SATA is implementing accessibility measures by making flyers available in Braille and investing in training in Portuguese Sign Language. These initiatives reflect the airline’s commitment to promoting inclusion and ensuring that all passengers have an accessible and comfortable travelling experience. Source: Açores 9
EDA is currently involved in a European eel recovery project at the four mini-hydroelectric power stations installed in Ribeira Quente, in São Miguel, Azores. This project aims to restore and preserve the population of this endangered species in the region’s aquatic ecosystems. With initiatives focussed on improving water quality and creating suitable habitats, EDA intends …
Bensaude Hotels Collection has revealed that it has managed to save water enough for more than 294,000 showers, as well as gas enough to cook 6,046 meals and diesel enough to travel around Portugal from north to south 19 times through conservation initiatives. These savings reflect the company’s ongoing efforts to adopt sustainable practices to …
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The Government of the Azores was delighted to receive the distinction awarded by Viajes National Geographic magazine, which recognized the region as the Best European Destination. This achievement reflects not only the natural and cultural beauty of the Azores, but also the ongoing commitment to offering quality tourist experiences. The air connections and the diversity …
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The “New Elderly” Programme has announced the recruitment of 40 more home careers to its team, in response to the growing needs of the elderly population. This project, which aims to offer quality care and personalized assistance to the elderly who remain at home, plays an important role in promoting the well-being and safety of …
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Picos de Aventura, a tourist entertainment company based in Ponta Delgada, is preparing the fifth edition of the BioTalks event, dedicated entirely to science, the Azores and their biodiversity. This year’s event is new: it will be split into two days. The first day will be dedicated to a Scientific Illustration Workshop, while the second …
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The Azores Brand will be present at SAGAL 2024 – the Flavours of Portugal Export Fair, with the participation of 28 companies from various islands and different food production sectors. This is the second year running that the Azores have been present at this event, held at the Lisbon International Fair (FIL), an initiative dedicated …
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António Ventura, Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, emphasizes the notable growth of PDO and PGI community qualifications in the Azores, with the positive impact on the local economy by boosting employment and preserving the environment. António Ventura emphasizes the crucial importance of certifications in rural regions such as the Azores, influencing development, land-use planning …
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Horta Town Hall has launched the ‘Horta Sustainable Tourism’ campaign, handing out flow regulators to companies in the tourist accommodation sector. This measure, part of the 2nd Municipal Sustainable Development Week, is the result of an application to the PRORURAL+ program (Media 7.6.1), aimed at raising awareness and reducing water consumption in the tourism sector. …