The President of the Regional Government insists that people are working themselves into a frenzy over the occasional cases of indiscipline on the part of tourists.
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Bad parking in Pico Do Areeiro is now a daily event, as tourism professionals again voiced their anger at the lack of consideration by drivers and their inability to park, preventing tour buses from being able to drive along the road in safety, let alone park.
So far, EasyJet has cancelled 350 flights between the 21st and 25th of July, due to industrial action.
When interviewed by local newspaper, JM, several travel agents admitted to not wanting to work with low-cost airlines.
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.
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.