>> Brazilian Incoming Travel Organization
Was originally created when the seven charter members of an October 1981 “Gentlemen’s Agreement” came to the conclusion that the Brazilian incoming travel business had matured and that other ground operators and DMC´s should be invited to join the original group.

After many years of consistent growth, BITO is today a respected and thriving association with more than 50 associate and affiliate members nationwide, including the country’s best DMC’s, ground operators, hotels, suppliers and business partners, who operate, promote and sell the full range of tourism facilities and services available to overseas visitors to Brazil. The President and Vice-President of BITO are members of the National Tourism Council, formed in March of 2003 by the Ministry of Tourism, and several members of the Board are also members of other important associations and forums related to tourism.

The purpose of BITO is to promote an exchange of experiences and ideas; to promote a better understanding of the incoming travel business needs and requirements among suppliers and business partners; to establish the highest possible standards of business ethics and service quality among its members; and to officially represent the Brazilian incoming travel industry in all forums.

BITO supports:
- The fight against Poverty
- The fight against sexual tourism
- Fair tourism trade
- Public/private partnerships for development
- Enhanced security and travel facilitation
- Sustainable tourism - ecological, social and economic
- Tourism education & Training. Tourism as an instrument for Peace.