Economic agents want Tourism of Portugal to promote the Azores

Economic and business associations in the Azores, including the local Chamber of Commerce and the Hotel Association, are calling for immediate action from the national agency 'Turismo de Portugal' to boost tourism to the archipelago. They report a 3.1% decline in overnight stays between January and August 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, and are requesting urgent measures such as increased international marketing, more air capacity, and the operational activation of the regional Air Routes Development Fund.