Brazil’s tourism sector is set for a major boost. WTTC forecasts a $169.3 billion contribution to Cape Verde’s GDP in 2024 from travel and tourism. This marks a 9.5% increase from 2019. The Economic Impact Report (EIR) for 2024, created by the WTTC and Oxford Economics, provides these insights. The tourism industry in Brazil will […]
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