Category: Tourism
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Brasília Emerges in National Tourism as Capital of Major Events and Boosts the Economy
From a city marked by its civic and architectural vocation, Brasília assumes a new role on the Brazilian tourist map: as a strategic destination for major cultural, sports, and business events. This transformation is already directly impacting the capital’s economy and expanding leisure options for residents and visitors. Report from Agência Brasília. According to data…
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Brasília Emerges in National Tourism as Capital of Major Events and Boosts the Economy
From a city marked by its civic and architectural vocation, Brasília has taken on a new role on the Brazilian tourism map: as a strategic destination for major cultural, sports, and business events. This transformation is already directly impacting the capital’s economy and expanding leisure options for residents and visitors. This report is from Agência…
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Brazil Has 11 Airports Among the World’s Most Punctual, International Ranking Shows
Brazil has earned a prominent place in the global aviation scene, with 11 airports featured on the list of the world’s most punctual. The survey is part of the On-Time Performance Monthly Report, released in August by the international consultancy Cirium. The publication evaluated large, medium, and small terminals based on the annual number of…
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Giant Amazon Trees Could Help Scientists Combat Climate Change
A huge capacity to capture carbon dioxide, a vital role in rain distribution, and the ability to record Amazon cycles – these are some of the services provided by the giant trees of northern Brazil, especially the angelim-vermelho – Dinizia excelsa – a species that can grow over 80 meters tall. The presence of their…
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Spring has arrived in Brazil!
With the arrival of the flower season, the Tourism News Agency highlights places that are true nature and knowledge refuges across the country’s five regions. Spring has arrived, and with it, the colors and scents that transform Brazil’s landscapes. The season, which officially begins this Monday (22/09), reinforces the invitation to connect with one of…
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Brazilian islands: study reveals presence of exclusive species
For many years, the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean have been known as a true sanctuary for unique species, such as giant turtles and marine iguanas. This may now change, and Brazilian oceanic islands, such as Fernando de Noronha, São Pedro e São Paulo, and Trindade, may start sharing the title of the most…
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Embratur Launches Guide on Racial Equality in Tourism
Embratur and CAF launch a practical guide on racial equality in tourism, promoting afrotourism to foster inclusion and align with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Nearly 50% of Tourists Use Social Networks as Travel Information Source
Social networks have become Brazilians’ favorite source when searching for information about trips around the country. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok are the preferred research sources for 49% of tourists. Next come tips from friends and family, the traditional word of mouth. This is what a survey by the Ministry of Tourism reveals. According to…
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German Tradition on Brazilian Soil
A celebration that brings a piece of German tradition to the heart of Brazil. Join us to explore the origins, the contagious joy, and all the reasons that make Oktoberfest an unmissable experience. Blumenau’s Oktoberfest has its roots in the rich German heritage that settled in Santa Catarina. The festival began in 1984 to preserve…
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Círio de Nazaré, faith, devotion, and tradition in the Brazilian Amazon
Considered one of the largest religious celebrations in the world, it takes place every year in Belém, the capital of Pará, in October, attracting around 2 million faithful to honor Nossa Senhora de Nazaré. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, this festival lasts several days, characterized by the grandeur of the faith that moves people…