Festuris Gramado CEOs Marta Rossi and Eduardo Zorzanello were honored this week in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, with the 51st Influential Personalities, Organizations and Companies of Brazil Trophy. The award, presented by MG Turismo newspaper, recognizes professionals, companies, and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to Brazil's development across various sectors, including tourism.

The recognition was awarded in acknowledgment of Marta Rossi's and Eduardo Zorzanello's leadership of Festuris, one of Latin America's leading tourism trade fairs. Over more than three decades, the event has established itself as a key platform for business generation, destination promotion, partnership development, and the advancement of both the Brazilian and international tourism industries.

According to Festuris CEO Marta Rossi, the award recognizes a collective effort and reinforces the importance of human connections in the growth of tourism.

"Receiving this recognition on behalf of Festuris Gramado reinforces our belief that tourism is built through people, connections, partnerships, and collective effort. We share this achievement with the entire Festuris team, our partners, exhibitors, destinations, sponsors, and friends who have been part of this journey. Every meeting, every project, and every edition of the event has contributed to this story. We remain committed to strengthening Brazilian tourism by fostering connections that create opportunities and drive development," she said.

During the ceremony, the CEOs also thanked MG Turismo newspaper's president, Antônio Claret Guerra, and the award organizers for the tribute and for recognizing the work carried out by Festuris throughout its history.

Text: Fernando Gusen | fernando@festurisgramado.com.br

Photo: Festuris/Press Office

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