Rio’s Olympic Tourism Expected to Reach Outside of the City
With over a million domestic and foreign tourist expected in Rio for the Olympic Games, some popular destinations outside the...
August 2, 2016Topic
Hotel
Eight-Hour Standoff With Hostage in Brasilia Hotel
Gunman was identified as a former agriculture secretary was later discovered to be carrying a fake gun and explosives.
September 30, 2014
Businesses in Rio Experience Slower Carnival in 2014
Although official predictions by Rio de Janeiro show an increase in revenue for Carnival 2014, many local businesses feel a...
March 4, 2014
Strong Outlook for Brazil’s Tourism Industry Next Year
The Word Cup is sure to boost tourism in the country, which alone is estimated to see 600,000 foreign and...
November 26, 2013
Visiting Rio on a US$2,500 Budget
Despite its place as one of the most expensive cities in Latin America, Rio can still be an enjoyable destination...
November 12, 2013
American Strangled to Death in Rio: Daily
Victoria Tcaciuc, a contractor for the U.S. Department of State has been strangled to death in a Centro, Rio hotel...
March 1, 2013
Brazil to Control Rio Hotel Rates: Daily
Minister for Tourism Gaston Vieira said hotel daily rates will be monitored and controlled to avoid “abuse” during upcoming events,...
February 22, 2013
Copacabana Palace Hotel Renovation
The Copacabana Palace Hotel has remained one of Rio’s most iconic landmarks since it first opened its doors in 1923,...
October 16, 2012
Rio’s 2012 Carnival in Numbers: Daily
The city announced that this year’s Carnival generated estimated revenues of R$1.45 billion (approximately US$850 million) in Rio de Janeiro.
February 28, 2012