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Madeira
The region is growing as a base for pan-European telecommunication, internet and e-commerce services. While it taps into the sales explosion in downloadable goods and services to overcome geographical isolation it also continues to extend its tourism industry. - -
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Islanders tune in to the new spirit of the age
Madeira believes it can make the same strides as Singapore given the right conditions, says Peter Wise.
Tourism: Quality of service is key to region’s appeal
Tourism chiefs want to extend the industry into new areas beyond the traditional market dominated by big international operators.
Golf: Cashing in on a British legacy
Jill James picks up some tips when she learns about the archipelago’s courses.
Blandy Group: Keeping it in the family ...
Blandy Group, with four hotels and a newspaper, is one of the island’s success stories.
Business: Special tax regime imperative for future
European Commission approval needed to help the region overcome its disadvantages as a small, peripheral economy.
Technology: EU rules and low VAT ‘must continue’
Deregulation has allowed companies to sell telecoms and web services across borders.
Shipping: International register gains in credibility
Aim is to compensate for lack of scale with flexibility, responsiveness and high quality.
Free trade: Investment reaps its reward
Regional government has made biological agriculture a priority for development and support.
Madeira Development Company: Good local support
Stephen Allen was attracted to Madeira by its low rate of value added tax. He has stayed on because of the people and the island’s way of doing business.
Porto Santo: Marketing tranquillity and luxury
New projects are being carefully planned and regulated to preserve the island calm.
