2019
The Azores become the first archipelago in the world as a sustainable tourist destination
2019
Involvement in the BLUE Azores project Launch of LIFE Vidalia and LIFE IP Azores Natura Programs Azores with bronze status in EarthCheck tourist destination certification process
2018
Creation of Azores DMO EarthCheck benchmarking process begins to certify the Azores as a sustainable tourist destination
2017
Beginning of the Azores certification process as a sustainable tourism destination (stakeholders workshops) Congress: Azores, Towards Sustainability Creation of the Sustainability Charter of the Azores
2016
Recognition of São Jorge Fajãs as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
2015
Azores Geopark became a UNESCO territory Implementation of the “Parque Escola” project
2014
Quality Coast Platinum Award
2013
Integration into the European and Global Geopark Networks Quality Coast Gold Award
2012
Quality Coast Top 100 Award European Charter for Sustainable Tourism
2010
Geopark Azores