Osiris Travel has announced that Joao Barbosa has been selected to lead their Atlantic Collection’s expansion with the newly established “I-Collection Azores”. Barbosa is the agency’s first local representative and will offer authentic and affordable trips to the Azores archipelago, including a number of outdoor activities like hiking, touring volcanoes, whale watching and bicycle tours. Barbosa will also entice travellers with off the beaten path accommodations in villas or guesthouses and arrange inter-island boat and flight connections.

Commenting on his new appointment, Mr.

Barbosa said, “I’m gratified by the opportunity to work with Osiris Travel and show visitors the best of the Azores from a familiar and personal perspective. Being a local myself and having in-depth knowledge of the Azores, not only adds value to the visitor’s experience but also to Azorean tourism in general.

” He continued, “We’ve seen an accelerated growth from the North American market and believe the I-Collection Azores will give them a truly authentic vacation experience of a lifetime.”

During his 7-year career in the travel and tourism industry, Barbosa developed a deep understanding of what travellers want and the importance of the product meeting their expectations. For 6 years, Barbosa served as the Market Manager and Promoter at the Azores tourism board) and prior to that he worked in the aviation industry and hospitality management.

Barbosa brings the appropriate skills and know-how to the table to deliver a vacation of a lifetime for travellers who choose I-Collection Azores.

I-Collection Azores, www.osiris.pt/atlanti