The projects involved include actions such as the construction of convention centers, asphalt paving, drainage and the renovation of public markets, among others. The states with the largest number of projects are, in order: Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, Bahia, Paraná, Ceará, Maranhão, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco and Alagoas.
The Ministry of Tourism had access to a survey by Amadeus, one of the world's largest travel technology companies, which showed that all the countries taking part in the competition recorded an increase in bookings to Brazilian destinations this year, compared to the same period last year.
2020 was announced as the year of the resumption of more vigorous economic growth in the country, after the Pension Reform and...
Experiences and practices to keep abreast of tourism market trends
The public and researchers at the Tamar Project end up acquiring knowledge in a natural way, as well as experiencing emotions, reflections, doubts and concerns that will change their perception of animal life.
Businessman Alexandre Sampaio begins 2019 as president of the Tourism and Hospitality Business Council (Cetur), as well as being reappointed to another term at the head of the Brazilian Federation of Lodging and Food (FBHA). The FESTURIS newspaper interviewed the businessman about his plans for 2019 and a review of 2018. CHECK IT OUT!
The brand will be accompanied by the slogan "Visit and love us", in other words, an invitation to visitors to enchant themselves with Brazil, getting to know and appreciate all the best the country has to offer.
Even the most renowned trend setters and futurologists in the business world don't risk making categorical statements.
We are living through a scenario never seen before in the history of the planet, with a direct impact on all sectors of the economy, nothing exclusive to our segment, so we need planning and optimism for a conscious recovery full of new services and opportunities that we always see at times like these.
The Pernambucan will be responsible for promoting Brazilian tourism to the international market. Before taking up the post, Machado Neto served as National Secretary for Ecotourism and Environmental Citizenship at the Ministry of the Environment (MMA).
The residents of Rue Cremieux in Paris are suffering from the huge success of their beautiful street due to the "invasion of tourists" to take pictures and want to restrict access to the place. The street is known for its colorful houses, flowers in the windows and cobbled lanes.
A large group that serves global brands and organizes major events has arrived in Brazil for some targeted actions. The Xaluca Group promises to promote and create routes and facilities for Brazilians to visit Morocco and the Sahara Desert.
Eduardo Murad (photo), executive director of the Latin American Association of Event and Corporate Travel Managers (Alagev), points out that the success of corporate travel depends on the political and economic outlook. For him, since the elections, the vagueness of the scenario has brought instability and insecurity to the sector, due to uncertainties about the approval of the proposed reforms, especially the Social Security reform.
In a meeting with Chase Carey, president of the world's leading motor racing series, the minister supported Rio's bid to host F1
To achieve this goal, the MTur will hold hackathons, data science events, and get closer to academia. Marcelo stressed that tourism is a great Brazilian vocation and the use of technology to understand, in detail, all the possibilities can be an important catalyst for the growth of the sector in the country.
Tourism has experienced continuous growth over the last few decades, and for this reason it has become an extremely important...
In addition to the concessions for 12 airports, 10 port areas and a stretch of the North-South Railway, the portfolio delivered important works in all modes of transportation.
Luxurious and with more than 8km of beach, the Puntacana Resort & Club has an area of 15,000 acres - bigger than the island of Manhattan in NY!
The expansion is part of a package of compensatory measures agreed with the São Paulo state government to reduce the ICMS tax rate for aviation fuel. New operations will begin in the first week of August and will be concentrated at Guarulhos International Airport.
Next Saturday, the 31st, the new board of directors of Skal International do Brasil will take office in Porto Alegre. On that occasion, Priscila Cavalcanti will pass on the necklace of the presidency to Vera Lúcia de Camillis, president of the Skal Club of Rio Grande do Sul.
A broad mobilization of the travel and tourism sector has begun to tackle the pandemic. Everyone, in a voluntary and organized way, is contributing to the approval of legislative measures to support the sector and keeping the desire to travel alive among consumers, while at the same time increasing the perception of the value of the premium services offered by professionals committed to the safety and well-being of travelers.
On the last day of his international mission to Paris, Tourism Minister Marcelo Álvaro Antônio went to Unesco headquarters to defend the candidacy of the Southern Canyons, on the border between Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, as a geopark of humanity. Despite being considered the first in the world in terms of natural attractions by the World Economic Forum, Brazil currently only has the Serra do Araripe, in Ceará, in Unesco's Global Geoparks Network.
The Australian ambassador said that the state of Victoria, in the south-east of Australia, has the interest and resources to start flying between the cities of Melbourne and São Paulo from the first quarter of 2020.
An "entrance fee" for anyone visiting the historic center of Venice. The city council of the Italian city has approved the new tax, which aims to prevent mass tourism and make economic profit for the maintenance of tourist attractions and public heritage. Venice is currently one of the
Tourism has never faced a crisis of this magnitude. It's been a year in which businesses have been at a virtual standstill and the outlook is very uncertain. The big challenge in this period has been the survival of the companies that
Embratur attends meeting of the China-Brazil High-Level Coordination and Cooperation Committee and calls for the creation of a tourism sector in the working group
The celebratory cocktail also marked the start of the campaign to collect blankets, which will be distributed to homeless people.
In the first six months of the year, the border's main attraction welcomed 908,000 tourists and locals; growth was 6.4%
When I was invited to be Secretary of Tourism for one of the most recognized and well-positioned cities in Brazilian tourism, I knew I was taking on a big challenge. Tourism is Gramado's biggest business, responsible for around 90% of its economic activity.
Practical and responsible content on how to develop an ecotourism destination, using concepts of private investment to structure it in a way that is environmentally friendly and provides quality service to tourists, unique experiences through the creation of activities that will surprise them, professional guides specialized in attractions.
It was in the cosmopolitan and contemporary setting of the Wood Hotel in Gramado that the live launch of the second edition of Festuris Connection took place last Wednesday (9), to reveal the program of the event scheduled for October 6, 7 and 8.
For 2020, the economy is expected to grow more - by 2.20% - the same as last week. The forecast for 2021 and 2022 remains at 2.50%.
On Monday, March 11, Avianca Brasil signed an agreement to sell part of the company to Azul. The move comes after Avianca Brasil went into receivership. The sale was acquired for US$ 105 million (approximately R$ 420 million).
Check out Marta Rossi's article on the challenges of this pandemic and the objectives of Festuris Connection, a project that aims to help rebuild Brazilian tourism using international experiences.
Stressing the importance of transforming Santa Catarina's tourism potential into economic development, the new president of Santur S.A., Flavia Didomenico, intends to invest in innovation to boost the sector. In an interview with Revista F, the new president of Santur lists the main actions planned by the entity, analyzes the tourism potential of Santa Catarina, outlines strategies for
Brazilians are spending less on trips abroad. According to data from the Central Bank (BC), these expenses totaled US$ 1.493 billion in April, down 2.93% on the same month in 2018. In the first four months of this year, spending amounted to US$ 5.809 billion, a fall of 10.22% compared to the same period last year.
When it comes to reviving the economy, the tourism industry, the most devastated of all economic activities, needs to be a priority on the government's economic agenda.
Tourism experts believe in the growth of business generation with the expansion of vaccination against Covid-19
To compose the ranking, the main cities where the hosts had the best score given by guests between January 2017 and 2019 were considered. The Brazilian state with the most hospitable cities is São Paulo, with three destinations on the list, followed by Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, with two cities each.
Fortaleza (CE), Maceió (AL), Natal (RN), Gramado (RS), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Porto Seguro (BA), Ipojuca (PE), São Paulo (SP), Salvador (BA) and Campos do Jordão (SP) are in the top positions, respectively, among the cities that were most sought after by national tourists for the June and July vacations.
Located in Santana do Livramento/RS, the development is under construction, in a location with quick and easy access. The water park alone has an area of over 24,000 square meters.
In relation to Brazilians who traveled abroad in May this year, spending was 8.9% lower than in the same period last year. Due to the rise in the dollar over the last 12 months, US$1.6 billion was spent in 2018, compared to US$1.4 billion this year.
The new rules for hand luggage at Congonhas (São Paulo), Santa Genoveva (Goiânia), Salgado Filho (Porto Alegre), Galeão (Rio de Janeiro) and Santos Dumont (Rio de Janeiro) airports came into force on Monday. From now on, luggage above the standard size will have to be checked in by passengers and may incur extra charges. The prices vary according to the airline and start at R$59.
Miami and Orlando are always the first tourist destinations that come to mind when we talk about a trip to Florida in the United States. But the southernmost American state goes far beyond this combination and, for those who like to go off the beaten track, there are beaches with clear, calm waters and lots of fun!
The change was approved by the Federal Senate through Provisional Measure 863/2018. The matter now goes to President Jair Bolsonaro for sanction. The Minister of Tourism, Marcelo Álvaro Antônio, points out that the change will allow foreign companies to operate in the country, increasing competition and, consequently, reducing the cost of tickets.
The historic milestone of 20 million passengers was marked on board the MSC Seaside, a ship that is currently cruising to and from Miami, USA, and is one of the cruise line's newest and most modern ships.
Belo Horizonte (MG) competes in the Gastronomy category; Cataguases (MG) in Cinema; Fortaleza (CE) in the Design segment; and Aracaju (SE) in Music. The results will be announced by the end of October.
Brazil and Indonesia are beginning a rapprochement focused on promoting tourism. Bringing Indonesian tourists to Brazil and bringing Brazilian, Argentinian, Uruguayan and Paraguayan tourists is one of the objectives of the government of the country located between Asia and Oceania. Actions to this end are already being put into practice by the Indonesian Embassy in Brazil.
The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has authorized British airline Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited to operate in Brazil to "operate scheduled international passenger, cargo and mail transport services".
The exemption applies to tourists visiting Brazil for up to 90 days and can be extended for another 90, as long as the stay does not exceed 180 days per year from the first entry into the country. They will need to present to Brazilian immigration, after landing, a passport valid for leisure and business tourism, artistic or sporting activities or in exceptional situations of national interest.
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