Brazil and the Philippines have signed an agreement on cooperation in tourism, with the deal aimed at boosting visitor flows between the two countries.
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According to Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism, the agreement was signed on August 11 and focuses on strengthening cooperation between the two tourism markets. The agreement aims to bring the two markets closer together, expand the promotion of destinations, and encourage visitor flows between the countries.
The ministry also reported that 3,311 Filipino tourists visited Brazil during the first half of 2026.
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