The Autonomous Region of Madeira has renewed its certification as a ‘Sustainable Tourist Destination’, achieving the 2nd level of the silver certification, by EarthCheck, a world-leading organisation in sustainable tourism, accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. This recognition has been highlighted on the EarthCheck website and was also mentioned in the World Tourism …
The ‘Clean Madeira’ campaign was launched by a foreign couple living in Madeira, Irina Moldova, from Moldova, and Sergio Luis Recalde, from Argentina, with the aim of sensitising visitors, especially younger ones, to preserving the island’s environment. The ‘Banana Ranger’, is the campaign´s character, who amusingly promotes the importance of keeping the island clean, …
The Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism and Culture and the Portuguese Automobile and Karting Federation (FPAK) signed a cooperation protocol on 1 August 2024.Read the full article here.
The Reid’s Palace Hotel in Madeira has reinforced its commitment to the conservation of the monk seal by adopting one of the five new cubs of this species in the archipelago. This sponsorship is part of a partnership with the Forest and Nature Conservation Institute (IFCN) and includes the promotion of awareness-raising activities among …
The Regional Directorate for the Environment and Climate Action (DRAAC), through the Environmental Inspection and Legal Action Unit (UNIAAJ), is running a campaign among car maintenance and repair shops to promote good environmental practices and the correct management of the waste produced. The aim is to raise awareness and inform business owners about compliance …
This summer, the Madeira Archives and Library (ABM) will hold three storytelling sessions with Portuguese Sign Language (LGP) interpretation, on 27 July, 10 and 24 August, at 11:00 am. The sessions are free and aimed at children up to the age of 12, with the presence of interpreters from the Deafblind Support Division of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
