Rio de Janeiro Tourism Entities Already Planning for Post-Quarantine Period
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The losses to the hotel sector in the month of April in Rio de Janeiro state,...
April 19, 2020Topic
Tourism
Brazil President Praises Visa Waiver for U.S., Canada, Japan, and Australia
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Over the weekend, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro took to social...
March 25, 2019
Brazil Deputy Bolsonaro Supports Unilateral U.S. Visa Exemption
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This weekend, Brazilian federal deputy (lower house representative) Eduardo Bolsonaro...
March 18, 2019
Rio to Register Over R$3.5 Billion in Revenues Due to Carnival
Rio de Janeiro state officials expect over R$3.5 billion to circulate during the five-day Carnival festivities, according to Fecomercio-RJ.
March 4, 2019
Riotur Taps ‘Segurança Presente’ to Help with Security During Carnival
To ensure the safety of tourists and locals alike during the biggest party on the planet, the Coordinator of ‘Segurança...
January 30, 2019
Brazil’s Avianca Cancels Routes and Returns Aircrafts
Brazil’s fourth largest airline company, Avianca, announced it is cancelling most of its international routes as of March 31st, affecting...
January 18, 2019
Rio’s Security Services Increase Presence Around Tourist Landmarks
On Tuesday, January 15th, a major operation was undertaken by Rio’s security forces with the goal of bringing greater security...
January 16, 2019
New Year’s Eve Brings Another Boost for Rio as a Top Travel Destination
New data released by Kayak travel website shows that Rio de Janeiro is the most-searched-for travel destination by Brazilians looking...
December 28, 2018A Guide to Free Activities in Rio de Janeiro this Holiday Season
Rio de Janeiro is known for spectacles such as Carnival, Sugar Loaf mountain and Christ the Redeemer. However, while these...
December 21, 2018