Tourism sectors in Brazil report significant growth across multiple states

Various Brazilian states are reporting significant growth in tourism sectors throughout 2026. In the Northeast region, international visitor arrivals increased by 32.5% between January and September. Notable surges in air arrivals were recorded in Rio Grande do Norte (124.6%), Alagoas (88%), Pernambuco (65.2%), and Paraíba (48%).

Bahia received over 138,000 foreign tourists from January to August, a 3.2% increase that led the Northeast region. The state is utilizing strategic macro-research to analyze tourist behavior and attract private investment. Similarly, Ceará reached a historic record with 97,693 international visitors from January to September, representing a 23% year-over-year increase.

In central Brazil, Goiás saw a 4.6% monthly increase in tourism in August, outperforming the national average. This growth is attributed to international sporting and cultural events, such as MotoGP and Motocross. Additionally, Porto Seguro in Bahia reported high hotel occupancy of approximately 95% during the October holiday period.