The number of Brazilians interested in spending holidays at destinations like the Emirates, Egypt and Jordan is on the rise. At some travel operators, the growth is 50% in three years.
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The figure refers to the month of January, when the country received 734,636 passengers, the largest volume since 2000.
The region was the one that grew most in passenger turnover in January. In domestic flights, however, the greatest growth was in Latin America, especially in Brazil.
The Portuguese airline should inaugurate a route between Lisbon and Algiers in June. In the same month, it should start flying to Marrakesh, Morocco. A flight to Casablanca is in service.
A tool disclosed today by Embratur and Google uses the video site to promote tourist destinations in Brazil and worldwide. There are videos with images and statements by visitors and celebrities.
Beautiful areas of the emirate may be visited in boat trips on Dubai Creek. It is possible to choose between a day or night trip, in which there is also a delicious dinner.
Egypt toys with the imagination of Brazilians but the number of people interested in learning about other destinations in the Arab world that host mysteries and beauties is on the rise.
Brazilians spent US$ 1.2 billion on international trips in January, against US$ 746 million in the same month last year.
The Minister of Tourism plans to expand the number of flights and also the hotel network in the region to guarantee good service to tourist during the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
The figure represents 10% growth over 2009. The income generated by visitors was US$ 285 million, according to Riotur estimates.
Close to Cairo, Ismailia is an Egyptian city with several tourist attractions and a past connected to Suez Canal. The city is celebrating the 140th anniversary of the inauguration of the canal.
The country, a traditional destination for visitors seeking history and leisure, is also improving in organizing large conferences. However, infrastructure is lacking and few companies in the field.
The country wants 25% of the tourists who will come for the 2014 Cup to remain in Brazil after the championship matches. As a strategy, the Tourism Institute will present alternative destinations.
The Brazilian Tourism Institute will make extra funds available for the country’s states to complement their foreign tourism promotion budgets during the year of 2010.
