The Brazilian Ministry of Tourism is responsible for the development of tourism as an independent economic activity in terms of employment and foreign exchange, in order to ensure social integration.
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| Annual budget | R $ 2.68 billion (2008) |
| Site | www.turismo.gov.br |
History
The Ministry of Tourism was created as a separate portfolio by provisional regulation No. 103 of January 1, 2003 , subsequently transformed into law No. 10683 of May 28, 2003. The activities of the Ministry were previously held by the Ministry of Sports and Tourism.
Subordinate bodies
- National Secretariat for Tourism Development Program
- National Secretariat for Tourism Policy Development