MAR 26 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2024 - 19:10hs.
Excellent Fornatur meeting

State tourism secretaries can convince their senators to support gaming legalization in Brazil

The Minister of Tourism, Daniela Carneiro, participated this Monday (6) in the first meeting of the National Forum of State Secretaries and Directors of Tourism (Fornatur). The president of the entity, Fabrício Amaral, and the president of the IDT-CEMA, Bruno Omori, agreed to make regional connections with tourism state secretaries so that they could convince their Senators to support and vote in favor of Bill 442/91 that legalizes casinos in Brazil.

On the occasion, Carneiro highlighted the importance of dialogue for the union and reconstruction of tourism in Brazil. “This is the government of unity and reconstruction and, now, the expectation is great so that we can strengthen tourism in Brazil. I am sure that each one of you, representing your states, will contribute a lot to the Ministry. And we will also reciprocate, adding and joining efforts. I am here to listen and seek joint solutions to the demands and needs of our sector," he added.

The president of Fornatur, Fabrício Amaral, who also presides over Goiás Turismo - Goiás State Tourism Agency, opened the entity’s agenda and placed it as a policy of great importance to strengthen tourism in the states, bringing investments, work and income. He stated that "the intention is to unite efforts and help the Ministry of Tourism and Embratur to take the best decisions."

In addition to bringing together leaders from the 26 states and the Federal District, the meeting was attended by representatives of the tourist trade, such as the airline sector and travel agencies, and the president of IDT-CEMA/EXPOTEL, by invitation of President Amaral.
 


On the occasion, topics such as the improvement of national and international tourism promotion, the strengthening of civil aviation in the country and the elaboration of tourism development and marketing plans by the states were discussed.

Fornatur is a technical collegiate, created in 2000, which debates relevant topics of national tourism and assists the Ministry of Tourism in conducting public policies for the country.

Deputy Felipe Carreras addressed the work in the rapporteurship of Bill 442/91 that legalizes gambling, in the Chamber. He spoke about the opportunities for tourism with the 12% of resources for Embratur to be able to promote tourist destinations in Brazil, and called for the support of all the state secretaries of tourism.

Together with Deputy Carreras, Omori and Amaral agreed to make regional articulations with MTUR, Embratur and the secretaries of state for tourism so that they could convince their Senators to support and vote in favor of Bill 442/91 that legalizes casinos, as a policy strengthening destinations and attracting investment.
 


The approval of the project can strengthen tourism, macroeconomics, general work and income, with investments of approximately US$ 70 billion in Brazil.

Omori invited everyone to participate in the 2nd Edition of BOGEC (Brazilian Opportunities Gaming E-sports & Casinos) during the EXPOTEL 2023 Fair.

Source: GMB