Brazil Tourism 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.
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.
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.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Hotel Emiliano, São Paulo
Hotel Emiliano is the leading small luxury hotel in São Paulo. The hotel offers the most sophisticated Brazilian hospitality experience, setting itself apart by reflecting the caring and friendly personality of Brazilian people. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole calls in for the night.
WTTC applauds Brazil stance on Olympic visas
The World Travel & Tourism Council has congratulated the government of Brazil for adopting new policies that exempt tourist visas for citizens from the US, Australia, Canada and Japan during Brazil’s hosting of the 2016 Olympics. The exemptions will be in place from June 1st until September 18th this year.
Four Seasons moves into Brazil with São Paulo property
Four Seasons had confirmed plans to open Four Seasons Hotel São Paulo at Nações Unidas in 2017, with Private Residences to follow. Through the partnership between Iron House Real Estate and Tamweelview European Holdings, the 254-room Hotel and 84 Private Residences will be the group’s first foray into Brazil.
FIFA World Cup boosts tourism in Brazil
Over the course of 2014 Brazil welcomed 6,429,852 international tourists, boosted primarily by hosting the World Cup. For the first time, the country exceeded the six million mark for foreign entries, with the number of visitors representing a 10.6 per cent increase against 2013 figures.
Rio welcomes first Light Rail trains ahead of 2016 Olympic Games
The first train for Rio’s new Light Rail system has just arrived in Rio for testing, as part of Brazil’s investment in public infrastructure ahead of the 2016 Olympics. With over 480,000 tourists predicted to descend on Rio de Janeiro for the Olympic & Paralympic Games next summer, the Light Rail will carry approximately 285,000 tourists every day, easing the pressure on the city’s other transport systems.