Saturday, November 23, 2024 Brazil’s tourism sector is on a remarkable growth trajectory in 2024, with international visitor numbers and economic contributions reaching record highs. From January to October 2024, the country welcomed 5.4 million international tourists, marking a 13% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
This resurgence in tourism is providing a significant boost to the Brazilian economy, with October alone seeing 508,700 foreign visitors — the highest figure for that month since records began in 1989. Similarly, September recorded impressive growth, with 445,389 international arrivals, reflecting a 26.4% rise from the previous year.
The financial contributions of foreign visitors have been extraordinary. From January to August 2024, international tourists spent R$26 billion ($4.56 billion) in Brazil, the highest amount recorded for this period in nearly three decades.
August alone saw foreign visitors injecting over R$3 billion ($526 million) into the economy, highlighting tourism’s critical role in national revenue generation. This economic windfall is being celebrated as a pivotal moment for Brazil’s recovery and growth post-pandemic. Argentina continues to dominate as the largest source of international tourists, with over 1.
58 million Argentinians visiting Brazil in 2024 so far. The United States follows with 518,000 tourists, while Chile has contributed 454,225 visitors. European countries have also played a key role in this surge, with F.