Brazil reaches 4 million international tourists received in 2024 The first seven months of 2024 were a positive indicator for tourism in Brazil. According to data from the Ministry of Tourism (MTur), Embratur and the Federal Police (PF), 4 million international tourists arrived in the country from January to July, a result 10.4% higher than that recorded in the same period in 2023 and 1.9% higher than that of the first seven months of 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic. Tourism Minister Celso Sabino believes that this is yet another indication of the upward trend in the presence of these travelers in Brazilian destinations. “In 2023, we received a total of 5.9 million international tourists and in the first seven months of this year, we already registered 4 million. This indicates a real possibility of reaching a new record of at least 7 million international visitors to several Brazilian cities, one of [...]

Antigua and Barbuda center stage in New York Parade The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) took center stage in the West Indian American Labor Day parade in Brooklyn, NY. Under the leadership of the ABTA USA Director of Tourism, Dean Fenton, in collaboration with WPIX 11 (PIX11), Antigua and Barbuda were official event sponsors. Director Fenton did a live on-air interview and used the opportunity to promote Antigua and Barbuda’s carnival, sharing, “The parade’s artistic and historical significance is undeniable, with exceptional costumes. Most importantly, the parade showcases participants’ pride in their country, heritage, and culture.” He continued, “This event has its roots in more traditionally timed, pre-Lent Carnival celebrations, while the carnival that we stage in Antigua and Barbuda celebrates emancipation from slavery, and we invite all your viewers to it.”Now in its 57th year, the annual Labor Day event turns the borough’s Eastern Parkway into a kaleidoscope of [...]

The State of the Caribbean Tourism Industry Tourism growth – in land and sea visitor arrivals, accommodations development and infrastructure building – is in focus for Caribbean destinations attending this week’s State of the Industry Conference hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). Several countries, including the Cayman Islands, the conference’s host nation, and Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and the U.S. Virgin Islands all reported increased year-over-year visitor arrivals growth. At the same time, first-half cruise arrivals were higher for several countries. Regional tourism officials also provided updates on new and continuing expansion projects at air and cruise ports. “This is a critical time for tourism in the region as we welcome new and increased airlift and cruise calls to our destinations,” said Ian Gooding-Edghill, the Barbados tourism minister, who was elected CTO’s chairman during the conference. Gooding-Edghill replaces Kenneth Bryan, the Cayman Islands tourism minister, in the role. ANGUILLA  [...]