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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.
Ascott signs with Vitacon for two new Brazil properties
The Ascott has stepped up its global expansion as it breaks into South America with franchise agreements for two serviced residences in São Paulo, Brazil. Vitacon, a leading real estate company in São Paulo, will franchise and operate the 92-unit Citadines VN Jardins São Paulo and 122-unit Citadines VN Faria Lima São Paulo.
Accor signs 26 hotel management deal with Brazil Hospitality Group
AccorHotels announces it has signed an agreement with Brazil Hospitality Group and its shareholders, funds managed by GP Investments and GTIS Partners, in order to take over the management of 26 hotels currently owned or managed by BHG, the third-largest hotel company in Brazil.
Gran Meliá Nacional Rio to open in March
Meliá Hotels International has launched its first luxury hotel from the Gran Meliá brand in Brazil with the official opening of Gran Meliá Nacional Rio in March 2017. Originally built in 1972 by the world renowned architect, Oscar Niemeyer, the famous ‘Hotel Nacional’ has reopened after more than a decade of being left abandoned, as the Gran Meliá brand’s flagship property.
Qatar Airways to boost capacity on South America routes
Qatar Airways will introduce additional capacity to its two South American gateways from December 1st, when the airline upgrades its existing aircraft operating on the route, a Boeing 777-200LR, to a Boeing 777-300ER. The upgrade to the Extended Range aircraft will provide an additional 99 seats per day from the airline’s capital in Doha to Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires.
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.