Category: Tourism
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Brazil stands out among the top 3 countries with the highest growth in international tourism, according to UN Tourism
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UN Tourism, the United Nations World Tourism Organization, published a new report that ranks Brazil among the world leaders in international tourism growth in 2025. The UN Tourism publication on social media highlights the performance of the Americas in the first quarter of 2025, with Paraguay (53%), Brazil (48%) and Chile (48%) leading among the…
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Brazil Received 4.8 Million International Tourists in Five Months
This is a record, and arrivals in May exceeded Embratur’s expectations. A total of 461,341 people visited Brazil during the fifth month of the year — 37.4% more than in the same period last year. The number of international tourists who visited Brazil between January and May 2025 broke all historical records for the period…
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U.S. Expands Social Media Screening
People applying for visas to live or work in the United States will now have their social media examined for signs of “anti-Americanism.” The measure was announced on Tuesday (19) by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and reported by CNN Brasil, raising concerns among lawyers and immigrants’ rights defenders. According to USCIS, agents…
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Ilhéus: Where the Sea, Cocoa, and Poetry Meet
Ilhéus, known as the “Little Princess of Southern Bahia”, is at the heart of Brazil’s Cocoa Coast. This enchanting destination offers paradisiacal beaches, vibrant culture, and unforgettable flavors. Birthplace of the renowned Brazilian writer Jorge Amado, Ilhéus captivates visitors with its lush landscapes, rich history, and irresistible artisanal chocolate made from local cocoa. It is…
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Egypt Inaugurates World’s Largest Archaeological Museum Dedicated to Egyptian Civilization
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi announced that the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM, English acronym) will be officially inaugurated on November 1st. All internal works have been finalized, and the museum is ready to receive visitors, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a TV BRICS partner. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly also instructed the competent agencies to prepare for…
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U.S. Includes Countries Requiring Up to $15,000 Bond for Visa
The U.S. has introduced a new visa policy that requires certain countries, including Malawi and Zambia, to provide a bond of up to $15,000. This bond is intended to serve as financial security for the U.S. government, ensuring that visa holders comply with the terms of their visa and do not exceed the authorized period…
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State Department May Require Visa Applicants to Post Bond of Up to $15,000 to Enter the U.S.
The State Department proposes requiring a bond of up to $15,000 from business and tourist visa applicants to enter the U.S., which could make the process inaccessible to many.
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U.S. State Department may require visa applicants to pay a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US
The State Department proposes requiring business and tourist visa applicants to pay a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a measure that could make the process inaccessible to many. In a notice to be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, the department said it would launch a 12-month pilot program…
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Brazilian Ports and Airports Must Display Informational Materials on Mpox
Brazilian ports and airports must display informational materials on the symptoms and preventive measures for mpox. These posters must be placed in international arrival areas during the validity of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern related to the disease. Similarly, airlines must issue an audible announcement about measles on board aircraft during the disease…
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Brazilian ports and airports will have to display informational materials about mpox
Brazilian ports and airports must display informational materials on mpox symptoms and prevention measures.