Brazil offers Portugal helping hand in tourism investment

The Brazilian Tourism Ministry has just unveiled a new program of business opportunities for Portuguese entrepreneurs in an effort to back up investments, spur up job creation and rekindle the South American nation’s economy.

“Tourism is the number-one creator of jobs and a key player in boosting up the country’s economy,” said Debora Vainer Barenhoim, an international advisor to the Brazilian Tourism Ministry.

The Brazilian delegation that arrived in Portugal is headed by tourism minister Walfrido Dos Mares. According to Mrs. Barenhoim, Mr. Dos Mares was bound to return to Brazil to attend the funeral of late Jose Carlos Martinez, leader of his country’s Labor Party.