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.
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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.
Sales executives from eight countries in the Asian continent participated yesterday (09th) in a meeting at the head office of the Arab Brazilian Chamber, in the southeastern Brazilian city of São Paulo, along with representatives of other chambers of commerce, to acquire better knowledge of the tourist and business potential that Brazil has to offer. This will allow them to sell the country as a destination more effectively.
Eyeing the growth of the tourist market in the country and the increase in trade between Brazil and the Arab world, Sem Destino has released a package for those interested in studying Arabic at a school in Rabat. The company offers two-week courses and students stay at family homes.
On the Emirates airline Boeing 777-200 LR that left from São Paulo to Dubai in the early hours of Tuesday, the command is in the hands of two Brazilians. The co-pilots are also Brazilian. Emirates guarantees inclusion of Brazilians in important positions in the operation that links Brazil and the United Arab Emirates.
The first direct flight between both cities, operated by Emirates, departed at 10:01 today from the Arab country and is scheduled to arrive in São Paulo at 6:30 pm (local times). It will bring passengers from several parts of Asia, confirming its talent as a bridge between South America and Asia.
The Brazilian Tourism Institute will promote Brazil as a tourist destination in 42 international trade fairs during this half of the year. The first one started today (5) in the United States. By the end of the year, foreign tourists should spend US$ 4.8 billion in the country. Until July, the sum was US$ 2.8 billion.
The coastal city of Antonina will receive funds to cater to tourists on cruises along the Brazilian coastline. The money will be spent on improving the local infrastructure. The municipality already has a cargo terminal.
