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Brazil international tourism and business travel growth

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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~~ Recent data highlights Bahia as a ~~boost from the September 7~~ national ~~holiday, with Abrasel noting that some cities may see movement growth exceeding 10%~~ leader in tourism growth, recording a 5.9% increase in 2026 despite a 1% decline in the ~~bars~~ national average. IBGE data indicates Bahia has achieved 60 months of continuous growth, attributed to infrastructure investments, professional training, and ~~restaurants sector. In Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, businesses are preparing for the holiday alongside~~ new flights. Simultaneously, 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 corporate travel sector is expanding; technology company Onfly projects it will process R$ 760 million in hotel reservations by the ~~long-term reputation~~ end of ~~tourist destinations.~~ 2026, a 70% increase from the previous year.

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