In 2023, Brazil witnessed a notable increase in international tourism, with nearly 410,000 tourists visiting in October, echoing pre-pandemic levels. In October 2019, 413,000 foreign tourists visited, indicating a resurgence to pre-pandemic tourism levels. From January to October 2023, foreign tourist arrivals soared by 74% compared to 2022, reaching 4.78 million. Marcelo Freixo, leader of […]
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