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  • CRE wants to encourage international tourism to Brazil through culture and gastronomy

    CRE wants to encourage international tourism to Brazil through culture and gastronomy

    THE CREATIVE ECONOMY, CULTURE AND GASTRONOMY CAN ATTRACT FOREIGN TOURISTS TO BRAZIL. THE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMISSION DISCUSSED THE MATTER AND PRESENTED PROPOSALS TO STRENGTHEN BRAZILIAN TOURISM. THE REPORT IS BY IARA FARIAS BORGES.

    Among the suggestions to encourage the coming of foreign tourists to Brazil presented by the president of the Committee on Foreign Relations, senator Kátia Abreu, from the PP do Tocantins, are the elaboration of tourist routes in the Amazon; the use of embassies to promote the country abroad; and the organization of a plan for Brazilian tourism. These measures must include the dissemination of national culture and gastronomy.

    According to the representative of Embratur, André Reis, for nearly 20 years Brazil receives around six million foreigners a year, of which nearly two million are Argentineans. By highlighting the cultural and gastronomic wealth of Brazil, senator Kátia Abreu defended a public policy for tourism. I can’t resign myself to seeing countries that are so small and with so little diversity, get so far ahead and we can’t move. It’s awesome, inadmissible! And I’m even more shocked when six million foreign tourists in 2004 and six million tourists in 2019.

    Didn’t anyone see it during this entire period? What is the new strategy to face this, I ask Embratur, I ask the Ministry of Tourism? In defending the creative economy and citing typical dishes from the Vale do Ribeira region, in São Paulo, the researcher in cultural history, Carlos Pereira Júnior, emphasized that traditional populations still do not use knowledge for their own benefit.

    They live with it every day, but when it comes to an undertaking, she goes there, opens her space and creates a pizzeria. Precisely because they told her that her reality is bad, that she’s linked to something poor, something outdated, that she left behind. Since travelers are looking for experiences, for the General Head of Embrapa Foods and Territories, João Veloso Silva, food research must be associated with cuisine and culture. Science alone does not cook.

    We have a unique diversity in this country, extremely diverse cultures, and this interaction of Science in this multidisciplinarity associated with cooks will really provide a very big advance. Also participating in the debate were Roberto Nedelciu, president of Braztoa, Association of Tourism Operators; Leônidas Oliveira, Secretary of Culture and Tourism of Minas Gerais; and Chef Kátia Barbosa, creator of the feijoada cake, intangible heritage of Rio de Janeiro. Radio Senate, Iara Farias Borges.

  • Brazil to unveil opportunities for sustainable use of Amazon

    Brazil to unveil opportunities for sustainable use of Amazon

    Brazil’s vice-President Hamilton Mourão in Dubai today (Sep. 1) said that Brazil needs to seize the chance provided by Expo 2020 to showcase to foreigners the business opportunities that the sustainable use of Brazil’s natural heritage may provide. The statement was made during the official inauguration ceremony of the country’s pavilion at the world expo that started today in the United Arab Emirates.

    “Investment attraction and the generation of employment and income in the Amazon are key to the conservation of the forest,” said Mourão, pointing out that, for the coming six months, the pavilion will serve to showcase Brazil’s potential to the world.

    According to the vice-president, the message Brazil wants to bring to the Expo 2020 is linked to sustainability, which is the theme the Expo 2020 district where Brazil’s pavilion is located. “Brazil is a country that produces clean energy, with over 60 percent of its territory covered by original vegetation, with know-how in clean fuels. This is the message we want to make clear, at a moment everyone has their eyes on these issues.”

    Seeking to improve the country’s global image, Mourão said the country uses a mere eight percent of its territory for food production and that, nonetheless, it manages to feed over 1 billion people across the world. “We have to intensify this discourse in a clear manner and also reiterate our commitment with our duties, established countrywide, to meet the world’s goals of mitigating global warming.”

  • Tourism registers new package sales and increased flights in Brazil

    Tourism registers new package sales and increased flights in Brazil

    Several movements signal the gradual resumption of tourism in Brazil: new package sales, more flights within the country and abroad, and more and more countries open to Brazilians. But it is domestic trips that account for most of the trips, especially to the coast of the Northeast .

    Data from IPC Maps, an institute specializing in Brazilian consumption potential, point out that Brazilians should spend more on travel by the end of 2021, compared to the 2020 total, even further below the pre-pandemic level (2019). Surveys by associations representing travel agencies and tour operators (which are the companies that negotiate and assemble packages with hotels and airlines) show that sales are still below average, but are growing.

    State Travel

    August 28, 2021 | 5:00 am

    By Nathalia Molina*

    Several movements signal the gradual resumption of tourism in Brazil: new package sales, more flights within the country and abroad, and more and more countries open to Brazilians. But it is domestic trips that account for most of the trips, especially to the coast of the Northeast .

    Coastal destinations, such as Porto de Galinhas (PE), are among the most sought after by travelers in the country – Photo: AHPG

    Data from IPC Maps, an institute specializing in Brazilian consumption potential, point out that Brazilians should spend more on travel by the end of 2021, compared to the 2020 total, even further below the pre-pandemic level (2019). Surveys by associations representing travel agencies and tour operators (which are the companies that negotiate and assemble packages with hotels and airlines) show that sales are still below average, but are growing.

    PUBLICITY

    The July bulletin of the Brazilian Association of Tour Operators (Braztoa), made in partnership with UP Soluções, points out that 58% of the members have not yet reached half of their historical revenue, but 17% have reached or exceeded the total sales of 2019 More than 80% of shipments were new sales. Most of the itineraries sold by member operators were used in the month of purchase (July) or will be until the end of 2021.

    According to a survey by the Brazilian Association of Travel Agencies (Abav), carried out with the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service (Sebrae), among the trips most sought after by tourists, 84% were to beach destinations. Of every ten member agencies of Abav, six expect to have an increase in revenue this year. A third of the entrepreneurs interviewed in the survey intend to hire employees by December.

  • Paraty has accommodation on a private island

    Paraty has accommodation on a private island

    The social distance imposed by the pandemic made the tourism sector bet on isolation as a trend. Remote destinations, where distance becomes a choice and not a sacrifice, are gaining more followers of the so-called isolation tourism.

    Even with the advance of vaccination and the reopening of many destinations, many still prefer to travel to more exclusive places, renting houses or accommodation far from each other, with an infrastructure that allows to combine work and leisure, preferably in the midst of nature.

    “The tendency is for people to increasingly seek out places in nature, sea or mountains, where they have privacy, while at the same time they can count on the service of a team trained to look after the visitors”, says Félix Jorge, manager of relationship between Villa and Loft Bom Jardim, accommodation by the sea in Paraty Bay (RJ).

    Refuge by the sea
    The Villa and Loft Bom Jardim is a true haven by the sea. Five minutes by boat from the Paraty (RJ) pier , the project has a 300-metre beach, a house with seven suites and a loft with three suites, with views of the sea and the Atlantic Forest

    With a private garden of 30 thousand m², it is the ideal refuge for those looking for the coziness of a beach house, in a safe place, surrounded by exclusive services.

    Nature of Paraty
    “We noticed that guests like to know that they are not totally alone, that there is a staff ready to assist them”, says Félix, who also manages the guest experience at Pousada do Sandi, owned by the same owners, in Paraty.

    In the surroundings, in addition to the beach, there are palm trees, an orchard, an organic vegetable garden with spices and a botanical garden with more than 5,000 trees of jussara palm, lychee and passion fruit.

    A second trail leads to Forte da Tapera, also inside the property, with three cannons from the Colonial Brazil period pointed towards the sea. This fort precisely protected against the invasion of Dutch and English pirates.

    From the top, the site offers a privileged panorama of the bay of Paraty.

    The two spaces, Villa and Loft, recently gained suites with dressing room, large bathrooms, new trousseau and air conditioning in all environments.

    The lease includes the staff (cook, maid, caretaker and sailor). The infrastructure offers a gym, steam room, equipment for water activities and two boats for rent. In town, there is a support marina and parking for cars.

    Both houses have Wi-Fi and essential technological comforts in a contemporary retreat.

  • Tourism up:Gramado most popular destination

    Tourism up:Gramado most popular destination

    After enduring a lean 2020, tourism in Brazil is rehearsing the return to a scenario close to pre-pandemic times. A survey conducted by Decolar travel platform shows that the July vacations breathed new life into the sector.

    The most sought-after destination for the period is Gramado, in the Rio Grande do Sul mountains, with a 28% increase over the same period in 2019.

    Second and third are Rio de Janeiro and Maceió. Despite figuring in the ranking with a respective 18% and 84% increase in demand compared to 2020, the capital cities did not!

  • Rio de Janeiro plans tourism resumption

    Rio de Janeiro plans tourism resumption

    Governor Cláudio Castro met today (3) with the ministers of Health, Marcelo Queiroga, and of Tourism, Gilson Machado Neto, to discuss vaccination against covid-19 and the resumption of tourism in the state of Rio de Janeiro.

    Queiroga, stressed that the State is strictly following the National Vaccination Plan (PNI). “Fortunately, we are in a more positive scenario, but we cannot fail to take all precautions. We are working to accelerate our immunization campaign and expand testing capacity. In addition, the governor has already requested extra doses of vaccine for the state,” he said.

    Castro stressed that the Delta variant is a concern, “but we are working hard to continue the vaccination process to contain the advance of covid-19.”

    The governor and the minister of health also spoke about the importance of the population completing the vaccination cycle. “The second dose is essential for everyone’s health. With just one dose we won’t be immune, science has shown us that. We count on everyone for the process of retaking our state. Get vaccinated”, asked the governor.

    SAFE TOURISM


    The minister of Tourism, Gilson Machado Neto, said that the state is one of the gateways to Latin America for national and international tourism. “We are working together to promote safe tourism for everyone arriving in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Today, the situation is under control and we continue to act preventively so that the scenario gets better and better”, assessed the minister.

    Data from the State Department of Tourism show that there was an increase in demand for regions in the interior of the state this winter, jumping from 30% in June to 60.4% in July. “Tourism is fundamental for our state and we are working so that the return is done safely and responsibly, so that everyone who comes to visit Rio de Janeiro feels safe,” said Castro.

  • Bahia’s beautiful beaches are an option for tourism in the national territory

    Bahia’s beautiful beaches are an option for tourism in the national territory

    earest destination for those looking for beautiful beaches, Bahia continues to attract tourists and should return with strength after the coronavirus pandemic.

    Tourists who decide to venture into Bahia do not suffer from a lack of things to do. There are 13 tourist areas that cater to the most diverse motivations, with natural and historical beauties.

    One of the most famous areas is Costa dos Coqueiros, which comprises the municipalities of Mata de São João, Jandaíra, Entre Rios, Conde, Lauro de Freitas, Esplanada, Dias D’Ávila and Camaçari.

    The place holds incredible natural beauties, which include the green of coconut trees, the blue of the sea, the ruins of an old colonial castle and a modern hotel infrastructure.

    It is in this area that famous beaches of Bahia are located, such as Praia do Forte, Imbassaí, Costa do Sauípe, Baixio, Massarandupió, Mangue Seco, Arembepe, Castelo Garcia D’Ávila, Sapiranga Reserve, in addition to the Tamar project – which works to preserve the sea ​​turtles – and the Humpback Whale project.

    In addition to these better-known places, Bahia also holds other beauties of the Brazilian Northeast. Check out:

    Salvador is without Carnival due to the coronavirus, but it deserves to be mentioned in all tourist articles for its other attractions.

    Capital of Bahia, before the pandemic, it was able to receive more than three million tourists a year, 550 thousand of which in Carnival alone. When visiting, don’t miss the Mercado Modelo, with more than 250 stores with a variety of art, crafts, souvenirs and restaurants.

    Other highlights are the Pelourinho, the Church and Convent of São Francisco and the Cathedral Basilica of Salvador.

    Located in the municipality of Cairu, Ilha de Boipeba is the definition of rest. Not even a car arrives at the place. Neighboring Tinharé Island, near Morro de São Paulo, Boipeba has grown among Brazilian tourists.

    The highlight goes to the natural pools of Bainema, where there is a mangrove swamp that runs to the Catu River. In Ponta dos Castelhanos, there is the traditional lobster pastry and the cocoa caipirinha with biribiri.

    One of the places that offers an immersion in the place is the Pousada Mangabeiras, which has a preserved forest all around.

    Have you ever thought about seeing a whale up close? The tourist area of ​​Costa das Baleias provides this experience, depending on the time of year. The cliff-lined beaches and untouched ecosystems are a true paradise for humpback whales.

    The coast is in the extreme south of Bahia and is home to the largest and most diversified set of coral reefs in the South Atlantic. In all, there are 17 species in the Abrolhos Marine National Park. The coast corresponds to the municipalities of Alcobaça, Caravelas, Itamaraju, Mucuri, Nova Viçosa, Prado and Teixeira de Freitas.

    A small sample of what the Portuguese had the opportunity to see when they arrived in Brazil is on the Discovery Coast.

    Surrounded by several natural attractions, such as beaches, bays, coral reefs, mangroves and navigable rivers, the region attracts fans of adventure tourism. 

    The site comprises the municipalities of Porto Seguro, Santa Cruz Cabrália, Belmonte and Guaratinga and the beaches of Arraial D’Ajuda and the famous Trancoso, in addition to Caraíva, Santo André, Monte Pascoal and Ponta do Mutá.

  • Tourism in São Paulo up !

    Tourism in São Paulo up !

    Tourism in São Paulo posted 21.8% growth in May, the first increase in 2021, the Federation of Trade in Goods, Services and Tourism of the State of São Paulo (FecomercioSP) said.

    The São Paulo capital’s Monthly Tourism Activity Index (Imat-SP) released on Monday (12) reached 46.9 points in May, compared to 38.9 in April, a figure pointing to the sector’s economic growth after continuous declines in sales, jobs and passenger flow.

    Although the data call for optimism, current tourism activity is still 20% below the level recorded .

  • Campaign values the uniqueness of Brazil

    Campaign values the uniqueness of Brazil

    The Movimento Supera Turismo Brasil launched the campaign “Brazil, a destination without comparisons”, this Monday afternoon, June 12, 2021, after a meeting with the Advisory Board that took place in the morning. The cooperative promotional initiative will start with the airing of a 30-second video, subtitled in Portuguese, English and Spanish. “Confronting any comparisons of Brazilian destinations with others in the world, we created this campaign that values ​​the uniqueness of Brazil, which is one of the most diverse in terms of attractions in the world, according to the WTTC”, summarizes the creator of the campaign slogan, Ana Laura Ravagnani, from JAM.Co.

    They are part of the Bruno Wendling Advisory Board (National Forum of State Secretaries and Directors of Tourism); Caio Carvalho (Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicação); Chieko Aoki (Blue Tree Hotels); Estela Farina (Norwegian Cruise Line); Jerome Cadier (Latam Brazil); Paulo Kakinoff (Gol Linhas Aéreas); Renato Franklin (Movida Rent a Car) and Toni Sando (Unedestinos).

    The objective is to engage company employees and associates of entities in the travel, tourism and events sector; for everyone to share the campaign pieces, whose message enhances the image of Destino Brasil, for Brazilians and foreigners.