- Licensing of Tourism Infrastructures
New Azores Tourism portal provides tourists and investors with easier access to tourist information
"Tourism Strategy 2035" conference on October 21 in Ponta Delgada
Azores win two important distinctions at ITB Berlin 2024 and stand out in Europe
The nine islands that make up the Azores Archipelago have distinctively different landscapes and a rich environmental, natural and cultural heritage.
They represent a true paradise for nature-lovers and those who enjoy active holidays. The existing range of activities on offer, which include golf, whale watching, hiking, big game fishing and diving, combined with quality hotels and rural tourism accommodation, facilities for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) and for cruise tourism guarantee an unforgettable holiday experience.
Tea production, the manufacture of cigars, the unique lakes, local cuisine and the friendliness of the local people are just some aspects of the Azores that make it a unique and different place to visit.
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November 13, 2024
New Azores Tourism portal provides tourists and investors with easier access to tourist information
Presented at the Azores Tourism Summit earlier this month, the new Azores Tourism Portal (https://turismo.azores.gov.pt/) aims to provide easier access to tourist information in the Region and streamline the user experience. The Azores Tourism Portal is an innovative platform that centralises on a single official website a wide range of tourism-related services and content previously scattered across various channels to provide a more efficient and integrated experience for all users. The new website encompasses all the relevant institutional information, from the legislation in force on licensing activities and financial incentives to the services and tourist resources under the responsibility of the Regional Directorate for Tourism, such as the Azores Routes and hiking trails. In addition, it provides information on the strategic tools for tourism development in the region, including PEMTA 2030 - the Strategic and Marketing Plan for Tourism in the Azores. This new communication tool gives entrepreneurs and potential investors centralised access to regulatory and strategic information designed to guide promoters in the planning and decision-making process of possible investments, providing tools and resources that enable the development of new businesses and tourism initiatives. New resources will soon be made available, ensuring that many of the processes that used to take place via email can now be handled via the tourism platform. The new Azores Tourism Portal is the result of the dematerialisation and digital transition process in this sector, which has already begun at Tourist Information Offices, providing digital access (with the possibility of downloading) to all island brochures and maps. The platform also includes a section focused on the Region's tourism offer, with all kinds of tourist information for each of the nine islands, namely geography, history, gastronomy, places to visit and activities to do, among others. Additionally, it contains a section listing licensed accommodation companies, tourist entertainment on land and at sea, car rentals, travel agencies, restaurants and public transport, as well as links to other platforms and information materials in digital format. With this new digital tool, the Regional Directorate for Tourism ensures a dynamic and permanent communication channel with all its audiences, reinforcing its commitment to promoting the sustainable development of tourism in the Azores and encouraging innovation and growth in the sector.
October 16, 2024
"Tourism Strategy 2035" conference on October 21 in Ponta Delgada
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, will hold the fourth session of the "Tourism Strategy 2035" conference on October 21 at the Ponta Delgada Public Library and Regional Archive Auditorium. Under the theme "Building the Tourism of the Future," this conference will feature speeches by the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Berta Cabral, and the Secretary of State for Tourism, Pedro Machado, at the opening session, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on October 21. This will be followed by a speech delivered by the President of the National Tourism Authority, Carlos Abade, on the theme "Strategy 2035: The challenges of the sector." The discussion panel "How to respond to the challenges of tourism," which closes this conference, will feature speeches by the Regional Director for Tourism, Rosa Costa, the Vice-President of the Board of Directors of Finançor, Romão Braz, the President of the AHRESP (Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Similar Services of Portugal) Delegation in the Azores, Cláudia Chaves, and the Executive Director of Bensaude Turismo, Jorge Aguiar.