Marca Açores attends SAGAL with 28 companies from various islands
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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Ponta Delgada introduces card-accessible eco-islands for waste collection
Ponta Delgada is getting a new sustainable look with the installation of accessible eco-islands. The municipality has begun a process of transitioning the waste collection model, which aims to gradually remove containers from the streets and replace them with these innovative eco-islands. These structures not only contribute to a cleaner, more organized aesthetic for the …
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Azores renew Quality Coast award
The Azores continue to establish themselves as a benchmark destination by renewing their Quality Coast award. This recognition, awarded by the European Coastal and Marine Union, highlights the excellence of the Azorean islands in terms of the sustainable management and preservation of their coastal areas. With their unique natural beauty and ongoing commitment to environmental …
Navy organises coastal and underwater clean-up in solidarity
The Navy organised a coastal and underwater clean-up operation in the port of Vila Franca do Campo, in São Miguel. The initiative, carried out in partnership with various institutions, aimed to raise public awareness of the problem of marine litter. As a result of this action, the rubbish collected will be converted into a charitable …
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Azores are “Best Adventure Destination,” according to the World Travel Awards
The Azores were designated as the “Best Adventure Destination” in the world at the World Travel Awards ceremony held on December 1 in Dubai. This prestigious global acknowledgment highlights the excellence of the experiences provided by the Azores, which had previously secured the title of Best Adventure Destination in Europe consecutively in 2020, 2021, and …
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Azores receive ‘Silver Level IV’ in Sustainable Tourism Destination Certification
The Azores have solidified their position as a global leader in sustainable tourism by achieving the ‘Silver Level IV’ certification for “Sustainable Destination” from EarthCheck. This recognition is based on the rigorous sustainability criteria established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), reinforcing the Azores as the only archipelagic destination in the world to attain …
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Local SDG Platform unites 80 Azorean organisations to promote sustainable development
On 17 January 2024, a landmark moment took place in the Azores, where 80 people representing the 9 islands and more than 50 different entities came together through the Local SDG Platform. This meeting was promoted by Sustainable Azores – Azores DMO, which aims to respond to one of the region’s biggest challenges: the collaborative …
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Corvo promotes reuse and recycling to achieve “Zero Waste” certification
“Azores Routes” wins National Tourism Award in the category Authentic Tourism
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructure informs that the project “Azores Routes – Cultural and Landscape Itineraries”, developed and promoted with the Regional Authoroty of Tourism, won the category “Authentic Tourism” of the National Tourism Award 2022, an initiative of Expresso and BPI. “It is a national recognition of great relevance that makes …
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