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The Regional Government has appointed a new service director and defined the replacement chain for the Regional Directorate of Tourism.
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture has formalized, through Order No. 271/2026, the appointment of João Nuno Alencastre Perestrelo Gonçalves de Freitas to the position of Director of Archive Management and Processing Services, on a commission basis, following a competitive procedure.
Additionally, Order No. 272/2026 establishes the replacement hierarchy for the Regional Director of Tourism in case of absence or impediment, revoking the previous order from 2024:
These measures take effect from July 1, 2026.
The Regional Government has approved up to €37,000 in funding for Seixal Naval Club to organise the Canyoning Madeira Meeting and the Mountain Bike Madeira Meeting. The funding will be paid in two instalments between 2026 and 2027.
The Regional Government awarded Tourism Merit Medals to 21 people and organisations in recognition of their contribution to tourism in Madeira. The awards are divided into gold, silver and bronze categories.
Ordinance No. 536/2026 authorises the distribution of 37,000 euros for a Programme Contract with the Seixal Naval Club, aimed at the 'Canyoning Madeira Meeting' and 'Mountain Bike Madeira Meeting' projects.