Each year, travel agencies, tourism operators and transport companies elect the best hotels, beaches, destinations and services in the world. The pyramids of Giza, in Egypt, and Burj Al Arab hotel, in the United Arab Emirates, for example, were respectively awarded by World Travel Awards, the leading attraction and hotel.
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After the inauguration of a direct flight between Dubai and São Paulo, by Emirates airline, the Arab Brazilian Chamber and the Ministry of Tourism signed an agreement to promote Brazil as a destination for tourists from Arab countries and to attract investment to the sector. This year Brazil is going to participate in fair Arabian Travel Market and professionals in the field in the Middle East and North Africa should come to the country.
Tunisia ranks 3rd in a list of 53 destinations published by United States newspaper The New York Times. Among the Arab countries, also listed were Libya, Egypt, Kuwait and Algeria. Most of them offer a variety of tours, from the Mediterranean beaches to the Sahara Desert.
The figures were supplied by the Brazilian Central Bank and show growth of 19.81% in tourist spending in the country compared with the same period of 2006. By the end of the year, the value should rise to US$ 5 billion, resulting in a 15% increase over last year.
Of the tourists coming to the country, 29.1% do it on business, for events and conventions. These are the tourists who spend the most in the country: US$ 165.14 a day, against US$ 73.53 spent by leisure tourists. The figures were disclosed by the Ministry of Tourism.
Agência Sebrae* Brasília – The Brazilian coast is having a party. This year is seeing the largest season of cruise liners in the history of the country. The record high pertains to domestic trips. The circuit was opened in October 31st and will continue until April 6th, 2008, and comprises 23 destinations between the southern
The Brazilian Tourism Institute and the National Institute for Tourist Promotion of Argentina have signed an agreement for joint promotion of their tourist destinations in countries that are distant from Brazil. Both nations are going to promote workshops at fairs in the United Arab Emirates, India and China.
Madinat Jumeirah is one of the many luxury addresses in the United Arab Emirates. It has the second most expensive rates in Dubai. One night stay may cost between US$ 1,000 and US$ 10,000. The current champions among the clients with reservations at the hotel are the Russians, according to the internal guide at the hotel, Kate Barican.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The number of foreign passengers arriving in Brazil grew 15.22% in October, 552,520 passengers arrived in Brazil, against 479,550 in the same month last year. According to figures supplied by the Brazilian Tourism Institute (Embratur), the result for 2007 should exceed that for last year, when international arrivals totalled
The ambassador of Kuwait in the Brazilian capital Brasília, Waleed Al-Kandari, is going to recommend resort Costão do Santinho, in the capital of the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, to travel agencies in his country. The aim is for the destination to be included in travel packages. The diplomat, who spent three days in the state to assess its potential, is now willing to get acquainted with the Brazilian Northeast.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The Tax on Services (ISS) collected by the São Paulo City Hall on tourism between January and August exceeds collection in the whole of 2004. The figures were supplied by the City Information Technology and Communications Company (Prodam). The value of the tourism tax – collected on hotel stays,
In Northern Egypt, El Mansura is known for its history and gardens. It was in the city that French King Louis IX was captured during the Crusades. In the same period, it served as a fort. Today, the history of struggle and the beauties of the local vegetation, spread throughout parks and gardens, attract tourists from the country and also from abroad.
Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum was received today by the governor of the state of São Paulo (southeast Brazil) and by the mayor of the capital of the state. He was accompanied by the president at the Arab Brazilian Chamber, Antonio Sarkis Jr., diplomats and executives at the airline. To Kassab, the Arab businessman said that Dubai is investing US$ 15 billion in infrastructure.
Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made this statement to Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman of Emirates airline, whom he met yesterday. The company runs a direct flight between Dubai and São Paulo. The meeting also included ministers Marta Suplicy (Tourism), Walfrido dos Mares Guia (Institutional Relations) and Arab Brazilian Chamber president Antonio Sarkis Jr.
