The RCVB is a nonprofit association that brings together companies and organizations involved in the tourism, transport, commerce and service industry sectors in the city of Recife and its Metropolitan Region.

The purpose of the Convention Bureau is to promote tourism and its associated activities in order to attract new business opportunities for its associates and strengthen the image of Recife and its Metropolitan Region, both nationally and internationally.

By levying a monthly fee on its associates, the Convention Bureau maintains its premises, the operation of its administrative activities and and its team of professionals. The projects of the organization are funded by a room tax and through technical and financial partnerships with public and private organizations.