Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro participated in WTM Latin America with a stand to promote beach and mountain destinations as well as historical and cultural tours. After getting domestic visitors back, it now aims to boost international arrivals.
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One of the attractions of the Arab country at WTM Latin America is the desert nature in travel packages that also include Mediterranean beaches and historical and cultural landmarks.
The city recorded an increase of 18% in arrivals of tourists in January and February compared to the same period last year, according to the local tourism authority.
The resurgence of tourism and the hosting of conferences towards the end of the year bolstered the growth. Passenger traffic is projected to reach 140 million by 2024.
Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism reported that the Saudi government is considering potential destinations for direct routes between the two countries.
There are always new things to do when it comes to leisure attractions in the United Arab Emirates. ANBA recommends four tours that you cannot miss when traveling to the Gulf state.
Of the Middle East and North Africa states in a ranking made public by the Brazilian Tourist Board, Morocco is the one that sent the most visitors to Brazil in 2023, followed by Lebanon, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.
Saudi Arabia drew 27 million foreign tourists last year and has established even more ambitious goal for the tourism industry.
Foreign tourists spent USD 6.9 billion in Brazil in the course of 2023, up 41% from 2022, the country’s central bank said.
Taxi fleet at the emirate’s airports will double to enhance mobility of visitors. The plan is to transform taxis in Dubai into 100% hybrid, electric and hydrogen-powered by 2027.
Having lived in the Arab country for eight years, the entrepreneur caters to groups of Brazilian tourists through her company Conexão Qatar.
A fifth frequency on the Dubai-Rio de Janeiro-Buenos Aires route was announced to start in December. The flight will depart on Saturdays from Dubai.
Data released by the Ministry of Tourism showed the country received 5.9 million international visitors in 2023, a number higher than in 2022 but still below 2019.
TudoAzul and Emirates Skywards promise to offer more benefits for frequent flyer members.
