Spain claimed Aruba in 1499, but the Spanish thought it was useless, and left it for the Dutch to colonize.
Tourism is one of the main topics of Venezuela's Recovery, Growth and Economic Prosperity Program, stressed Delcy Rodríguez, executive vice president of the South American country at the opening ceremony of the XIII International Tourism Fair 2018 (FitVen).
She recognized the participation of Latin American, African and Asian countries and pointed out that among the purposes of this event is the attraction of foreign investment to strengthen the Venezuelan financial recovery process.
Tourism Minister Stella Lugo said that as part of the fair they will hold seminars, symposiums, and will analyze the advantages of the special economic zones of Venezuela and Cuba, at the same time that they will analyze the possibilities of investments in the cryptomoneda Petro.
FitVen has installed 188 stands, of which 148 are for companies related to tourism and related areas, 20 for the gastronomic area and 20 for crafts.
This leisure industry event will end on November 25.
Spain claimed Aruba in 1499, but the Spanish thought it was useless, and left it for the Dutch to colonize.