Fam e Press Trips Montreal e Nova Iorque

Fam e Press Trips Montreal e Nova Iorque

A Ilha Terceira recebeu, entre os dias 15 e 27 de junho, agentes de viagens, operadores turísticos e jornalistas provenientes de Montreal e Nova Iorque. A ação, promovida pela Câmara do Comércio de Angra do Heroísmo (CCAH), no seguimento da inauguração dessas duas novas rotas aéreas com destino à Terceira, envolveu 16 participantes provenientes do mercado norte americano.

Para além da divulgação do destino, através das redes sociais e imprensa norte americana, os elementos integrantes das FAM e PRESS trips deixaram-nos as suas primeiras impressões, destacando o bem receber dos Terceirenses; o património cultural, em específico o centro histórico de Angra do Heroísmo; a gastronomia e vinhos; as paisagens; os banhos nas piscinas naturais; a observação de cetáceos; as caminhadas.

“This island has a simple kind of magic to it (…) our guide did a phenomenal job! (…) was out going, kind and knowledgeable about his home. (…) From Hiking to food, to watching the bulls roam the streets, it is definitely an adventure I will never forget. As for the activities, whale watching, swimming, hiking and all of the scenic stops were certainly the highlight of my stay. Although, we cannot ignore how fabulous the cuisine and wine selection is in Terceira. I enjoyed every meal!”

“Terceira was fantastic. The festival was such a wonderful experience, as was the hike, the food, the wine … (…) how impressed I was with how proud the islanders are in their home and with how welcoming everyone we encountered was. I was also impressed with how easy and quick the flight to the island is. The crew on both flights were top-notch.”

 

“Thanks for my first (but hopefully not last) trip to the Azores. (…) I can see influences from many other countries even in a small city like UNESCO's unique and Amazing Angra. (…) While my favorite fort is in AGRA -- (Agra, home of the Taj Mahal) -- my favorite CITY with forts is A(N)GRA -- which has not one, but TWO 16th-century ports guarding its harbor with one fort having the world's earliest example of Art Deco I have ever seen!! (Yes, that observation will go into my "Art Deco Around the World" article coming this Spring).”

“The trip was amazing! (…) Guide was a terrific guide- very patient and ahentive. (…) most of the hotels offer something to everyone. (…) Then there is the food. This was a standout. (…) Every restaurant made sure to keep us well fed and with lots of local wine. I really felt that I never stopped eating! (…) The hike that we did, offered amazing Views (…). The whole trip was a highlight but the tops for me was the visit to the natural pools at Biscoitos, the whale watch and the cave visit. (…) I am thrilled that I have a feel for this lovely island. (…) The island lends itself to a more active traveler with all of it’s hikes and nature. I could see myself advising some heading to the mainland to make a stopover for a few days especially if it lines up with the festival of Sanjoaninas! I would position this to clients as a foodie and nature destination.”

De acordo com declarações do Presidente da CCAH, Marcos Couto, “agora é essencial a manutenção de qualidade de serviço e apostar na diferenciação do destino Terceira com destaque no património cultural; histórico e gastronómico que temos para oferecer.

As operações de Montreal e Nova Iorque, que estarão a decorrer até 14 de setembro, podem vir a gerar mais cerca de 3840 passageiros, correspondendo a 26 880 dormidas, o que deverá ditar um crescimento do mercado norte americano que, em 2019, foi responsável por 78 626 dormidas na ilha, tendo sido o 2º mercado emissor de turistas.”

Esta é mais uma ação da Câmara de Comércio de Angra do Heroísmo, em parceira com a SATA Azores Airlines, com apoio do PO Açores 2020, que faz parte da estratégia definida para a promoção turística da Ilha Terceira. Recorde-se que, nos últimos meses, o destino Terceira tem vindo a ser amplificado e promovido em diversas feiras de turismo internacionais, nomeadamente na Europa e América, através da plataforma Explore Terceira, com o propósito de potenciar o seu desenvolvimento económico.