Theme parks will receive $42 million R

The import tax exemption for owners of theme parks should result in the injection of R $42 million in the sector over the next year. With the new measure, Beach Park, Wet n ' Wild, Blue Unipraias Park Unipraias Lawn already programmed and Camboriú their investments.
The release of the import tax was announced last week by the Board of foreign trade (Camex) and had the Ministry of tourism intermediation, who placed as collateral that benefited companies bring their equipment from abroad with the benefit during the period of six months.
"This decision shows how the Brazilian Government believes the theme parks to boost the economy," sums up the Tourism Minister, Marx Beltrão.
According to the head of the folder, the incentive program is within the bulge of Brazil + Tourism Plan, package of measures launched in April to boost the travel industry.
In Brazil, the President of Integrated System of parks and Attractions (Sindepat), Alain Baldacci, points out that the goal is to continue conquering space next to the federal agenda. "Our goal Now is to conquer this definitive exemption next year," he says.
A study prepared by Sindepat showed that the reduction of tax burden can result in investment of R $1.9 billion and generate about 56000 jobs over the next five years. Currently, 18 establishments associated with the Sindepat generate 11000 direct jobs and move some R $1 billion in savings per year. "Second traveler himself, nine of the top 10 theme parks in South America are in Brazil," says Baldacci.