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Tourism and connectivity expansion in São Luís

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The state of Maranhão, Brazil, is seeing a simultaneous expansion in hospitality and international aviation connectivity. The Portuguese hotel group Vila Galé has opened its first property in São Luís, the Vila Galé Collection Ópera, located in the restored 19th-century Casa Maranhão building. This project involved a 100 million reais investment in the city’s historic center. Complementing this hospitality development, TAP Air Portugal has launched regular international service connecting Lisbon to São Luís. The new triangular route—Lisbon–São ~~Luís–Fortaleza–Lisbon—initially operates~~ Luís–Fortaleza–Lisbon—operates twice weekly using Airbus A321LR aircraft. These developments, following negotiations between the Maranhão state government and the airline, are intended to bolster tourism and cultural exchange by providing direct access to European destinations. ~~Scheduled to begin operations on~~ As of late October ~~26,~~ 2026, the service ~~runs~~ operates on Mondays and ~~Thursdays. The aircraft features~~ Thursdays with a capacity of 171 passengers, including 16 in business class and 155 in economy. This expansion brings TAP Air Portugal’s total number of Brazilian destinations to 15. The airline has indicated plans to increase frequency to three weekly flights by late March 2027. The new connection aims to boost tourism in the Maranhão region, specifically highlighting sites such as the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, while strengthening commercial and cultural ties between Portugal and northeastern Brazil.

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