Rio Sees Delays on Christ Statue Train, Vans: Daily
Long lines and train car malfunctions are making visits to Rio's iconic Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) difficult for tourists.
January 5, 2014Topic
Tourism
Foreign Tourism to Bring US$9.2B in 2014 to Brazil: Daily
According to estimates by the Brazilian Tourism Institute (EMBRATUR), foreign tourists should inject US$9.2 billion (about R$22 billion) in the...
January 2, 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
Brazil to Monitor World Cup Prices: Daily
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff created a committee to monitor abusive price hikes and the quality of services provided during the...
October 18, 2013
Expats Look to Salvador Tourism Boom
Millions flock to Salvador every year to get a taste of Bahian culture, party during the infamous Carnival or relax...
October 8, 2013
Brazil Struggles to Control Hotel Rates
Embratur, has asked FIFA to attempt to intervene in order to try and control spiraling accommodation costs ahead of the...
September 17, 2013 Brazil Expects World Cup to Bring R$25b
Tourists from Brazil and abroad are predicted to spend R$25 billion at next year’s football (soccer) World Cup, according to...
August 13, 2013
Travel Adventures in Northeast Brazil
Stretching from Bahia all the way up to Maranhão, Northeast Brazil offers something for everyone: thrill junkies, birdwatchers, beach bums...
August 13, 2013
World Youth Day Reaches Rio Favelas
As World Youth Day gets underway in Rio, behind the festivities and media coverage, outreach programs are focused on favela...
July 23, 2013