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ABRACTUR Public Notices

Public Notice No. 01/2025

Selection of ABRACTUR members to participate in the Famtour Planalto Norte de Santa Catarina

Legislation
Rights and Duties of Tourism in Brazil: Laws and Regulations of Brazilian Tourism

Law nº 6.513/1977

Establishes special tourist areas and locations Published on Dec 20, 1977

Law nº 8.181/1991

Consolidates institutions related to tourism (former EMBRATUR)

Law nº 10.436/2002

Guarantees the right of people with disabilities to accessibility in tourism

Law nº 12.974/2014

Regulates the responsibility of travel and tourism agencies

Law nº 14.978/2024

Updates the National Tourism Policy. Establishes guidelines linked to the previous law

Law nº 8.623/1993

Regulates the profession of tourist guide. Amended in 2011 to require the presence of a local guide

Decree-Law nº 2.440/1940

Defines travel and tourism agencies, their operations and oversight. Regulates the activities of agencies

Decree-Law nº 55/1966

Creates the national tourism policy and the National Tourism Council. Establishes EMBRATUR, CNTur, etc.

Decree nº 84.934/1980

Regulates the registration and operation of tourism agencies

Decree nº 4.448/1992

Consolidates guidelines of the National Tourism Policy

Decree nº 7.381/2010

Regulates Law No. 11,771/2008 (National Tourism Policy)

Decree nº 5.406/2005

Establishes rules for the registration and inspection of tourism service providers

Decree nº 9.791/2019

National Tourism Plan 2018–2022

Decree nº 12.136/2024

Establishes the National Tourism Plan 2024–2027

Normative Deliberation nº 427/2001

Establishes training criteria for tourist guides

Bill 4099/2023

Updates activities exclusive to inbound tourism agencies (pending approval)