Key Regional Business Tourism Events in Brazil Boost Economic Growth in 2026
Upcoming tourism and business events in Santa Catarina and Aracaju are advancing Brazil’s regional economic development by promoting business tourism and sector networking in 2026.
- • BNT Mercosul 2026 in Santa Catarina engages travel agents from over ten Brazilian states and international professionals to promote tourism.
- • AquiPesc Brasil 2026 in Aracaju highlights the fishing and aquaculture sectors in Northeast Brazil with comprehensive business and networking activities.
- • Both events aim to stimulate regional economies through targeted tourism and business collaboration.
- • Government officials and sector leaders emphasize the importance of sustainability and partnership in fostering industry growth.
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Two major events in 2026 are strengthening regional economic development in Brazil through focused tourism and business networking opportunities.
The 32nd edition of BNT Mercosul will be held from May 21 to 23 in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, featuring famtours that engage travel agents from over ten Brazilian states including Alagoas, Bahia, and São Paulo. These tours include technical visits to local attractions and aim to connect tour operators and agents nationally and internationally, with participants from Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Peru. According to Geninho Goes, CEO of BNT Mercosul, the event emphasizes promoting Brazilian tourism by fostering business-oriented connections among destinations and travel professionals.
Meanwhile, the second edition of AquiPesc Brasil in Aracaju, Sergipe, took place from April 16 to 18, spotlighting the fishing and aquaculture sectors in Northeast Brazil. The event comprises business rounds, lectures, workshops, and the I Fórum da Aquicultura Sergipana, addressing industry challenges such as biosecurity. Fábio Andrade, Aracaju's Secretary of Tourism, highlighted its importance in stimulating the local economy and enhancing the city’s standing as a business tourism destination. Brazil's Minister of Fishing and Aquaculture, Édipo Araújo, stressed Sergipe’s leadership in sustainable aquaculture and the need for cooperation between government, academia, and industry for continued sector growth.
Both events serve as pivotal platforms for business exchanges and knowledge-sharing, leveraging Brazil’s rich regional diversity to expand economic opportunities through tourism and sector-specific development.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
