According to a report released by the Civil Protection Service, in the first half of this year, levada and hiking trail accidents reached unprecedented highs.
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Binter Airways has launched its new summer promotion.
Yesterday was not an easy day for the EasyJet passengers who boarded a Porto flight bound for Funchal, which was supposed to depart at midday, as they were left sitting on the aircraft for an hour and a half.
The Madeira International Airport was on high alert this afternoon after a technical issue aboard a Ryanair flight bound for Lisbon was identified.
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, considers that if the price of hotels and the expense per tourist has risen exponentially, there is no need to fear the future of Madeira's tourism.
ACI Europe, the trade association of the European industry that defends the collective interests of European airports, in particular, airport management and operations, awarded a joint distinction to the International Airport of Madeira and Menorca Airport.
Madeira will not become a mass tourism destination, says Eduardo Jesus, the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Culture.
A well-known businessman was rescued by a group of tourists today.
Strong winds led to the cancellation of 24 arrivals and the diversion of 5 flights.
A Spanish tourist aged between 40 -50 fell fifty metres yesterday morning at the Água d' Alto, in São Vicente, while canyoning.
The inauguration of the new Porto Santo Terminal will be held on the 24th of June at 16:30.
The President of the Government, Miguel Albuquerque, today visited the refurbished hotel unit Sentido Galoso, Caniço de Baixo. While talking to reporters, the President said he believes that tourism figures will reach 10 million overnight stays (hotel level) in 2023.
On the 22nd, 25th, and 27th of June, the Porto Santo Line will operate an additional service.
Marina Barbosa, from the PS, asked Jorge Carvalho, now that the management of the Professional School of Hospitality and Tourism comes under governmental control, if there will be job opportunities in Madeira/Porto Santo for young people trained at the educational establishment, or will they, as now, emigrate.
Despite the warnings and no entry signs at the access points of some of the closed pedestrian routes, tourists are choosing to ignore them and access the trails.