GOL Launches First-Ever Non-stop Rio de Janeiro–New York Service
Brazil Advances Toward a ‘Single South American Sky’ with New Liberalisation Deal
Severe Flight Delays and Cancellations Disrupt Brazil’s Main Airports
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Brazil Welcomes 5.26 Million Foreign Visitors in First Half of 2026, Signalling Tourism Rebound
Official data show 5.26 million foreign arrivals in Brazil in H1 2026—up 13 % year-on-year and the second-highest half-year tally on record. The rebound, led by Argentine, Chilean and U.S. visitors, is tightening hotel and airport capacity, forcing companies to plan business travel earlier and monitor immigration-service wait times.
Brazilian Passport Ranks 16th Worldwide, Granting Visa-Free Access to 169 Destinations
The 2026 Henley Passport Index ranks Brazil 16th worldwide with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 169 destinations. While this boosts mobility for tourists and business travellers, experts warn that passport-validity rules and upcoming pre-travel authorisations such as ETIAS could still block boarding. Corporate mobility teams should tighten document-expiry monitoring and educate employees on new electronic controls.
July School Holidays to Move 1.8 Million Passengers Through Belo Horizonte’s Airports and Bus Terminal
BH Airport and the Belo Horizonte coach terminal project 1.8 million passengers during the July school holidays, triggering extra flights, 2,000 additional bus departures and stricter checks on child-travel documentation. Corporate travellers should expect longer queues, higher fares and potential schedule disruptions through early August.