Festuris Magazine Blog

The pandemic has boosted nature tourism, thus expanding the range of products available on the national and international market.

For Festuris 2021, it is mandatory to present official proof of vaccination in accordance with the Rio Grande do Sul immunization schedule. The schedule stipulates that people over the age of 30 must have their second dose by November 1st.

Promoting regional tourism is much more than valuing the culture of a city and its people: it is enabling the development of a region - or several - by generating even more wealth and opportunities from its natural beauty and attractions. As an activity that integrates different economic and social sectors, tourism has a very promising capacity to generate jobs, distribute income and improve quality of life.

Even before the pandemic, many innovations were being absorbed by the hotel industry around the world. One of the factors triggering these changes is the demands of the public and, in parallel, market transformations in terms of technologies and structures, for example.

Health tourism, or medical tourism, gains prominence in publications from time to time. The segment is, in a way, traditional and sought after by travelers from all over the world, with the peculiarity that some places offer specific services.

Brazil is an industrial country with a tradition in a wide variety of sectors. Perhaps most travelers have, at least once, visited a factory as a form of tourism.

Festuris magazine invited two businessmen who work directly in the travel sector to share their perceptions of this long-awaited upturn in the economy, after incalculable losses.

But what makes the most sense when it comes to a sales team?

Festuris presents a new identity that marks the transformation scenario the world is going through

In September, Rio Grande do Sul turns to commemorating a battle that forged its identity

Traveling and having a car at your disposal. Many Brazilians have thought of this when renting cars for their trips.

I like to say that we're in a warm-up period for the big party that will be freely circulating in other cities and countries around the world

Located in an Environmental Protection Area, the Right Whale Route is the only Right Whale nursery in Brazil. The whale watching season runs from July to November and brings together tourist routes in the municipalities of Laguna, Imbituba and Garopaba, on the southern coast of Santa Catarina.

Tourism is changing environments, it's traveling. And its possibility is linked to means of transportation, exalting companies in the industry. The movement is tackling the damage caused by the pandemic, and it's time to resume economic and social development.

The impressive strength of agribusiness, the importance of Brazil's food industry, the richness of our gastronomy and the diversity of cultures and ingredients that make it a great journey in itself, the excellent food that is produced here with care from the source, and the tourism that permeates and recognizes all this

Rio Grande do Norte is one of the most complete destinations in Brazil, as it offers experiences in all tourism niches and segments

Following the news and projections made about the tourism sector worldwide and especially in Brazil, I remain optimistic about the numbers we can achieve with Brazilian tourism in 2019. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently released a report on the Brazilian tourism sector.

Recognized internationally for its charm and tourist potential, Gramado has a new attraction to match its grandeur. The GEO Museum displays a private collection of more than 600 specimens of fossils, rocks, metals, minerals and gems from various countries, especially Brazil.

When tourism and its production chain become the protagonists of an economy, the positive result is immediate for everyone involvedGramado is a city with distinctive characteristics, hospitable people and a special wellbeing. Contrary to what many people think, the city has not always lived off tourism.

Booking.com analyzed more than 183 million guest comments to list the seven national tourist attractions most loved by Brazilians. The Iguaçu Falls top the ranking, followed by Pontal do Atalaia-RJ and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida.

After a long wait and a lot of hard work, Gramado's artisanal chocolate is recognized as a regional benchmark, boasting the title of National Capital of Artisanal Chocolate.

Tourism is struggling to grow again. For over a year now, we've been living on an unpredictable rollercoaster. Explains Mr. Sampaio, President of FBHA, in the context that we will have to adapt to the trends that have emerged in recent months to keep up with the market.

Ruy Irigaray, a state deputy (PSL), took office this Wednesday morning, the 27th, as Rio Grande do Sul's State Secretary for Economic Development and Tourism. He occupies the position that would have gone to Dirceu Franciscon (PTB), who gave up the post.

Success tips from Mato Grosso do Sul in the context of Ecotourism.

The tool provides comprehensive advice on all the information travelers need to organize their own trips. In Google Travel, information from different sources is concentrated in one place.

José Carlos Ramos de Almeida took over as Gramado's Secretary of Tourism in 2018. With extensive experience in the hotel industry, he takes stock of the work done in 2018 and projects the growth of tourism for this year in the region.

From October, Flybondi, an Argentine airline, will start operating international flights to Brazil. The inaugural route will connect Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro. The third low-cost airline to fly to the country, Flybondi has announced that there will be three flights a week between the destinations.

A unique spiritual and cultural experience, the Way of Saint James has the unquestionable power to mobilize thousands of people every year. Although its goal is the city of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the route covers 50 European countries and even Russia and Turkey. Last year, pilgrims of 150 different nationalities took part.

Once someone creative invented the wheel, everything became easier. Copying became the great success of the wheel, made of wood, iron, rubber, with a chamber, spokes and so on and so forth. We are at a time when readapting is necessary and readapting means creating or recreating. Nothing will ever be the same again, or everything will be the same again, but with creativity.

routine of living with health protocols. From the exaggerations of the beginning, when we knew little about the virus, to today, I follow the "hard line" of fundamental habits to maintain our health, because only mass immunization can really help us

Recently, wine-growing entrepreneurs and tourist businesses, mostly wineries with restaurants, joined forces to launch the Passo do Vinho tourist destination.

To better understand how tourism in Rio Grande do Sul has been working and what actions are planned to rebuild the sector in the state, we spoke exclusively with Secretary Ronaldo Santini. Check out the full interview:

Research carried out by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has shown that tourism has brought several benefits to Brazil's economy. According to the study, carried out by Oxford Economics, the contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.1% in 2018

In early June, the country launched a campaign entitled #Tempodeser, which conveys a message of confidence in the resumption of tourism, reminding us that it is time to move on and remember the unique and emotional value of traveling.

After announcing its focus on security for holding the event in person, the Gramado International Tourism Fair (Festuris) is now moving towards "Covid Free" certification...

The majority of traveltechs are entrepreneurs who decided to go into tourism

Restaurant Le Bistrot in Porto Alegre/RS hosted an event on the evening of March 27 to highlight the news from Berlin Tourism and Vienna Tourism for the 2019/2020 season. VisitBerlin and Vienna Tourism want to attract public attention to the two major tourist destinations

Putting the guest first and offering the best service have always been hallmarks of GJP Hotels & Resorts

According to a decree published in the Federal Official Gazette on Monday, March 18, American tourists no longer need a visa to enter Brazil. The measure comes into force on June 17 and also covers countries such as Canada, Japan and Australia.

From gaucho to gaucho, did you know that the funds that stay in our state can help children, teenagers and elderly people at risk, as well as people with disabilities and health problems in the field of oncology?

Brazil's leading tourism authority presented the MTur's actions and the government's priorities for rebuilding the sector

Tourism is a fertile field for women to work in, whether in jobs or as entrepreneurs and leaders. Thirty years ago, my good friend Silvia Zorzanello and I entered the tourism industry and created the Gramado International Tourism Fair, an event that will now be held in 2019.

With international recognition, the site has become Brazil's first mixed site. The decision was made by a group of 21 members of the organization in Baku, Azerbaijan. Brazil now has 22 properties on the list of sites of outstanding universal value.

The number of Brazilian cruisers increased by almost 15% compared to 2017. In first place is the Brazilian coast itself, which also measures itineraries in South America, with 315,000 travelers. The Caribbean and Europe are the most popular international destinations.

With visa exemptions for citizens of the United States, Japan, Australia and Canada, the federal government hopes to reach the annual mark of 12 million foreign visitors by 2022. The waiver of the visa requirement for entry into Brazil comes into effect on June 17th. Following the announcement, demand and the number of reservations in the country increased considerably.

Between January and March this year, airlines in Latin America and the Caribbean achieved cumulative growth of 5% compared to the same period in 2018. According to figures released by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (Alta), 3.6 million additional passengers were transported in the first quarter.

With an initial investment of R$200 million and the goal of boosting tourism and creating jobs on strategic routes, the Ministry of Tourism launched the Investe Turismo program yesterday (28). The actions will first reach 158 municipalities in the country's five regions. The idea is to bring competitiveness to 30 strategic tourist routes.

Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Ceará, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Santa Catarina and São Paulo showed an increase in the number of international travelers in 2018. The data is part of the Tourism Statistics Yearbook, published by the Ministry of Tourism based on information from the Federal Police.

Epcot, one of Disney's main parks in Orlando, has announced major changes on its blog. Referred to as "historic", the work is expected to be completed by 2021. The transformations are part of an expansion and revitalization plan to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort.

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