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The Views Hotel Honoured for Good Lighting Practices

The Views Hotels Group, on Madeira Island, has been awarded the Platinum prize for ‘Night with Life’ for its three establishments (The Views Oásis, Monumental, and Baía Hotels). This recognition, awarded by SPEA Madeira, is due to the good lighting practices adopted by the group, which include reducing light pollution, reducing the intensity and …

Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism and Culture represented at the “Environmental Sustainability in Motor Sport” Forum

The Regional Secretariat for the Economy, Tourism and Culture was present at the Forum on ‘Environmental Sustainability in Motor Sport’, held in Funchal on the afternoon of 31 July, during the Rali Vinho Madeira. Dr. Cora Teixeira, Director of Tourism Qualification Services, attended the event on behalf of the Regional Secretary for Economy, Tourism …

Civil Protection Carried Out Regular Inspection of Hotel Unit in Madeira

On May 16th, the Civil Protection Services carried out a regular inspection of a hotel unit in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. This action, as stipulated by the legislation on fire safety in buildings, aims to guarantee the maintenance of approved safety conditions and the implementation of self-protection measures.

During the inspection, tests were conducted …

67 Madeiran Tourist Establishments Honoured with the ‘Green Key’ Award

On July 5th, the ‘Green Key’ awards ceremony was held at the Pestana Casino Hotel, honouring 67 Madeiran tourist establishments for their good environmental practices.The Green Key programme promotes sustainable tourism, recognising establishments that implement good environmental and social practices, and value environmental management and Environmental Education for Sustainability. Madeira stood out in this …

Summer Opening Festival Promotes Sustainability in Collaboration with Greener Act

This year, the Summer Opening Festival is teaming up with Greener Act to promote sustainability by combining community action and art. According to a press release, a sculpture in the shape of a whale will be presented, created by local artist António Vieira, which celebrates the island’s marine ecosystem and emphasises the importance of …

Madeira nominated ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Destination’

Madeira has been nominated for ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Destination 2024’ by the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, a new category of the World Travel Awards. This distinction, which was presented for the first time this year, places Madeira among eight destinations, including Mauritius, Belize, Alqueva (Portugal), Palawan (Philippines), Red Sea (Saudi Arabia) and …

Regional Directorate of Tourism donates decorative tarpaulins to social institutions in the context of sustainability

As part of Environment Week and in line with the process of certifying the Autonomous Region of Madeira as a Sustainable Tourist Destination, the Regional Directorate for Tourism (DRT) has donated several tarpaulins, previously used in the themed decorations for the Carnival Festivities and the Flower Festival 2024, to various educational and social institutions.

After …

Madeira among Europe’s top green destinations in 2024

Madeira was recently featured in the prestigious “The Green List 2024” by British magazine Wanderlust, which recognises the world’s most sustainable destinations and projects. The Autonomous Region of Madeira ranks eighth among European destinations, standing out for its commitment to sustainable environmental practices and the preservation of its unique biodiversity.

Madeira’s inclusion on this list …

Madeira Sustainable For All joins Eco Rally Madeira

Madeira Sustainable For All joined Eco Rally Madeira, an event supported by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture through the Regional Directorate for Tourism, the first edition of the 100% electric rally that took place in Madeira on 16 and 17 September, during the fourth race of the Prio New Energies Portuguese Championship. …

Madeira certificada como destino turístico sustentável

Madeira certified as a sustainable tourism destination

The Autonomous Region of Madeira was recognized as a sustainable tourism destination, having received the Silver Award from EarthCheck, an international certifying entity accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to certify tourism destinations.

The certification process was developed by Madeira’s Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture, and started at the end of July …