Tag Archives: Brazilian Institute of Tourism (EMBRATUR)
Brazil – Lottery gets backing from Tourist Board
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…
Brazil – President signs new lotteries bill into law
President Jair Bolsonaro sanctioned Law No. 14,455 into law which creates the Health and Tourism Lotteries. President Bolsonaro vetoed only one of the articles of the bill. Concession rules initially had to be published within 30 days after the publication of the law. However this 30 day limit was vetoed by President Bolsonaro as he…
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…
