[Brazil] - Record-Breaking Tourism: Rio de Janeiro Caps Off a Stellar Summer Season

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500,000 foreign visitors arrived between January and February, boosting international tourism by 50% compared to last year
90% full and airports handling millions of passengers
economy.Hotels hit 98.5% occupancy in the city and 87% inland, surpassing expectations
events.Record-Breaking Tourism: Rio de Janeiro Caps Off a Stellar Summer Season
government supports this growth, investing 63.6 million reais to expand flight routes
Airlines offered 7.48 million international seats this season, up 19% from last year, easing access for travelers from Argentina, the U.S.,
and Chile.Beyond beaches, ecotourism in Serra da Bocaina and Ilha Grande draws growing interest
The state promotes these assets globally, targeting markets at trade fairs in Buenos Aires and Madrid.Tourism employs thousands, from hotel
creating new events to sustain this pace
signals strong prospects, especially with global summits on the horizon