After an excellent start to the year, Ceará tourism continues on its upward trend. Record number of visitors arrived in the state during the Easter holidays and a new daily flight to Sao Paulo offers additional opportunities for tourists to access this part of Northeast Brazil, as this BRIC Group article explains.
Optimism surrounds the Fortaleza property market based on the city’s pent-up demand and lack of supply, a situation that contrasts with many other cities in Brazil. This conclusion was reached by some of Fortaleza’s most prominent business people in a recent interview published in O Povo newspaper. This latest BRIC Group news article provides a summary.
With less than three months to go before the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is preparing for one of the world’s biggest sporting events. An essential component of the Games is the arrival of the Olympic torch, due to set foot in the state of Ceará in early June where it will spend three days. As this BRIC Group news article reports, in the capital Fortaleza, where locals have just celebrated the city’s 290th anniversary, preparations are well underway.
Brazilian real estate continues to attract international investment funds, keen to make the most of the current situation in the Brazilian property market. Among the largest investors is Blackstone who claims that now is the time to invest in property in Brazil, as this latest BRIC Group news article explains.
The Ceará property market is moving from strength to strength. Not only has the sector matured and grown stronger, sales of new builds are reportedly brisk. As this latest BRIC Group news piece reports, property in Ceará is moving in the opposite direction to the rest of Brazil.
The Brazil property market has just received a boost in the form of improved mortgage lending terms from one of the largest Brazilian banks La Caixa Economica Federal. Under the conditions, it’s easier to borrow more money to purchase Brazil property. This latest BRIC Group article reports on why analysts believe that the move will bring fresh air to the market.
Certain beaches in Northeast Brazil are firmly established on the holiday radar, but others are only just being discovered. This is the case with a quartet of beaches in Trairi in Ceará, once a well-kept secret among a privileged few. But suddenly everyone is talking about them. This latest BRIC Group article explains why.
Latest figures for import and export handling at Pecem Port, one of the largest ports in Northeast Brazil, point to an excellent start to the year. The port and state authorities believe 2016 will be a year of consolidation at Pecem Port for both business opportunities and employment as the port continues its expansion plans. This BRIC Group news article explains why.
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.
One sector of the Brazilian property market is flying high despite the economic slowdown in the country. Luxury property in Brazil had an excellent year in 2015 – some properties sold for over R$80 million – and there’s every sign of a repetition of this in 2016.
Analysts looking back over the last year for the performance of property in Brazil are unanimous. Market conditions in 2015 were much better than many had predicted since prices rose rather than fell. And for the coming 12 months, experts are forecasting the year of the buyer.
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.
