Entrusters Peer-to-Peer Shopping Platform Expands in Brazil
For those that have not heard of Entrusters yet, it is a peer-to-peer shopping platform aimed at disrupting the global...
November 29, 2017Section
Local Business
Local Business News in Rio de Janeiro City and State
Rio Hotels Receive Huge Boost During Rock in Rio 2017
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The final figures are in for Rio de Janeiro hotels...
November 14, 2017
The Artisan Baker Launches Made-to-Order Delivery in Rio de Janeiro
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With a selection of British, American and Continental European favorites...
November 10, 2017
Rio Loses R$657 Million in Tourism Over 8 Months Due to Violence
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The city of Rio de Janeiro has lost more...
November 3, 2017
Traditional Rio Samba House Estudantina Closes After 90 Years
Recently declared a Carioca cultural heritage site, the traditional MPB and samba house owned R$790,000 in rent arrears since 2005.
October 18, 2017
The American Society of Rio de Janeiro Celebrates 100 Years
The American Society of Rio de Janeiro (AmSoc Rio) has a full calendar of community activities and charity events, which...
October 5, 2017
Brazil Unveils Plan to Attract Tourists to Rio de Janeiro
Officials expect investments totaling R$1 billion stating the recent news of violence in some of Rio's most famous favela communities...
September 25, 2017
Rock in Rio 2017 to Generate R$74 Million in City Tourism
Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, especially in Ipanema and Leblon, are showing occupancy rates greater for this year's Rock in...
September 12, 2017
NBA Launches Basketball Social Project in Rio’s Complexo da Maré
In partnership with the local project "Maré que Transforma" (Tide that Transforms), the Jr. NBA program will offer free basketball...
September 7, 2017