Tourism

File photo showing a member of the samba school Acadêmicos do Grande Rio taking part in the third day of parades at the Sambódromo Marquês de Sapucaí in Rio de Janeiro. EFE/ Antonio Lacerda/FILE
Tourism

Brazil’s soft power drives record 9.3 million foreign tourists

São Paulo, Jan 28 (EFE).— Brazil posted a historic tourism record in 2025, registering 9.3 million foreign arrivals, a 37.1% increase from 2024, driven largely by the country’s soft power, which authorities aim to leverage further to accelerate growth in the sector. Brazil’s soft power lies in its music, culture, cuisine and football—a set of

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FITUR 2026 closes with a strong boost to global tourism
Tourism

FITUR 2026 closes with a strong boost to global tourism

Statement issued by the company (Announcement) The International Tourism Trade Fair has once again confirmed its role as a key driver of Madrid’s economy, generating an economic impact of €505 million and reaffirming its strong convening power with more than 255,000 attendees. The International Tourism Trade Fair, organised by IFEMA MADRID, has closed its doors

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MADRID, 23/01/2026.- Embratur President Marcelo Freixo during an interview with EFE on Friday at Fitur. Spain was the sixth European country with the most tourists visiting Brazil, with a total of 160,400 people in 2025, placing it in 14th place globally. For this reason, Brazilian organizations are present at the Fitur International Tourism Fair in Madrid, looking for ways to increase the number. EFE/David Fernández
Tourism

Brazil takes advantage of Fitur to attract more Spanish tourists

Madrid, Jan 23 (EFE).- Spain was the sixth European country with the most tourists visiting Brazil, with a total of 160,400 people in 2025, placing it in 14th place globally. For this reason, Brazilian organizations are present at the Fitur International Tourism Fair in Madrid, looking for ways to increase the number. Although the figure

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Undated photograph provided by Greater Medellín Convention & Visitors Bureau showing the Medellín metro (Colombia). EFE/ Camilo Duque Dazzy/ Greater Medellín Convention & Visitors Bureau /EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NOT FOR SALE/ ONLY AVAILABLE TO ILLUSTRATE THE ACCOMPANYING NEWS STORY (CREDIT REQUIRED)
Tourism

Medellín seeks to attract US visitors who value “respect for community”

Medellín (Colombia), Dec 5 (EFE).- Medellín is seeking to attract visitors “who value sustainability” and “respect for community” at the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) Annual Conference, which runs until Friday in Maryland. According to the Medellín Secretariat of Tourism and Entertainment, the Colombian city is participating in the event at the Gaylord National

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Economy

Brazil doubles down on event tourism to cement visitor record

 Brazil, Latin America’s leading destination for meetings and events, arrived in Barcelona this week for the IBTM World fair as it seeks to strengthen its position in the segment, sustain its historic visitor growth and diversify traveler profiles. The country welcomed a record 7,686,549 foreign visitors between January and October 2025, up 42.2% from the

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Photo taken on Sept. 15, 2025, showing cattle on a ranch in the municipality of São Geraldo do Araguaia, in the state of Pará, Brazil. EFE/Isaac Fontana
Tourism

Netflix brings its Brazilian film locations to life in new tourism guide

São Paulo, Nov 6 (EFE).— Film locations from Netflix productions in Brazil—ranging from series to reality shows—now take center stage in a new digital tourism guide designed to bring Brazilian landscapes closer to domestic and international audiences. The first chapter highlights the vastness and diversity of the Amazon, the world’s largest tropical rainforest. Launched in

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Photograph provided by Embratur of the inauguration of the Visit Brazil Gallery exhibition on Wednesday in New York. EFE/Embratur/EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES/ONLY AVAILABLE TO ILLUSTRATE THE ACCOMPANYING NEWS STORY (MANDATORY CREDIT)
Culture

Brazilian exhibition brings exuberance of world’s largest wetland to US

São Paulo, Oct 30 (EFE).- The Visit Brazil Gallery exhibition has arrived in New York with the aim of transporting international audiences to unspoiled landscapes and showcasing the fauna and exuberant natural and cultural wealth of the Brazilian Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, through immersive experiences that bring together photography, art, dance, gastronomy, and

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Marcelo Freixo, president of Embratur (Brazil), poses during an interview with EFE at the International Tourism Fair (FIT) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sept. 30, 2025. EFE/Matías Campaya
Tourism

Embratur chief: “Tourism makes more sense than oil”

Buenos Aires, Oct 1 (EFE).— Marcelo Freixo, president of the Brazilian Agency for International Tourism Promotion (Embratur), highlighted the record growth of Brazil’s tourism industry since 2023, declaring that “in the 21st century, tourism makes more sense than oil.” Speaking to EFE on the sidelines of the Latin American International Tourism Fair (FIT 2025) in

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File photo dated Jan. 23, 2023, showing people walking along the Selarón Steps in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. EFE/Antonio Lacerda FILE
Tourism

The voices behind Brazilian hospitality take the spotlight at FIT 2025

São Paulo, Sep 26 (EFE).- Brazil will arrive at FIT 2025 in Buenos Aires (Sept. 27–30) with a campaign that highlights the people behind Brazilian hospitality. The initiative seeks to diversify tourism beyond the country’s iconic beaches and landmarks. “There’s no place like Brazil,” says the campaign by the Brazilian Tourist Board (Embratur), inviting travelers

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File photo dated Nov. 12, 2023, showing people on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. EFE/Antonio Lacerda /FILE
Tourism

Latin Americans fuel Brazil’s record tourism boom

São Paulo, Sep 24 (EFE) – Brazil is breaking tourism records this year, fueled largely by a 66% surge in Latin American arrivals, which are reshaping the country’s international travel market. Between January and June, 3.8 million Latin Americans visited Brazil, up from 2.3 million during the same period in 2024, according to official data.

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Handout photo provided by Sebrae/Embratur of a person posing on the Rio do Boi trail in the Caminho dos Cânions do Sul geopark, in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina state, Brazil. EFE/Sebrae/Embratur
Tourism

Santa Catarina aims to expand tourism past sun and sand

São Paulo, Sep 23 (EFE) – Famous for its crystal-clear beaches and coves framed by mountains and Atlantic forest, the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina now wants to attract tourists year-round with gastronomy, ecotourism, and cultural experiences. Between January and August 2025, 565,710 international visitors arrived, but more than 80% came in the first

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Spanish airline Iberia is finalizing preparations to launch a new route between Madrid (Spain) and Orlando (USA) on October 26, as part of the company's strategy to increase its presence in the United States by launching new routes and frequencies. Photo of Adriana Ron-Pedrique, head of the US and Canada portfolio at Iberia. EFE/ Antoni Belchi
Companies

Iberia boosts US expansion with Madrid-Orlando route in October

Miami, Sep 18 (EFE).- Spanish airline Iberia is finalizing preparations to launch a new route between Madrid (Spain) and Orlando (USA) on October 26, as part of the company’s strategy to increase its presence in the United States “by launching new routes and frequencies.” “We are very excited about the new route between Madrid and

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