In the first quarter of 2024, Brazil experienced record-breaking foreign tourist spending and visitor numbers. According to the Ministry of Tourism, 740,483 international visitors brought in $2.06 billion, surpassing all previous records since 1995. International tourist numbers increased by 28.8% compared to the first quarter of 2023. They exceeded the previous high of 728,742 visitors […]
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