Nearly 17,000 people from Brazil landed in the Arab country in the first four months of this year. Morocco has taken several initiatives to attract this audience.
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Walt Disney Company and Miral, from the UAE, have announced an agreement to establish a theme park on Yas Island. The goal is to attract the millions of tourists traveling through Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The increase in flights between Doha and São Paulo was originally scheduled for early July but has been brought forward to June.
The airline has all but decided to resume flying to the country, says the United Arab Emirates assistant minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri.
The goal is to attract foreign travelers, improve services, drive local handicraft and retail sales, and create jobs.
As of July 2, the Qatari carrier will operate three additional flights between Doha and GRU Airport.
Promo Trend Travel is starting to promote the new destination to Brazilian clients. Meanwhile, an Egyptian company aims to double the number of Brazilian tourists traveling to the North African country this year.
The North African country is participating in the WTM Latin America for the first time, aiming to promote its destinations among industry professionals. A partnership with airlines will help boost visibility and drive further tourism growth.
The country aims to welcome 30 million tourists by 2030 and is counting on an increase in Brazilian arrivals to help meet that goal. Direct flights are expected to gain more weekly frequencies by the end of the year.
The Arab country will have a booth and an official delegation at WTM Latin America, which takes place next week in São Paulo. The event will serve as a platform for establishing partnerships in the airline sector, meetings with operators, and cultural activities.
Hotels in the Arab country generated AED 45 billion last year, reflecting a 3% year-over-year growth, according to a statement by the Minister of Economy and Chairman of the UAE Tourism Council, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri.
Royal Air Maroc takes Brazilian travel agents to Moroccan cities to showcase the country as a tourist destination, as well as a connection to Africa and Europe.
Along with the launch of the Halal Tourism Guide about a year and a half ago, the São Paulo State Department of Tourism and Travel has been promoting training to ensure that residents of São Paulo are ready to welcome tourists from this religion.
European professionals visit tourist attractions in São Paulo state through an Embratur program aimed at promoting Brazil as a travel destination abroad.
