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Yet More Foreign Investment in Ceará in 2016
15.11.2016
Yet More Foreign Investment in Ceará in 2016

Foreign investment in Ceará continues to pour in this year. The latest multinational drawn to the region by its strategic location is a Chinese-backed electrical company. This is the first of several planned investments and brings welcome capital and employment opportunities to the state.

Excellent start to 2016 for tourism in Fortaleza
11.02.2016
Excellent start to 2016 for tourism in Fortaleza

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 on the Airbnb map
04.02.2016
Fortaleza holiday lets on the Airbnb map

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 new hotels in Fortaleza open for 2016
25.01.2016
Three new hotels in Fortaleza open for 2016

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.

New preferences for property in Fortaleza
20.01.2016
New preferences for property in Fortaleza

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 holidays favourite with brazilian and foreign tourists
23.12.2015
Fortaleza holidays favourite with brazilian and foreign tourists

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.

Fortaleza tourism tops competitiveness progress
09.12.2015
Fortaleza tourism tops competitiveness progress

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.

Price hikes for property in Fortaleza
06.10.2015
Price hikes for property in Fortaleza

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.

One step closer to Ceara airport hub
23.09.2015
One step closer to Ceara airport hub

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.

Market grows for holiday lets in Brazil
25.08.2015
Market grows for holiday lets in Brazil

The market for holiday lets in Brazil is relatively young and it’s also one of the fastest-growing holiday options in the country. A recent survey points to Northeast Brazil as one of the best value self-catering locations. In addition, portals advertising bed and breakfast type accommodation in Brazil have seen huge increases in listings and bookings.

2015 Best Year Ever For Ceará Tourism
18.08.2015
2015 Best Year Ever For Ceará Tourism

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.

Pecem port receives more investment
24.07.2015
Pecem port receives more investment

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.

No signs of crisis in Ceará property, car sales or industry
17.07.2015
No signs of crisis in Ceará property, car sales or industry

The economy in Ceará in northeast Brazil continues to move in the opposite direction to the rest of Brazil. In Ceará, the property market, car sales and the industrial sector are all growing while those in the country as a whole register negative numbers.

Ceará firmly on Brazilian holiday map
14.05.2015
Ceará firmly on Brazilian holiday map

Visitor figures for the first quarter of 2015 underline Ceará’s status as an up-and-coming tourist destination. The 30 per cent increase in number of foreign visitors confirms Ceará and its capital Fortaleza is one of northeast Brazil’s top holiday spots. On the back of these promising statistics, state tourism officials are in advanced negotiations with cruise companies and airlines to further the expansion of tourism in Ceará.

Most Popular Brazil Holiday Destinations
10.04.2015
Most Popular Brazil Holiday Destinations

Statistics recently released by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism pinpoint Fortaleza in the northeast of Brazil as one of the country’s most visited holiday destinations in 2014. Furthermore, the ‘City of the Sun’ ranked high on the list of preferred places for Easter holidays in Brazil with record figures for visitors and spending.

Ceará is Northeast Brazil Holiday Favourite
26.03.2015
Ceará is Northeast Brazil Holiday Favourite

The state of Ceará and its capital Fortaleza remain firm Brazilian holiday favourites, ranking among the country’s top destinations. In addition, tourism in the state is booming with record visitor and spending figures.

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