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Brazil international tourism and business travel growth

Overview

Brazil continues to see robust growth in international tourism and business travel. In the first half of 2026, the country welcomed 5,261,733 international tourists, marking its second-best performance for a six-month period. Air arrivals rose by 13.3% to over 3.5 million, a feat Embratur describes as “the best result ever recorded for this period.” Growth was driven by South American travelers, a 15.9% increase from Argentina, and long-haul markets, including an 18.8% rise from Asia—led by a 55.12% surge from China—and a 16.2% increase in European arrivals.

National tourism revenue for the first half of 2026 reached R$ 143.1 billion, a 3.5% increase over 2025 and the best performance for this period since 2011, according to FecomercioSP and IBGE. Key drivers included air passenger transport (up 5.7%) and food services (up 5.6%). Regional growth was particularly strong in Bahia, which generated a historic R$ 4.7 billion in revenue, an 8.9% increase.

As of September 2026, the sector anticipates a boost from the September 7 national holiday, with Abrasel noting that some cities may see movement growth exceeding 10% in the bars and restaurants sector. In Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, businesses are preparing for the holiday alongside the Festival de Sabores de Cabo Frio. However, experts have raised concerns regarding potential price gouging for food, transport, and accommodation during high-demand periods, warning that such practices could damage the long-term reputation of tourist destinations.

Entities

Brazil · Embratur · Embratur (Brazilian Agency for International Tourism Promotion) · Argentina · Brazil (Federative Republic of Brazil)

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Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazilian tourism sector expects holiday boost amid pricing concerns

    Brazil's hospitality sector expects a boost from the September 7 holiday, with some cities seeing 10% growth, though concerns remain regarding price exploitation of tourists.

  2. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Brazil sees unprecedented surge in international tourism

    Brazil is seeing record-breaking tourism growth, with international arrivals up 46 percent since 2019, outperforming major markets like Japan and Spain according to OECD data.

  3. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil cruise season 2026/2027 projected to grow by over 24%

    Brazil's 2026/2027 cruise season is projected to grow by over 24%, featuring eight ships and over 831,000 beds, potentially boosting the national economy and creating thousands of jobs.

  4. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 19 sources
    Brazil tourism sector hits record R$ 143.1 billion in first half of 2026

    Brazilian tourism reached a 15-year high in the first half of 2026, with national revenue hitting R$ 143.1 billion. Bahia led significant growth, recording R$ 4.7 billion in sectoral revenue.

  5. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Brazil reports record international tourism and business travel growth

    Brazil saw record international air arrivals in early 2026 and is projected to lead the top 15 global markets in business travel growth with a 13.8% expansion.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 44 sources
    Brazil ranks fourth worldwide in international tourist arrivals growth, 46% rise 2019‑2025

    Brazil’s international tourist arrivals rose 46% to 9.3 million (2019‑2025), ranking fourth globally; first‑half 2026 saw 5.2 million visitors and $5.6 bn revenue, up 12% YoY.

Sources

abouttravel.ch · abradilan.com.br · araguaiabrusque.com.br · atarde.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · brasilpopular.com · catracalivre.com.br · diningandcooking.com · exame.com · fecomercio.com.br · fecomercioba.com.br · flaviopintonews.com.br · fundacion-jrj.es · hoteliernews.com.br · informaparaiba.com.br · jcce.com.br · jornaldoradialista.com.br · jornalfolhadoestado.com · jornalgrandebahia.com.br · ndmais.com.br · noticiasdelvino.com · oblumenauense.com.br · osul.com.br · panrotas.com.br · por.com.br · portalterradaluz.com.br · reportur.com · telaviva.com.br · travelquotidiano.com · valeindependente.com.br · vtvnews.com.br

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