Category: Tourism
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Celebrate Halloween and the Fall Season Throughout NYC with a Spooktacular Overnight Stay
From pumpkin patches to haunted virtual reality escape rooms, there are many events and ways to safely celebrate the season across the five boroughs. New York is the perfect backdrop for a stay or getaway this fall. Even with the pandemic, the city is filled with spooky programming and Halloween offerings in October and November,…
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Tijuca National Park and Other Brazilian Parks Reopen
The largest urban forest in the world blends species of fauna and flora found only in the Atlantic Forest. In the heart of the city of Rio de Janeiro, just minutes from most local neighborhoods, lies Tijuca National Park. Covering 3,200 hectares, it is considered the first major reforestation project in the world. Over the…
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Brazilian airports recognized internationally for health protection measures for travelers
Brazilian airports Galeão and Guarulhos have been recognized internationally for their health protection measures during the resumption of flights, confirming Brazil’s preparedness for travel and tourism.
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OMT will open the first Latin American office in Brazil
The World Tourism Organization (OMT), a United Nations agency specialized in Tourism, has decided to bring a regional office to Brazil next year, the first in Latin America. The announcement was made by OMT Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili (photo) during the Abav Collab, a virtual fair organized by the Brazilian Association of Travel Agencies (Abav). Zurab…
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In Ouro Preto, Minister Announces National Tourism Recovery Plan
The Minister of Tourism, Marcelo Álvaro Antônio, announced in September, at the Museum of Inconfidência in Ouro Preto (MG), the National Tourism Recovery Plan. The initiative is part of various actions taken by MTur to mitigate the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. During the institutional agenda, the minister and the governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu…
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Take a “NYC-cation” in the Five Boroughs
NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York, is encouraging locals and regional visitors to take a “NYC-cation” by heading to a beach in Staten Island, the Bronx River Greenway, or a sculpture park in Queens. Taking a staycation in the five boroughs…
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São Paulo, “The Land of Drizzle”
São Paulo is enormous: 12 million people live there in the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere and the third largest in the Americas. São Paulo boasts over 100 museums, 120 theaters, around 300 cinemas, as well as various parks and green areas. It is the Latin American capital of conventions and events, with a…
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U.S. Government Adjusts Entry Strategy for COVID-19 for International Air Passengers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the U.S. Government (USG) is innovating and adopting a new approach to help keep international air passengers healthy. The new, more effective strategy focuses on the travel continuum and the individual passenger, including pre-boarding and post-arrival education, efforts to develop a potential testing framework with international partners, and disease response.…
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Jalapão, the paradise of adventures in Tocantins
When you arrive in Jalapão, leave your cell phone at home. Pay close attention to the region’s nature and plan your activities. You won’t need to carry your phone with you. But there’s another good reason for this: there is no signal. Located in a remote area of Tocantins, Jalapão is undoubtedly one of Brazil’s…
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The 60th Anniversary of Brazil’s Capital, the Beautiful Brasília
Brasília, the capital of Brazil, celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2020. The city is referred to as the seat of government, as it is where those who administer the country work – the President of the Republic, federal deputies, senators, among others. The project to build the new capital began during the presidency of Juscelino…