Tourism in Fortaleza has started the year with higher visitor figures and increased hotel and holiday let occupancy. The recent carnival period was exceptionally good with 5.1 per cent more tourists choosing holidays in Fortaleza. The statistics augur well for 2016 generally, a year when thanks to the Rio Olympic Games Brazil will see its international profile enhanced. This latest article by BRIC Group explains more.
Fortaleza holiday lets feature in the top ten fastest-growing districts in Airbnb’s latest travel trends report. Ranked at number nine for most growth in booking interest during 2015, holiday lets in Fortaleza in Northeast Brazil rub shoulders with districts in well-known tourist hotspots in Buenos Aires, Melbourne, Seville and Dallas. This latest news piece from BRIC Group explains why.
Three large hotels in Fortaleza have recently opened to meet demand from increased tourism in the city, particularly in the business sector. One hotel is located near the highly successful Ceará Conference Centre and the other two in the vicinity of Praia do Futuro, one of the best beaches in Fortaleza. All three hotels have started the season with high occupancy rates as this latest BRIC Group news piece reports.
Buyer preferences for property in Fortaleza are changing. With better access to the city and growing affluence, buyers are moving away from apartments to houses. The desire for space, privacy and security has led many to turn their attention away from the city centre and look outside Fortaleza for property. This BRIC Group news piece explains why.
Fortaleza has been highlighted as one of the hot spots for a New Year’s Eve holiday in Brazil by the Brazilian Tourist Board. This reinforces the popularity of Fortaleza holidays among both foreigners and Brazilians themselves.
Latest Ceará employment figures show a stable job market, creating a steady flow of jobs. Stand-out sectors in this state in Northeast Brazil include trade and hospitality, and reflect the area’s continued economic growth against a very different background nationally.
Recent awards for tourism in Brazil place Fortaleza at the top of the country for progress in competiveness. Fortaleza in the Northeast already stands out as one of the top places for a holiday in Brazil and this latest award reinforces its appeal.
A leading Argentinian broadsheet has discovered one of Northeast Brazil’s secrets - Trairi beaches in Ceará. Located half-way between Fortaleza the state capital and Jericoacoara one of the most famous beaches in Brazil, the newspaper finds that these four beaches offer quality of life.
Ceará consistently ranks as one of the top destinations for a holiday in Brazil and state authorities want this part of Northeast Brazil to reach even higher. Plans revealed in early October show Ceará tourism has big investment and expansion plans for the next few years.
Luxury property in Brazil remains untouched by the economic crisis although preferred locations have shifted. Northeast Brazil and Southeast Brazil now dominate searches with high-end property in Fortaleza the most sought-after.
Price rises for property in Fortaleza during Q3 this year were the second highest in the county and well above the inflation rate. Rental rates also rose in this Northeast Brazil capital where demand for property easily exceeds supply.
Tourism in Northeast Brazil stands to benefit hugely from the continuing strength of the US dollar. The high exchange rate favours domestic tourism and international visitor figures, both setting record levels for holidays in Northeast Brazil, particularly in Fortaleza and Ceará.
Ceará has come one step closer to its goal of becoming a hub for the Brazilian airline TAM. If successful in its bid, the economic benefits for Ceará will be huge. Some 35,000 jobs will be created and over R$9.9 billion injected into the state economy.
The world isn’t home to many lesser-known holiday destinations, but there’s one in Northeast Brazil that’s so amazing you should “do yourself a favour and book immediately”. Prepare a holiday in Ceará Northeast Brazil and be prepared for an “awesome experience”.
Foreign visitor figures to Ceará in the first six months of this year were the highest ever, consolidating the area’s reputation as one of the best places to holiday in Northeast Brazil. European holidaymakers dominate the figures while holiday lets continue their steady rise in popularity.
Three major investments have arrived at Pecem Port, near Fortaleza in Ceará, Northeast Brazil. Between them, they will create hundreds of new jobs in the area and boost the port’s position in the world ranking for logistics and cement production.
