Volume of tourists in April was 22% smaller than in the same period last year. Year-to-date, decline is 2.75%, according to information from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
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The currency was cheaper in March and April, which may have influenced consumption by Brazilians on foreign trips, according to the Brazilian Central Bank.
Algeria’s national team will play in Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre and Curitiba in the first phase. Besides those cities, Gramado and Balneário Camboriú will receive supporters of the only Arab team in the championship.
The campaign ‘Love Dubai’ wants to show the emirate as a romantic destination for couples. Until June 12th, pictures can be taken with the city as a background and cards written with your name in Arabic.
Survey is conducted by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism. São Paulo’s capital will host the opening game of the World Cup 2014, on June 12th.
Brazilian consumption in other countries decreased in March, after several records. Expenditure amounted to US$ 1.8 billion.
Airlines which fly to São Paulo will start using a new facility in Cumbica, due for inauguration in May. The companies are expecting more comfort and the possibility to increase frequencies.
WTM Latin America will receive exhibitors from Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates and Morocco. The event is an opportunity to promote tourism and negotiate tour packages with companies of the sector.
In March, the airline’s flights to Abu Dhabi left São Paulo with an average occupancy of 75.2%, the best rate since the company started operating in the country. During the World Cup, a larger aircraft will be used.
The government has released a travel guide containing entertainment options in the capital and the rest of the state. São Paulo will receive 300,000 foreigners and host six matches.
After a period of three years closed, the Immigration Museum will reopen to the public in the end of May, in São Paulo. The building was repaired and a permanent exhibition will offer “sensory” experiences to visitors.
The Brazilian Federal Senate has passed a bill allowing visa applications, fees and documents to be submitted on the internet. The bill is pending approval from president Dilma Rousseff.
In 2013, 98.4 million people arrived at Brazilian airports, 9.4 million of which were on international flights.
A project from the emirate’s government will change the stations into museums. Each will have a different theme to entertain passengers and tourists.
