Chronology
HIGHLIGHT
1983
UNESCO recognizes Angra do Heroísmo Historic Center as World Heritage Site
2004
UNESCO recognizes the Pico Island Vineyard Culture Landscape as a World Heritage Site
2007
Recognition of Corvo and Graciosa Islands as UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
2009
Recognition of Flores Island as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
2014
Achievement of Quality Coast Platinum Award
2016
Recognition of São Jorge Fajãs as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
2017
Congress: Azores, towards sustainability
2018
Creation of Açores DMO – Sustainability Management Structure of the Azores Tourist Destination
2018
Benchmarking process begins for certification of the Azores as a sustainable tourist destination by EarthCheck