The new facility offers luxury services such as a two-way shuttle service using Mercedes Benz limousines.
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Last month, the Arab country received 884,000 foreigners, as against 301,000 in the comparable period in 2013. The number of overnight stays also increased.
Brazilian travel agencies offer New Year’s vacation packages to the Arab world. Dinner in Egypt, Morocco and Emirates are among the attractions.
According to a report from the IATA, the region should see 4.9% growth per year for the coming 20 years. An additional 237 million passengers are expected each year.
The Abu Dhabi airline recorded a “sharp” increase in passenger numbers and cargo volumes in quarter three.
Lynden, owned by businessman Kháled Fayez Mahassen, takes nearly 150 Brazilian tourists to the Arab world per year. The leading destination is Lebanon, with its cultural and historical attractions.
In 2013, the country hosted 590,000 fairs, congresses and national and international conventions visited by 200 million-plus people.
At an industry fair in São Paulo, the Brazilian Tourism minister Vinícius Lages said his ministry should work in tandem with other government organizations to promote the country as a tourist destination in the Arab world.
High-end resorts in Brazil attract tourists who are willing to dole out as much as US$ 2,000 a day for lodging at scenic natural settings with private services and amenities.
Partnership for the creation of an integrated strategic agenda for the promotion of tourism in the cities of Rio de Janeiro was launched this Friday.
The ABAV Expo will take place from September 24th to 28th at the Anhembi Exhibition Centre and should attract 40,000 Brazilian and foreigner visitors. Palestine, Morocco and Abu Dhabi will be showcased in the stands.
The international airport in the capital of the United Arab Emirates received over 1.7 million passengers in July. Muslim holiday fuelled influx.
According to a survey conducted by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism, foreigners visiting Brazil for the football tournament spent more and had higher incomes than traditional visitors.
Following months of talks, Abu Dhabi’s airline is acquiring a 49% stake in its crisis-ridden Italian counterpart. This and other operations will amount to a combined 1.758 billion euros.
