Brazil and Andorra agree to share experiences in the area of tourism

In order to learn the best practices has enabled the principality of Andorra receive millions of visitors, the country with Brazil signed a cooperation agreement in tourism.

The South American nation expected to capitalize on this strategic partnership, said Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota, after meeting with his counterpart in Andorra, Gilbert Savoie Sunyé.

«Only last year Andorra received eight million tourists and Brazil reached only about five million,» Patriot said.

The agreement was signed by the minister of the principality and the Ministry of Tourism of Brazil and facilitate an exchange of experiences and knowledge in this area, pick America Economia.

Acir Madeira, director of the International Relations Department of the Ministry of Tourism, said that Brazil is particularly interested in knowing the plans that have allowed Andorra attract thousands of Russian tourists.

Sunyé Savoy said that small nation of about 84 000 inhabitants received about 50 thousand Russian tourists in 2012 and expects to double that figure this year.

«We can learn these good practices and get a good structure for Brazil also is a destination for Russian tourists,» said Madeira.