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

2009

Recognition of Flores Island as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

2008

Creation of Island Natural Parks