Venezuela expects the participation of over 70 countries at the Tourism Fair

In an interview with the Con Amorín program, Venezolana de Televisión, the portfolio owner confirmed that the event will take place in the Bolívar Park area of ​​the General Air Force Base in Francisco de Miranda, in the state of Miranda.

He also explained that in the leisure sector, 148 national and foreign investor stadia will be installed to show their product in the world through the Venezuelan platform by November 25.

Lugo said that at this international fair they will meet with the authorities of the countries and tour operators who have confirmed their assistance in gaining experience in consolidating the national portfolio, rich in areas of nature, traditions and indigenous culture in the region.

He also pointed out that Filven 2018, besides presenting the country's gastronomic and artisanal features, "will try to reverse the media discrediting campaign against Simón Bolívar's homeland."

"The entire tourism sector, both private and public, has only one purpose: to reverse the international campaign and to raise tourism, and that is what we will achieve," he said in terms of the importance of uniting alliances with people Venezuelan business and strengthening the nation's tourism infrastructure

Lugo stressed that the Ministry of Tourism's objective is to become one of Venezuela's sustainable economic sources.

"Very soon, tourism will contribute to gross domestic product a very important part," he said.

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