“It impressed me once again! Even with companies cutting back because of the world financial crisis, ADIT surprised us for its quality and by the number of participants during this cost-reduction phase.”
Luiz Eugênio Figueiredo, president of ABVCAP – Brazilian Association of Private Equity e Venture Capital

“In mid crisis, the event is the biggest that it has ever been. I usually take part in international events, but I’ve never seen so many authorities participating. It is an added experience for me, and an opportunity to become familiar with new companies.”
Ivon Pires, of Pires Advogados e Consultores, in Pernambuco

“I’ve already participated in ADIT’s meeting in Aracaju, and it was profitable as well. I became acquainted with many new people here and met others I already knew too. For example, I met some again from Rio de Janeiro that I knew and I introduced them to a local business owner, who was interested in what they had to say. It eases things when its time to make a business deal.”
Paul Weeks, Charlemagne Capital Limited

“Congratulations to ADIT for making this event possible. This is a very important effort, since the northeast is now a gateway to further Brazilian tourism.”
Luiz Barreto, Minister of Tourism

“I want to compliment ADIT and all those that have made this meeting feasible in order to discuss such important topics. This is a significant milestone to go beyond the phase of dispersion and to build unity around strategic thinking. Alagoas was lucky to be the host city of this beautiful event this year.”
Eduardo Campos, governor of Pernambuco

“Congratulations to the organizers of Nordeste Invest. It has been 50 years that I have been hearing about the northeast’s expected prosperity. And this is one of the meetings shows us how much time we’ve lost to defend the region’s interests.”
Belivado chagas, deputy governor of Sergipe

“I want to congratulate and highlight the event’s importance, which has enabled discussions about the region’s development.”
Wellington Dias, governor of Piauí

“Congratulations to you, Felipe, and all the members of ADIT for organizing Nordeste Invest. I’m sure that much advancement will be made due to this meeting, which has contributed to our growth immensely.”
Teotônio Vilela Filho, governor of Alagoas

“Congratulations to all for this important event. It is a really great initiative that propels extremely relevant discussions.”
Jeanine Pires, president of EMBRATUR, Brazilian Tourism Board

“I’m always curious to participate in an event like this, because it permits middle market companies like mine to acquire an international partner.”
Roberto Carlos Lopes, vice-president of Adit Bahia

“All of Nordeste Invest’s organization committee deserves our congratulations. The state is proud of hosting an event this significant with such an important purpose.”
Marco Fireman, Secretário - Secretaria de Estado da Infra-Estrutura de Alagoas

“I think that there are a few things that should be maintained, but improved. The Business Round is interesting, but candidates should be screened before so we know with who we will be speaking. I also think that the event is an excellent opportunity to understand the northeast. It is productive. And there is a lot of relevant information.”
Rosanna Zraick, Colony Capital - LLC 

“I believe in Nordeste Invest, so much that this is my third year participating. There is a focused public, dealing with serious subjects. Its worth participating in because it is a specific event for specific attendees. You come here to do business.”
Eberth José Soares, manager of financial international services for Banco Rendimento

“I think that many things improved from last year’s edition. The anticipated Business Round was very beneficial because it allowed us to participate in the conference, as well. Themes were also more interesting and the conference’s punctuality was perfect. The Speed Networking was a valuable portion as well. The event is always beautiful and ADIT’s organization was perfect.”
Daniel Aran Fernandez, Partner and Executive Director for Sinergy Imóveis

“I wish to thank the opportunity that ADIT has given us to pass on the impressions that foreigners have in relation to Brazil. This is very important in order to form ties between the northeast and overseas.”
Vasilios Dimarakis, chief of international operations for Moneycorp

“The event was well structured and organized, bringing very significant topics to light, such as discussions about improving the air traffic accessibility. It was a very good opportunity to establish further contact with the local market.”
Martin Bellamy, CEO - Salamanca Capital

“The event as a whole was very interesting. Besides debatable topics, an aspect that caught my attention was the Business Round which proportioned dynamics in its 30-minute meetings and forced participants to concentrate and focus on their purpose. The northeast’s market is still beginning and events like these are fundamental to develop a business culture among local business owners that still need to format their projects to attract foreign investments. This, however, is a job that must be done little by little, but I’m sure opportunities like Nordeste Invest will contribute towards raising the bar.”
Miguel Ruano, President - Urban Land Institute

“The event was very well organized. Felipe Cavalcante and ADIT’s team are to be congratulated for their hard work. As per the government of Alagoas, if you really want to make the State into an international destination, a few investments must be made: 1) Market the northeast’s image overseas. Up to now, the basic idea people have of Brazil is still Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo; 2) Attract opinion-makers and decision-makers to the State, such as CEOs and business directors and 3) attract world-renowned brand hotel chains. They will make it possible to bring a considerable amount of European and American tourists.”
Homi Vazifdar, CEO - Canyon Equity

“The advance for proposals to reform the regional air traffic is fundamental for the northeast to develop and for tourism to grow. The opportunity to discuss together something like this has been in waiting for a long time.”
Virgilio Loureiro, Secretary of Tourism for the State of Alagoas

“I want to highlight the importance of a meeting such as this one, which permits the exchange of experiences between states, different sectors and environmental organizations with the purpose of delivering coherent proposals to the government. It is a praiseworthy initiative and fundamental to strengthen relationships and dialogue with everyone.”
Eugênio Marcos Soares Cunha, president da Abema - Associação Brasileira das Entidades de Meio Ambiente, The Brazilian Association of Environmental Entities

“The discussion about judicial security in the process of environmental licensing was very beneficial. Not only will it serve as a support for governors from all over the northeast, but it will also help to clear up obscure points in the legislation for those involved and assure them that there is improvements to be made in order to guarantee the harmony between organizations.”
Dalton Macambira – Secretary of Environment and Hydraulic Resources of Piauí

“The initiative to unite representatives from a variety of sectors related to this complex theme was very valuable. Even though it is just the beginning, I believe that we have already made important advances in this debate for environmental licensing, by discussing proficiencies and information that will be fundamental in conducting our directors in their search for a consensus and solid operations.”
Rosa Helena Zago Loes - IBAMA

“I had a very pleasant surprise not only with the Business Round – which generated solid contacts with at least five companies – but with the event as a whole, especially for the level of debates and for its relevance to the issues discussed. I congratulate everyone that is a part of Nordeste Invest.”
Roberto Perroni - JER Partners

“The most important role an event like Nordeste Invest has is to promote a relationship between investors and developers – and this role was perfectly carried out. Another positive aspect is its focus: to attract business to the northeast. This avoids “scattering” and only those interested in the region participate.”
Dorival Regini de Andrade, President - LGR Empreendimentos

“I really liked it; the meeting’s quality was very good. Felipe is to be congratulated. Events like these create the opportunity to discuss and think about important subjects. Nordeste Invest surpasses this expectation every year. All conferences had rich debates. Besides this, it was a great opportunity to meet with great entrepreneurs in the northeast and make contacts.”
Mateus Cabau, Atlantica Hotels International

“It is the best event to make a business deal. It’s a moment to meet people and discuss what is happening in Brazil. ADIT deserves to be congratulated.”
Nilson Nóbrega, CEO for Brazil,  Prima Empreendimentos

“The event reinforced the startling deficiency in the national and international air traffic within the northeast and showed that it is necessary to strengthen public and private partnerships. After the crisis, international investors will search for involved destinations.”
Xavier Veciana, president of SuperClubs in Brazil

“This is the most important event of the northeast. With the crisis, the adventurers will disappear and those that truly want to commit to the region will remain. The presence of public power is essential, because it is from them that structural changes will truly be conquered.”
Abel Castro, director of development Brazil for Accor Hospitality

“The conference time was controlled, the area was good and the convention was well-organized. Discussions were productive and many people worth knowing were present. This year, I noticed a larger presence of the hotel industry than last year and ADIT’s political articulation drew many important characters. It is very good for networking, the final results were positive.”
Gustavo Moura, Consultant - HVS International

“I have already participated in other editions, but this year, especially due to the crisis, everyone is well-prepared.”
Ronaldo Albertino, diretor geral da Hotelaria Brasil

“The topic quality and participants were very good. It is the most important event in the northeast’s first quarter. It has evolved in relation to last year and the crisis seems to have increased the level of participants.”
Ricardo Mader, Director - Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels

“I really enjoyed the event and I thought it was impressive how well the northeast is organized to be Brazil’s main tourist entry. I met many people with high decision-making power in their companies. It was the first time that I participated and I made good contacts.”
Ariel Yaari, Rede Slaviero

“It was the first time that I was on location for Nordeste Invest, even though I already knew of the event due to my colleagues’ work and material the IMOBILIARIA magazine has published in the past years and the personal relationship I have with those from ADIT that I met in Lisbon, Cannes and Barcelona. I have to say that the event’s organization skill did not surprise me. This is at Europe’s level, maybe even better and the press’ work is easier because of it. I didn’t expect any less. ADIT’s professional posture is already known outside of Brazil and there is no one more hospitable than their staff. Congratulations.”
Joaquim Pereira da Silva - Revista Imobiliária

“For who has accompanied Nordeste Invest since the beginning, I have noticed an important growth in this event, not only in Brazil, but at an international level. Its organizing committee is more professional, even though since the very first edition, they received their invited guests warmly and enthusiastically. It’s noticeable that ADIT is in the market to win and attract national and foreign investors to the Brazilian northeast and its residential tourism sector.”
Fernanda Pedro - Expresso News

“The northeast is our inspiration for our future, a bright and brave future that is moving forward with no looking back. And looking ahead is exactly what you are doing:  showing what the land has, what kind of people occupy it and the hopes and humor they have. You are on the right track. Congratulations!”
Nelson Jobim – Minister of Defense

“Nordeste Invest is the most important event for tourism in Brazil. It brings investment opportunities that mark Pernambuco’s and the northeast’s productive sector.”
Sílvio Costa Filho – Former Secretary of Tourism for Pernambuco

“Nordeste Invest has an important role in attracting big investors to Brazil. Discussions presented during the event are fundamental to secure tourism and real estate sectors in Brazil. It is an event that sees beyond the moment. ADIT has surged as an integral part of a construed debate, resulting from the combination between Brazil and world tourism.”
Eduardo Campos, Governor of Pernambuco

“Today the Brazilian northeast is a consolidated investment destination. In order to present the northeast to the world, an event such as this one is extremely important for Brazil’s results as a whole. We from APEX Brazil want to continue being ADIT’s partners so that investments made in the northeast may grow in order to generate developments in income and employment.
Alessandro Teixeira, President - APEX Brasil

“Nordeste Invest is an opportunity that we can show ‘live’ what our tourism potential is to investors from all over the world. ADIT has a fundamental role in this process and has been our partner to promote Alagoas as an investment destination.”
Virgílio Loureiro – Secretary of Tourism for Alagoas

“It’s fundamental for the northeast to be present in the world panorama. Nordeste Invest is a live magazine when speaking about the best potential in real estate and tourism investments. ADIT is the link between the northeast’s main authorities. ADIT’s principal role is to sum opportunities.”
Hermano Carvalho, Ministry of Tourism

“The opportunity to trade experience with other Brazilian executives and foreign executives: That is Nordeste Invest’s main role. The participation of decision-makers is a great difference at this event. ADIT is its great articulator and is recognized for their competence.”
Wellington Dias – Governor of Piauí

“Nordeste Invest is here to prove that the rest of the country cannot simply overlook this event. Nordeste Invest is already incorporated in the country’s economic, political, social and tourist agendas. This event is a great element for business, promotion and union, from a tourism, real estate and investment standpoint. The Brazilian government has already noticed the significance of this event in the country, seeing as it is important to market it further. Today the Brazilian northeast is one of the biggest and best world destinations, seeing as it has economic security. Nordeste Invest is synonym to success.”
Paulo Safady Simão – president of CBIC

“ADIT is a fundamental aspect in uniting northeastern states. By creating this entity, we can see the real interest international investors have for Brazil. Besides this, ADIT is a referral for serious, quality international investors. I am ADIT’s unconditional fan.”
Romeu Chap Chap - SECOVI-SP

“An event that is the size of Nordeste Invest can renew itself every year. By involving public and private partners, it has become an important instrument for Brazil. Nordeste Invests is bringing the right people to debate. The presence of Ministers and Governors in each edition this year, made it possible for important themes to be debated. With every edition, Nordeste Invest makes advances seen in ADIT’s point of view, but especially when implementing results. I believe in the event and Brazil, since the will is present to show Brazilian tourism to the world.”
Jeanine Pires, president of EMBRATUR

“Nordeste Invest is a resonant success. I would have never imagined that this event could reach such a high level of success. This is fruit of its dynamics and ADIT’s competence for bringing the best investors to the northeast and Brazil.”
Luís Otávio Gomes – Secretary of Development for Alagoas

“I am happy to be a part of such an important event as this one. I can think of three reasons why it is considered a success: When things don’t work out as planned, you need to look towards the future. The future is in favor of the northeast; after the crisis, people will start looking for new destinations. And that is what you have here; the conference gave a message to the Brazilian government saying that it is about time to take advantage of this unique change that this country and region needs in order to develop quality tourism.”
Jean-Claude Baumgarten, President of the WTTC

“Felipe and his team have done an extraordinary job. The Governor believes in the state, not just as aa politician, but as a citizen. This is refreshing. Decision-making authorities in the hotel and tourism industry such as CEOs and presidents need to know how beautiful this state is.”
Homi Vazifdar, CEO - Canyon Equity

“The helicopter excursion was wonderful, fantastic. In the north I saw fantastic and beautiful beaches and in the South, the transition between cliffs and sugar cane fields. It was a chance to see it up close and is a great idea to get to the point.”
Ian Formigle, Candesco Group