https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/rio 2016 olympics/ Rio 2016 Olympics News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:41:31+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-olympic-games-organisers-pass-on-knowledge-to-tokyo-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-olympic-games-organisers-pass-on-knowledge-to-tokyo-2020/ Three months after the “marvellous” Olympic Games Rio 2016, the organisers were in the future host city of Tokyo this week to pass on their experiences. Representatives of the Tokyo 2020, PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022 Organising Committees and the 2024 Candidate Cities were also there to listen, as well as to learn the lessons from their experiences. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 05:38:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-half-a-million-guests-visit-brazil-for-olympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-half-a-million-guests-visit-brazil-for-olympic-games/ Rio 2016 spurred the arrival of 541,000 international tourists in Brazil from July 1st to August 15th, an increase of 157,000 people in relation to the same period of the previous year. The visa waiver for visitors from the USA, Canada, Japan and Australia benefitted 74.7 per cent of foreigners who came to Brazil for the Games. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 11:46:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/team-gb-return-on-boards-british-airways-plane-victorious/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/team-gb-return-on-boards-british-airways-plane-victorious/ The British Airways plane flying Team GB home from the Rio 2016 Olympic Games has been named ‘victoRIOus’ by the carrier. The gold-nosed plane will return the successful athletes to British soil today. The name, which was one of a short-list of four selected by the athletes and British Airways staff, was chosen by hundreds of fans on Twitter in a recent poll. Tue, 23 Aug 2016 08:17:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-president-of-embratur-vinicius-lummertz/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-president-of-embratur-vinicius-lummertz/ As Rio de Janeiro approaches the end of a broadly successful Olympic Games, Breaking Travel News here sits down with the president of Embratur, Vinicius Lummertz, to discuss how the national tourist board expects the event to impact on travel to the country. On the agenda are the costs of hosting such an event, the benefits, and how the organisation hopes to balance the two. Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:39:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-mission-hills-congratulates-rose-on-olympic-victory/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-mission-hills-congratulates-rose-on-olympic-victory/ A roar of Olympic proportions was heard at Mission Hills China in celebration of Justin Rose’s thrilling gold-medal win at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The Englishman’s triumph in golf’s return to the Olympics after a 112-year absence, was made sweeter by the fact that the three top podium finishers, including silver medallist Henrik Stenson and bronze medallist Matt Kuchar, have all tasted victory at Mission Hills tournaments. Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:23:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-brazil-day-to-bring-olympic-spirit-to-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-brazil-day-to-bring-olympic-spirit-to-london/ Four years on from the dazzling 2012 London Olympic Games, the Olympic spirit is returning to the capital with ‘Brazil Day’ taking place in Trafalgar Square on Saturday, September 10th. This free event - taking place from 12:00-19:00 - is a celebration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and a chance to enjoy a taste of Brazil’s culture, passion and vibrancy in central London. Wed, 10 Aug 2016 05:32:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-rio-lounge-opens-in-london-to-celebrate-olympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-rio-lounge-opens-in-london-to-celebrate-olympic-games/ The Latin American Travel Association has celebrated the launch of Rio 2016 Olympic Games in true Carioca style at the Brazilian Embassy in London. The party marked the opening of the Rio Lounge at the Brazilian Embassy,  a place to enjoy the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on large screens while exploring the tastes and landscapes of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:14:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-ipass-to-offer-uber-passengers-free-wi-fi-during-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-ipass-to-offer-uber-passengers-free-wi-fi-during-olympics/ iPass and Uber have announced a partnership to provide international Uber riders with free Wi-Fi in Rio de Janeiro. As part of the partnership, iPass will provide riders with access to more than 1,160 iPass commercial hotspots in Rio de Janeiro. Mon, 08 Aug 2016 09:24:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-half-a-million-tourists-expected-in-brazil-for-olympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-half-a-million-tourists-expected-in-brazil-for-olympic-games/ The Brazilian government has said it expects around 500,000 additional foreign visitors to come to Rio de Janeiro to experience the Olympic atmosphere. With the games set to official launch during the Opening Ceremony this evening, final preparations are being put in place. Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:55:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-dedicated-olympic-channel-to-launch-in-august/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-dedicated-olympic-channel-to-launch-in-august/ The International Olympic Committee has confirmed the launch date for its ground-breaking new media destination, the Olympic Channel, where fans can experience the power of sport and the Olympic Movement all year round. Starting August 21st, after the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Rio 2016, the Olympic Channel platform will be available worldwide via a mobile app for Android and iOS devices and online. Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:41:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-marriott-welcomes-two-ac-hotels-to-brazil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-marriott-welcomes-two-ac-hotels-to-brazil/ The highly-anticipated 225-room AC Hotel Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha and the 378-room AC Hotel Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca, have opened their doors, inviting guests to experience Brazil’s newest class of lifestyle hotels. Ahead of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, AC Hotels by Marriott celebrates the beauty of classic modern design with its European soul and Spanish roots, borne from the signature vision of renowned hotelier Antonio Catalan, who founded the brand in 1998. Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:37:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brazilian-embassy-in-london-opens-to-public-during-rio-olympics-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brazilian-embassy-in-london-opens-to-public-during-rio-olympics-2016/ The British public has been invited to watch the Olympic Games at a lounge space located at the entrance of the Embassy of Brazil in central London. The lounge will showcase what lies beyond Rio, the ‘marvellous city’, and will present other tourist attractions of the State of Rio de Janeiro with its amazing coastline, historical cities and tropical forests. Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:35:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-ioc-approves-five-new-sports-for-olympic-games-tokyo-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-ioc-approves-five-new-sports-for-olympic-games-tokyo-2020/ The International Olympic Committee has agreed to add baseball/softball, karate, skateboard, sports climbing and surfing to the sports programme for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The decision by the 129th IOC Session in Rio de Janeiro was the most comprehensive evolution of the Olympic programme in modern history. Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:33:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-latam-begins-special-olympic-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-latam-begins-special-olympic-operations/ This week marked the official start of LATAM Airlines Brazil’s special operation for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games throughout Brazil’s main airports. A total of more than 100 special operational initiatives were developed to efficiently serve the fans and delegations, and maintain service quality for all passengers travelling with the airline in the months of August and September. Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:32:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-passengers-offered-olympic-options-with-american-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-passengers-offered-olympic-options-with-american-airlines/ This summer, British sporting enthusiasts can experience the action live from Rio de Janeiro, with convenient connections to Brazil from four UK airports when travelling with American Airlines. The world’s largest airline, American, has serviced Brazil for 26 years, and offers daily flights to five destinations across the country including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo Belo Horizonte, Brasilia and Manaus. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:51:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brazil-enters-last-lap-of-olympic-preparations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brazil-enters-last-lap-of-olympic-preparations/ Brazil is getting ready to hold the first Olympic and Paralympic Games in South America, with the opening ceremony just ten days away. Following the success of the 2014 World Cup, the country has already shown that Brazil is a culturally rich country, with a friendly and welcoming population. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:26:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-welcomes-olympic-athletes-to-new-safety-video/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-welcomes-olympic-athletes-to-new-safety-video/ TAP Portugal has showcased the country’s athletes in the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games by launching a new safety video. The Portuguese Olympic Committee’s official carrier will show the video on all of its long-haul aircraft. The video is released the year that TAP, the leading airline to Brazil, commemorates 50 years of flights to Rio de Janeiro, the host city of the 2016 Olympic Games. Wed, 06 Jul 2016 12:32:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/embratur-no-possibility-of-olympic-games-cancellation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/embratur-no-possibility-of-olympic-games-cancellation/ Embratur - the Brazilian Tourism Board - has said that there is no discussion of the possibility to postpone or cancel the 2016 Rio Olympic Games following the spread of the Zika virus. Embratur and other Brazilian government agencies are guided by the recommendations of the World Health Organization, which has argued that delaying the games does not alter the spread of the virus. Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:08:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-carries-olympic-flame-to-brazil-ahead-of-rio-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-carries-olympic-flame-to-brazil-ahead-of-rio-2016/ LATAM Airlines has successfully carried the Olympic flame from Switzerland to Brazil and will now aid the transport of the torch on a relay across the country. The aircraft used for the delivery was the first to feature LATAM Airlines’ new logo and the aircraft also featured a special trademark identifying it as the carrier for the Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay. Thu, 05 May 2016 08:16:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-backs-brazil-to-host-successful-olympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-backs-brazil-to-host-successful-olympic-games/ International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission chair Nawal El Moutawakel has backed Brazil and the Brazilians to deliver successful Olympic Games this August. The news comes at the close of the tenth and final IOC Coordination Commission visit to Rio de Janeiro. Her statement came after three days of meetings in the Brazilian host city, which included a venue tour of the Olympic Park and Deodoro sites, a meeting with the three levels of government (federal, state, and city), and presentations by the Rio 2016 Organising Committee on the status of the preparations. Thu, 14 Apr 2016 07:17:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-fly-team-gb-to-rio-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-fly-team-gb-to-rio-olympics/ British Airways has been appointed as the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. With a long history in supporting the national teams, British Airways will ensure the medallist hopefuls arrive refreshed and ready to compete. Thu, 14 Apr 2016 07:06:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbnb-signs-on-as-accommodation-partner-for-rio-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbnb-signs-on-as-accommodation-partner-for-rio-2016/ Airbnb has confirmed it will act as the official “alternative accommodation services supplier” for the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games. The games will take place in Rio de Janeiro next summer. It is the first time the company has signed on as an official partner for the Olympics. Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:32:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-secures-olympic-broadcaster-in-sub-saharan-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-secures-olympic-broadcaster-in-sub-saharan-africa/ The International Olympic Committee has awarded the broadcast rights in Sub-Saharan Africa to Infront Sports & Media AG for the XXII Olympic Winter Games in 2014 in Sochi, Russia, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014 in Nanjing, China. Infront has acquired exclusive broadcast rights on free to air television and non-exclusive internet and mobile broadcast rights. Fri, 17 Jan 2014 11:19:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-olympic-games-looking-toward-legacy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-olympic-games-looking-toward-legacy/ Wrapping-up its fifth visit to Rio de Janeiro, the International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission, underlined the strong progress being made to deliver a lasting legacy from the 2016 Games. With less than three years remaining until the Games begin, the Organising Committee and its government partners were able to show the Commission that legacy planning and its delivery were well underway. Wed, 04 Sep 2013 06:57:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/studio-aecom-unveils-first-plans-for-rio-2016-olympic-park/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/studio-aecom-unveils-first-plans-for-rio-2016-olympic-park/ Studio Aecom has unveiled the first renderings of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park. The London-based architects won the contract for the site, which will form the centre point of the 2016 Olympic Games. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:16:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/olympic-flag-arrives-in-rio-ahead-of-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/olympic-flag-arrives-in-rio-ahead-of-2016/ Rio de Janeiro has received the official Olympic Flag as the city takes over the role of Host City from London. Rio mayor Eduardo Paes, who received the flag from London mayor Boris Johnson at the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, waved the flag after stepping off the plane. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:13:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-embratur-director-of-international-markets-m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-embratur-director-of-international-markets-m/ With Rio de Janeiro taking over from London as the official Olympic Host City ahead of the 2016 Games and preparations well underway for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Brazil is set to be at the forefront of international tourism over the next few years. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with Embratur director of international markets, Marcelo Pedroso, to see how the destination is planning to utilise this unique double header to boost its position on the world stage. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:45:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-olympic-committee-concludes-fourth-rio-2016-project-review/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-olympic-committee-concludes-fourth-rio-2016-project-review/ Project Review updates between the IOC and Games organisers are held two to three times per year. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:30:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-appoints-executive-producers-for-live-ceremonies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-2016-appoints-executive-producers-for-live-ceremonies/ The consortium is formed by the Italian event, advertising and TV holding Film Master Group and Brazilian large event producers SRCOM Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-de-janeiro-on-the-brink-of-sporting-greatness/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-de-janeiro-on-the-brink-of-sporting-greatness/ With preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympics progressing to plan, Rio de Janeiro is a city riding the crest of a Sport Tourism wave. BTN looks at why the“Cidade Maravilhosa” has become the most popular tourist attraction in the southern hemisphere. Sat, 28 May 2011 07:50:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-olympics-signs-first-domestic-sponsor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rio-olympics-signs-first-domestic-sponsor/ The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio has signed up its first domestic sponsor. Bradesco, Brazil’s second-largest bank, has agreed to pay at least $320m, the minimum sum set by the games’ organising committee for the finance and insurance services categories. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:10:58 +0000