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.
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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.
According to a survey conducted by Euromonitor International, Rio de Janeiro is the most sought destination in the Southern Hemisphere. Dubai and Mecca are among the world’s 15 most visited cities.
A new terminal at the Hurghada airport will cost US$ 273 million and will raise the traffic capacity to 7.5 million passengers. In Cairo, a complex will include a five-star hotel and theme park.
The growth was 0.15% in 2009, but only in regular flights. If charter flights are added, there was reduction of 0.77%. The global reduction was 4%. There was recovery late last year.
The airline is offering packages to the Brazilian public including travel, lodging, transport and tickets to the games.
