[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” full_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1564156894233{background-image: url(https://sustainable.azores.gov.pt/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/H_Header-2.jpg?id=6909) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”100px” el_class=”arg-spacer”][vc_single_image image=”9930″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:50|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”white” align=”align_left” border_width=”7″ el_width=”50″][vc_custom_heading text=”The Azores are the first archipelago in the world to achieve international certification of sustainable destination by an entity accredited by the Global Council for Sustainable Tourism.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1%2C5″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1578307740348{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”100px” el_class=”arg-spacer”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1575479108347{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 12% !important;padding-left: 12% !important;background-color: #ededed !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”100px” el_class=”arg-spacer”][argenta_sc_heading module_type_layout=”on_left” subtitle_type_layout=”without_subtitle” hide_divider=”1″ title=”DMO AZORES” title_typo=”weight~inherit” title_color=”#65ae6e”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Azores DMO is the entity responsible for the Sustainability Management of the Azores Tourist Destination.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%2365ae6e|line_height:1%2C5″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Under the auspices of the Government of the Azores and the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructure, the DMO’s main function is to coordinate sustainability efforts and initiatives acting as a stimulus for the development of sustainable tourism with public and private sector partners.[/vc_column_text][argenta_sc_button layout=”fill” shape_size=”small” shape_rounded=”1″ appearance_effect=”fade-up” color=”#65ae6e” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsustainable.azores.gov.pt%2Fen%2Fcertification%2F%23dmo|title:MORE|target:%20_blank|”][vc_empty_space height=”100px” el_class=”arg-spacer”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1563810551024{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 12% !important;padding-left: 12% !important;background-color: #69c3c9 !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”100px” el_class=”arg-spacer”][argenta_sc_heading module_type_layout=”on_left” subtitle_type_layout=”without_subtitle” hide_divider=”1″ title=”COLLABORATE” title_typo=”weight~inherit” title_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Your collaboration is fundamental to the certification of the Azores as a sustainable destination. Be part of this project.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1%2C5″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]This space is open to you. Leave us your opinions, suggestions and questions.[/vc_column_text][argenta_sc_button layout=”fill” shape_size=”small” shape_rounded=”1″ appearance_effect=”fade-up” color=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsustainable.azores.gov.pt%2Fen%2Fcollaborate%2F|title:MORE|target:%20_blank|” text_color=”#69c3c9″][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1564571774149{background-image: url(https://sustainable.azores.gov.pt/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/home-contacto.jpg?id=6765) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”300px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1481125466460{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”90px” el_class=”arg-spacer”][argenta_sc_heading module_type_layout=”on_middle” subtitle_type_layout=”bottom_subtitle” divider_type=”solid” hide_divider=”1″ title=”AZORES TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY” title_typo=”weight~inherit” subtitle=”World’s first certified archipelago as a sustainable touristic destination” subtitle_typo=”weight~inherit”][vc_empty_space height=”40px” el_class=”arg-spacer”][argenta_sc_video_module layout=”with_preview” button_layout=”outline” link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4cDwx7aygo” preview_image=”8477″][vc_empty_space height=”90px” el_class=”arg-spacer”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”30″ equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1575479030080{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;background-color: #ededed !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1565091885335{padding-top: 20% !important;padding-right: 12% !important;padding-bottom: 20% !important;padding-left: 12% !important;background-image: url(https://sustainable.azores.gov.pt/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Home_destaq-2bl-cartilha.jpg?id=7577) !important;}”][argenta_sc_heading module_type_layout=”on_left” subtitle_type_layout=”without_subtitle” hide_divider=”1″ title=”CHARTER” title_typo=”font_size~40||line_height~42||weight~inherit” title_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]The Azores Sustainability Charter is an initiative aimed at promoting inclusive and comprehensive sustainable development in the region.[/vc_column_text][argenta_sc_button layout=”fill” shape_size=”small” shape_rounded=”1″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsustainable.azores.gov.pt%2Fen%2Fcharter%2F|title:MORE|target:%20_blank|” color=”#fab734″ text_color=”#ffffff” hover_text_color=”#fab734″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1565091906986{padding-top: 20% !important;padding-right: 12% !important;padding-bottom: 20% !important;padding-left: 12% !important;background-image: url(https://sustainable.azores.gov.pt/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Home_destaq-2bl-certificacao.jpg?id=7576) !important;}”][argenta_sc_heading module_type_layout=”on_left” subtitle_type_layout=”without_subtitle” hide_divider=”1″ title=”CERTIFICATION” title_typo=”font_size~40||line_height~42||weight~inherit” title_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]

The Silver status of international certification as a sustainable destination has already been achieved. The process of protecting and preserving the multiplicity of the region’s natural, historical and cultural resources continues.

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