# Brazilian agribusiness and tourism sector developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-agribusiness-and-tourism-sector-developments > Updated: 2026-08-21T11:05:13.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In Brazil, various sectors are pursuing strategic initiatives to bolster agribusiness, tourism, and regional economic integration. Initial developments included a partnership between the agribusiness platform Orbia and the travel platform Zupper, allowing rural producers to earn points through travel purchases. Additionally, Embratur and Sebrae launched a project to promote Amazonian gastronomy through a reference hub in Amapá, aiming to use regional culinary diversity for economic development. Subsequent efforts focused on regional advocacy and infrastructure. In Rio Grande do Sul, the Federação Varejista do RS called for improved communication between business leaders and government officials to ensure regional economic priorities are addressed. In Paraná, industry leaders emphasized the need for better integration between municipalities and the private sector to transform the state's coastal natural potential into structured tourism products. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Regional business leaders in Brazil advocate for economic integration Regional business leaders in Brazil are pushing for economic integration, with retail advocates in Rio Grande do Sul seeking better government dialogue and Paraná officials working to boost coastal tourism. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-business-leaders-in-brazil-advocate-for-economic-integration ### 2026-08-13: Brazilian agribusiness and tourism sectors announce new strategic partnerships Orbia partners with Zupper to offer travel rewards to Brazilian rural producers, while Embratur and Sebrae collaborate to promote Amazonian gastronomy as a global tourism driver. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-agribusiness-and-tourism-sectors-announce-new-strategic-partnerships --- Cite as: Brazilian agribusiness and tourism sector developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-agribusiness-and-tourism-sector-developments