Rio de Janeiro Expects to Receive 1.1 Million Tourists for 2017 Carnival
The city of Rio de Janeiro expects to receive approximately 1.1 million tourists in this Carnival. This is an increase...
February 24, 2017Section
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Local Business News in Rio de Janeiro City and State
Cruise Ships Arriving in Rio Bring US$18 Million for Carnival 2017
From January-April, 2017, 93 vessels are scheduled to dock at Pier Mauá with 350,000 people and are expected to inject...
February 20, 2017
Only 70 Percent of Rio Hotel Rooms Booked for Carnival 2017
In the midst of an economic crisis, the Brazilian Hotel Industry Association (ABIH) reports that hotel chains in the city...
February 17, 2017
Over 11,000 Stores Close in Rio de Janeiro State Last Year
Retail sales fell by 6.6 percent in 2016, in the worst year in the state since 2003, with almost 12,000...
February 8, 2017
Teenagers from Rio’s Underprivileged Areas Offered Free Courses
Adolescents from Rio’s underprivileged communities have the opportunity to take courses in English, computer science, poetry and audiovisual skills.
February 2, 2017
Federal Government to Provide Rio with R$6.5 Billion in Loans
Yesterday (January 26th) the state of Rio de Janeiro signed a term of commitment to guarantee to take out two...
January 27, 2017
Sales in Rio de Janeiro Show Worst Result Since 2003
A report showed sales of Rio de Janeiro's commerce fell 6.6 percent in 2016 compared to the previous year, the...
January 27, 2017
Voz das Comunidades to Publish in Print for Rio’s Favela Residents
The residents of Rio's favela communities, which make up nearly a quarter of the city's population, will gain a new...
January 24, 2017
Organic Farming and Production Gains Ground in Rio’s Lakes Region
Government agencies are helping encourage sustainability in rural organic agriculture production with some recent success in Rio state.
January 20, 2017