Category: Tourism
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The US Remains the Largest Travel Market in the World
The latest Economic Trends Report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that the US continues to be the largest and most powerful Travel & Tourism market in the world. Its position at the top has been reaffirmed, despite suffering long and damaging travel restrictions, which did little to stop the spread of…
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Sugarloaf Cable Car in Rio Celebrates 110 Years
One of the most famous attractions in Rio de Janeiro, the Sugarloaf Cable Car celebrated its 110th anniversary in October. Since its inception, it has welcomed approximately 50 million visitors and is the oldest operating cable car in the world. Located in an important environmental conservation area, between two mountains covered by the Atlantic Forest,…
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Airfare Prices Remain High, But You Don’t Have to Stop Traveling
The year-end holidays are here, and for many people, the price of airline tickets is the main concern. From April to August of this year, searches on Google for “cheapest airline tickets” increased by more than 240% in the US. How to find cheaper flights? Industry experts say your chances of finding lower prices increase…
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Thanksgiving Day
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Thanksgiving Day, known in Portuguese as Dia de Ação de Graças, is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean islands, observed as a day of gratitude to God, with prayers and feasts, for the good events that occurred during the year. The Thanksgiving Day was celebrated on the 4th Thursday…
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Qatar Offers Free Trips for the World Cup, But There Are Some Conditions
It’s an offer that will make any football fan stop and read. Free flights to the World Cup. Free tickets to the matches. Free accommodation during the tournament and even a bit of money to spend. How about that? But the offer comes with some conditions, of course! Fans who accept the trip – fully…
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6.5 Million Travelers Expected to Visit NYC This Holiday Season
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As one of this year’s most iconic vacation destinations, New York City will once again host festive dining, shopping, culture, and entertainment experiences and events across all five boroughs. According to NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, the fourth quarter is historically the strongest quarter of the year, accounting for approximately…
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First Class Gives Way to Business Class on Flights
This week, American Airlines announced that it is eliminating first class on its international flights. The reason, according to the company, is that customers are no longer purchasing international first class tickets and are preferring business class. Thus, the company’s plan is to replace first class with more seats in business class. “The quality of…
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Capital of Rendas, Jangadas, and Lobsters
The large number of tourist attractions makes it necessary to stay at least three days in the city. If the idea is to visit some nearby cities like Canoa Quebrada, Morro Branco, or Cumbuco, you will need an additional two to three days. Due to the large number of places to visit, I recommend doing…
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What are travel alerts and how do the U.S. develop them?
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The U.S. Department of State publishes a travel alert for every country in the world so that American citizens have reliable information to make informed decisions before traveling. The travel alerts are based on “security and safety conditions that may affect the lives and interests of U.S. citizens abroad,” without political or economic considerations, the…
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Traveling to Sleep: The Rise of Sleep Tourism
You’ve probably heard a woman who just became a mother say that the gift she wanted most was a weekend at a hotel to sleep throughout her stay. Well, the desire of mothers is becoming a trend. The so-called “sleep tourism” has been growing in popularity for a few years now, with an increasing number…