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.
The Regional Government awarded Tourism Merit Medals to 21 people and organisations who have made outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of tourism in Madeira. The decision was approved by the Government Council on 24 September and published in Regional Government Council Resolution No. 911/2026.
The awards recognise services to the regional tourism sector and are divided into three categories:
The resolution frames the medals as public recognition of professional, business, cultural or institutional contributions to establishing Madeira as a tourist destination. The Tourism Merit Medal was created by Regional Decree No. 15/79/M of 28 August.
The Regional Government Council authorised a programme contract with the Madeira Tennis Association for the 7th Madeira Ladies Open International Tournament, with a maximum contribution of 21,000 euros, to be held from 15 to 22 November.
Ordinance No. 595/2026 sets out the requirements for classifying hiking trails, the documents required for applications, and rules on signage, maintenance and safety. It enters into force on the working day after publication and repeals Joint Order No. 74/2019.
An order authorises the allocation of €2,697,947.28, plus VAT, for decorative lighting services at the Christmas, New Year and Carnival celebrations, as well as the Regional Trade Christmas initiative. The expenditure will be spread across 2026, 2027 and 2028.