese territory and Lisbon will be established soon. There... Mais >>
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