Global Christian Intelligence Brief – September 12–15, 2025
Between September 12 and 15, Christians around the world encountered pressure, persecution, and new opportunities
September 15, 2025Section
Travel
Travel News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
From New Flights to Full Hotels: How Brazil’s Ceará Turned Connectivity Into Cash
The government of Ceará reports that 69,623 foreign tourists arrived on direct flights between January and August 2025.
September 15, 2025
Regional Flights Soar: Latin America Leads Global Aviation Recovery
Airlines in Latin America and the Caribbean carried 42.8 million passengers in July 2025, up 4.4 percent from last year
September 12, 2025
Brazil’s Luxury Medical Tourism Poised to Exceed $14 Billion by 2033
Brazil’s luxury medical tourism market reached $3.10 billion in 2024 and will grow at an annual rate of 18.9 percent,...
September 8, 2025
Historic Route: First Regular Direct Link Between China and Argentina
On December 4, 2025, China Eastern Airlines will launch MU 745—a twice-weekly service linking Shanghai, Auckland and Buenos Aires
September 5, 2025
Argentina Overtakes U.S. for Brazilian Travelers as Regional Routes Surge
Official data from ANAC, INDEC, and Brazil’s tourism ministry show a sharp rise in Brazil–Argentina travel in 2025.
August 31, 2025
Chile Surges Ahead as Latin America’s Fastest-Growing Tourism Market
(Analysis) Official data from national tourism ministries and central banks show that Latin America’s tourism industry split
August 29, 2025
Spirit Airlines Secures $275 Million Lifeline Amid Ongoing Struggles
Spirit Airlines has drawn $275 million from its revolving credit line to prevent a cash shortfall that could have disrupted
August 22, 2025
Brazil’s Tourism Hits Record Growth in H1 2025 but Still Lags Global Competitors
Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism reported that the country’s tourism sector expanded 6.6 percent in the first half of 2025 compared
August 20, 2025