Jalisco’s $1 Billion Hotel Gamble: Can Tourism Outpace Crime and Cartels?
Jalisco, a Mexican state known for its beaches and tequila, has committed over $1 billion to build 38 new hotels...
June 9, 2025Section
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Brazil’s Rise to World No. 2 in Business Jets: The Economic Forces at Work
Industry data from Airbus Corporate Jets, released June 2025, confirms Brazil now holds the world’s second largest business
June 9, 2025
French Guiana Drops Visa Requirement for Brazilians, Opening New Doors for Trade and Travel
On June 5, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Brazilians no longer need a visa to enter French Guiana
June 6, 2025
America’s Velvet Rope: Trump’s $1,000 Visa Proposal Monetizes Nation’s Top-Destination Status
Donald Trump’s administration is moving to position the United States as the world’s most exclusive travel destination
June 5, 2025
Peru’s Tourism Recovery: Numbers Reveal a Steady Return, Not a Full Comeback
Peru welcomed 1M+ international tourists in early 2025, up 6.7% year-on-year — but arrivals remain 26% below the 2019 record....
June 3, 2025
$90M Jet Deals Drive Catarina Aviation’s Shift to Ultra-Elite Clientele
The Catarina Aviation Show, now in its fourth year, will open on June 5 at São Paulo’s Catarina International Business...
June 1, 2025
U.S. Intensifies Brazil Travel Warnings Amid Kidnapping Surge and Urban Crime
The U.S. raised Brazil to Level 2 on May 30, 2025, citing kidnapping and urban crime. Homicide rate hit a...
May 31, 2025
Brazil Emerges as Latin America’s Business Tourism Powerhouse Through Strategic Investments
Brazil solidified its position as Latin America's top business tourism destination in 2024, hosting 234 international conferences
May 28, 2025
Rio’s Beach Culture Clashes with New Regulations Threatening Livelihoods and Legacy
A new ordinance signed by Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes in mid-May 2025 bans live music, unlicensed vendin
May 27, 2025