Wednesday, February 27, 2008

New deal signed to expand tourism in Brazil

A new agreement has been entered into between the Brazilian Institute of Gems and Precious Metals (IBGM) and the Ministry of Tourism, to expand the tourist market in the nation.

The deal has been signed in order to establish tourist routes in the gems, jewels and precious stone circuits, in the state of Minas Gerais and Rio Grande do Sul. Also, the two bodies are expected to attract foreigners with their gems and precious stones sector, apart from museum representatives and geologists, reports Brazilian Arab News Agency, ANBA.

A consultant at the IBGM, Marcelo Soares, told ANBA that, at present, there should some preparation from the end of mining ground to receive the tourists. Other states too, that have potential in mines, like Para and Bahia, should be analyzed.

Property Expert, Felipe Cavalcante, mentioned that at present, The Association for the Real Estate and Tourism Development in the North-East Brazil revealed that 97 percent of international tourists, who visit Brazil, return to Brazil.

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