#Brazil surpassed 5.9 million int'l tourists between Jan-Jul 2025: best result in history for the period - 47.5% increase compared to 2024. Visitors from Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay continue to lead, but there was also increase in visitors from US, and Europe.

São Paulo State surpassed 1.5 million foreign arrivals mark between Jan-July 2025- 1,582,486 international tourists. The number represents a 24.33% increase compared to the same period last year. #VisitBrazil #VisitSaoPaulo

Latam Group announced its new Premium Comfort cabin, scheduled to launch on long-haul international routes in 2027. New addition is part of an investment of +US$100 million aimed at modernizing the onboard experience and diversifying its products. #Latam

In Rio guests staying in Barra da Tijuca & Recreio dos Bandeirantes now have access to tourist shuttle service departing directly from hotels. Visitors can board buses/minibuses Thur-Sun and stop at beaches, shopping centers, and points of interest in Barra and Recreio. #visitrio

UN's COP30 in Belém, Brazil -scheduled for Nov 2025, expected to boost local hotel industry. Estimated revenues from accommodations is at least US$10 million, according to FBHA (Brazilian Federation of Accommodation and Food). #VisitBrazil

Pernambuco govt announced a new international air route between Recife and Buenos Aires (Argentina), operated by Latam, starting Dec 20, 2025. The weekly flight will be with Airbus A320 aircraft, which can accommodate up to 174 passengers. #VisitPernambuco #VisitBrazil

Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, to launch inaugural direct flight from Lagos to São Paulo, Brazil, late November early December 2025.

Rio de Janeiro International Airport will have direct #flights to Santa Cruz de La Sierra, #Bolivia twice a week starting September 7. #Brazil #RiodeJaneiro

A quick update on Latin American aviation! ✈️ Bogotá's El Dorado Airport has officially become the busiest in the region, surpassing both São Paulo's Guarulhos and Mexico City's airports. Strategic location, tourism boom, and recent upgrades helped it claim the top spot. #GRU

Royal Air Maroc will begin a new phase of expansion in the Brazilian market in December with the addition of a fourth weekly flight between Casablanca and São Paulo. Royal Air Maroc #visitbrazil #visitsaopaulo

Sao Paulo's Congonhas Airport has received authorization from ANAC (Nat'l Civil Aviation) to begin regular international passenger flight operations. Congonhasis currently dedicated exclusively to domestic aviation. #visitsaopaulo #visitbrazil #congonhasairport

Brazilian music icons,Maria Bethânia and Caetano Veloso won Grammy for best global music album with the live recording of their 2024/2025 tour. It was Bethânia's first nomination, while for Caetano, it was his third award. #BrazilianMusic #CaetanoeBethania

Viracopos Int'l Airport (VCP) in São Paulo recorded a new passenger traffic record in 2025, with 12.8 million passengers - 3.5% increase compared to 2024. Number of flights grew 2.2% to 124,613, reinforcing VCP's role as a rapidly growing hub in Brazil. #VisitBrazil #viracopos

Brazil authorises visa-free entry for Chinese passports for tourism, business, academic exchanges or transit. Measure is response for June 2025 Beijing policy that allows Brazilians 30 day visa-free stay in China. #VisitBrazil #visafreeentry

In the midst of the 2025/2026 season, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) confirmed the resumption of its operations in South America and Brazil starting in the 2027/2028 season, ending a two-year hiatus from the region. #CruiseNorwegian

Qatar Airways plans to expand service to Brasil to 21 weekly Doha – Sao Paulo Guarulhos flights. Frequency increase will be in effect for the period of 19FEB26 – 28MAR26 and 01JUL26 – 24OCT26. Qatar Airways #visitbrazil #visitsaopaulo

The first cruise ship VIP lounge in Brasil was inaugurated last week in Santos, Sao Paulo. Krooze VIP Lounge by travel insurance cia Europ Assistance can hold up to 70 passengers, and has buffet, lounge and kid corner. Krooze @europassistance_br #visitbrasil #cruisinginbrazil

New Toronto/Montreal–Rio de Janeiro service from AirTransat until June 2026. Canadian airline becomes the only airline to connect Montreal directly to Rio de Janeiro. Air Transat @visitrio

Brazilian officials expect more than 65 mln people to participate in the 2026 Carnival in Brazil, a 22% increase from 2025. Expectation is that 40 mln will concentrate in capital cities like Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Belo Horizonte, and Recife/Olinda. #visitbrazil

Rio making moves to attract more international visitors: Brazil's Gol airlines, plans to offer direct flights from Rio to four strategic destinations: New York, Lisbon, Paris, and Orlando, starting in the second half of this year. #VisitBrazil #VisitRio GOL Linhas Aéreas