Rio Artes Manuais Handicrafts Fair Returns to Centro
The state's annual arts fair, Rio Artes Manuais, showcasing more than 3,000 pieces and featuring hundreds of craft workshops, will...
March 16, 2017Topic
Tourism
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, 2017
Carnival Tourism Increases in the Interior of Rio de Janeiro State
The interior of Rio de Janeiro state, referred to as "fluminense", has seen cities attract more and more tourists during...
February 22, 2017
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
Lack of Police Presence on Rio’s Beaches Causes Concern
An increase in petty crime and robberies along the beaches, and a lack of police presence, is raising concerns among...
January 6, 2017
Editorial: Rio de Janeiro and Its Image Issues
Editorial, by Stone Korshak RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It has long been said that "Brazil is a country of...
December 29, 2016Rio Hotels Optimistic for New Year’s Eve Despite Economic Crisis
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite occupancy rates falling below last year for the New...
December 26, 2016Finding Surf Lessons Along Rio’s Barra Beaches
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Barra’s Zona Oeste (West Zone) beaches offer some of the...
December 23, 2016