Tag Archives: Instituto Brasileiro de Turismo (EMBRATUR)
Brasil – Loteria recebe apoio do Conselho de Turismo
The president of the Brazilian Institute of Tourism (Embratur) Marcelo Freixo is urging lawmakers to allow for the recently approved tourism lottery. In his first meeting with representatives of the sector, Freixo emphasised that the sector was in dire need of revenue in order to promote itself abroad. “Brazil will generate development and employment if…
Brasil – Presidente sanciona novo projeto de lei sobre loterias
O presidente Jair Bolsonaro sancionou a Lei nº 14,455 que cria as Loterias de Saúde e Turismo. O presidente Bolsonaro vetou apenas um dos artigos do projeto. As regras de concessão inicialmente deveriam ser publicadas no prazo de 30 dias após a publicação da lei. No entanto, este limite de 30 dias foi vetado pelo presidente Bolsonaro, pois ele…
Brazil – Brazil’s Tourism President supports large scale casinos
The President of the Brazilian Institute of Tourism (EMBRATUR) Vinícius Lummertz has come out strongly in defence of new gaming legislation. Talking to local press, Lummertz said that Brazil’s attitude towards the industry was “backward” and that the government was seeking ways to promote a small number of Las Vegas type resorts and casinos. “It…
