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The Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO) opened in May a center in São Paulo to promote the country as a travel destination to Brazilians. The nonstop route between Casablanca and São Paulo is expected to encourage travel.

Airlines can submit projects for the second round of the International Tourism Acceleration Program. They can add new routes connecting destinations in Brazil to foreign countries or increase seat capacity. A public investment of roughly USD 300,000 is forecast.

At meeting in Dubai, trade body IATA said the passenger number is expected to be a record beating the 2019 high. Revenues are forecast to rise to unprecedent USD 996 billion, but airlines face a sharp rise in costs and challenges related to emissions.

Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro participated in WTM Latin America with a stand to promote beach and mountain destinations as well as historical and cultural tours. After getting domestic visitors back, it now aims to boost international arrivals.

One of the attractions of the Arab country at WTM Latin America is the desert nature in travel packages that also include Mediterranean beaches and historical and cultural landmarks.

Of the Middle East and North Africa states in a ranking made public by the Brazilian Tourist Board, Morocco is the one that sent the most visitors to Brazil in 2023, followed by Lebanon, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.