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Amapa State in Brazil Expands Tourism Incentives with New Tourism Center

Strategic Insights

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The Amapa Expo Fair, the largest showcase of business and opportunities in the Amazon, has expanded its tourism incentives with the creation of a Tourism Center, located in the Fazendinha Exhibition Park in Macapa. The center brings together approximately 10 companies in the sector, including agencies, tour operators, accredited guides, and the Registry of Tourism Service Providers (Cadastur). According to Lara Santos, Qualification, Formalization, and Inspection Coordinator at the State Department of Tourism (Setur), the booth is dedicated to selling tourist itineraries and providing general information about the fair and Amapa's attractions, reinforcing the commitment to increasing the sector's visibility.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 54th Amapa Expo Fair has a 46% larger area than last year, with approximately 482 exhibiting companies.
  • The event is expected to generate over R$600 million in business, boosting sectors such as agribusiness, clean energy, and grassroots entrepreneurship.
  • The Tourism Center at the fair provides information and services to tourists, with the support of foreign-speaking tour guides and a partnership with Procon.
  • The fair also hosts the 1st ExpoAmazonia, highlighting Amapa's potential for sustainable development and a green economy.
  • The event features a Gastronomic Center, an Amusement Park, and sporting events, with a lineup of free national concerts featuring prominent artists.
  • The fair has increased staffing by 35% to ensure visitor safety, with urgent and emergency response strategies also expanded.
  • 20,637 new employees have been created since January 2023, a 25% increase in two years and seven months of operation.

Statistics:

  • 482 exhibiting companies are participating in the 54th Amapa Expo Fair.
  • The event is expected to generate over R$600 million in business.
  • 20,637 new employees have been created since January 2023.
  • The fair has a 46% larger area than last year.
  • The event has increased staffing by 35% to ensure visitor safety.
  • 1st ExpoAmazonia is highlighting Amapa's potential for sustainable development and a green economy.

Sources:

  • https://agenciaamapa.com.br/noticia/31932/central-do-turismo-reune-servicos-para-fortalecer-o-setor-e-garantir-suporte-direto-ao-publico-na-54-expofeira-do-amapa

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