# Brazilian municipal tourism development and governance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-municipal-tourism-development-and-governance > Updated: 2026-08-20T01:57:30.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Municipalities in Brazil are securing certifications and establishing new governance structures to advance local tourism development. In Itapura, the municipality obtained dual certification from Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism and was integrated into the national tourism map system, providing access to federal and state resources for infrastructure and training. Concurrently, Urucânia received official habilitation to access ICMS Tourism and ICMS Cultural funds from the Minas Gerais state government to support heritage preservation and economic growth. Furthering these efforts, Municipal Tourism Councils (COMTUR) have launched new working cycles. In Várzea Grande, the council inaugurated new members to focus on tourism signage and positioning the city as a hub for business and biome-related travel. Other regional councils have also held inaugural sessions for the 2026-2028 biennium, emphasizing cooperation between public sectors and private entities to foster local economies. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Municipal Tourism Councils in Brazil launch new development cycles Municipal Tourism Councils in Brazil have launched new leadership cycles to drive economic growth through tourism, focusing on infrastructure, cultural valorization, and business travel support. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipal-tourism-councils-in-brazil-launch-new-development-cycles ### 2026-07-31: Itapura and Urucânia secure national tourism certifications and new funding streams in Brazil Itapura earned dual tourism certifications and council registration, while Urucânia was habilitated for ICMS Tourism and Cultural funds, both unlocking federal and state resources for tourism and cultural‑herit 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/itapura-and-urucnia-secure-national-tourism-certifications-and-new-funding-streams-in-brazil --- Cite as: Brazilian municipal tourism development and governance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-municipal-tourism-development-and-governance