Brazil Tourism News

Six Senses Botanique to open in Brazil next year
Six Senses has unveiled plans for the opening of its first property in the Americas in early 2021, with the launch of Six Senses Botanique in Brazil.

TAP to launch two new North America routes in 2020
The Portuguese flag-carrier will offer new departures to Maceió in Brazil and Montreal in Canada, as the airline continues to build its transatlantic operations.

Norwegian takes off for Brazil with new Rio de Janeiro route
The flight schedule will also offer Norwegian customers in both Europe and Brazil opportunities to connect via the carrier’s short-haul network of European flights.

Virgin Atlantic to debut in South America with new São Paulo route
Virgin Atlantic will launch flights between London Heathrow and São Paulo, Brazil, in 2020. The new service aims to capitalise on the fast-growing Brazilian economy, which benefits from year-round transatlantic demand.

Norwegian to offer low-cost flights to Brazil
Norwegian has launched the UK’s first low-fare flights to Brazil with a brand-new direct route from London to Rio de Janeiro. Norwegian offers a growing network of long-haul flights from London Gatwick to 12 popular USA destinations and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Four Seasons Hotel São Paulo at Nações Unidas to open in October
The countdown is on to the grand opening of Four Seasons Hotel São Paulo at Nações Unidas, as the Hotel opens its reservations books and confirms arrivals beginning October 15th.

No restrictions on travel following Yellow Fever outbreak in Brazil
The Brazilian Tourist Board, Embratur, has reiterated the advice of the World Health Organisation that tourists, whether Brazilian or foreign, should undergo a vaccination against the yellow fever at least ten days before travelling to Brazil.

Air Europa takes Dreamliner to São Paulo for first time
Air Europa is boosting its presence in Brazil with the addition of São Paulo to its network of Dreamliner destinations. Launching on the March 25th, Air Europa will operate its daily flight to São Paulo from Gatwick, via Madrid, with a Boeing 787-8.

Anantara set to open Maraú Bahia Resort, Brazil, in mid-2018
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will debut its authentic luxury in Brazil in mid-2018 with the launch of Anantara Maraú Bahia Resort.

Vinicius Lummertz, president, Brazilian Tourist Board
In a hard-hitting interview Vinicius Lummertz, president of the Brazilian Tourist Board, challenges the perceived image of Rio de Janeiro as unsafe for tourists and explains a new program launched by the government to improve its infrastructure. He also reveals what we can expect from Brazilian tourism in 2018.

AccorHotels unveils plans for three hotel complex in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Well-known as one of the main industrial centres in Brazil, ABCD region has a strong presence of large companies in the automotive and petrochemical sectors. As a result, the cities of Santo André, São Bernardo do Campo, São Caetano and Diadema attract investments and currently have the fourth highest GDP in the country, according to IBGE.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Palácio Tangará, São Paulo
Palácio Tangará opened in São Paulo, Brazil, last month, marking a new era for European-owned Oetker Collection as it expands into the Americas for the first time. The hotel offers 141 spacious guestrooms - including 59 suites - all with beautiful views overlooking the park. Here Natália Murgel visits for Breaking Travel News.