The Ministry of Tourism reported on Tuesday that in the first month of 2023, Brazil received 868,587 foreign tourists despite the pandemic covid -19. However Brazil makes 14.7% in 4 years as the highest number of tourists even during pre- covid-19.
According to data from the Federal Police immigration service, January’s figure exceeded by over 100,000 tourists in comparison with the numbers for the same month in 2019 and 2020, while almost tripling that in 2022.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on his Twitter account Tuesday that the world is returning in Brazil highlighting the tourism sector’s recovery during the first month of his third term
Brazil received about 2.69 million foreign tourists, 55 percent lower than 2019, when 4.85 million arrived
The data shows how the country’s image abroad directly influences tourism according to Marcelo Freixo, president of the Brazilian Tourist Board.
He continuously said that Brazil stopped being a pariah and was once again seen as a welcoming country, an ally of humanity, committed to environmental sustainability, human rights and valuing our diversity.
Sustainability, diversity and democracy are resumed by the government to brand Brazil in promoting the country.
After vaccination against COVID-19 in 2022, , Brazil had one of the worst global tourism performances among countries that had opened their borders.
However, after the Brazil carnival, the country way seriously attacked by floods which destroyed properties, lives of people and many more. The rain started on 5 march and damaged Homes, roads and bridges leading to suspension of classes.
The Deputy Governor said we are also planning the next actions, which involve the recovery of roads, bridges, schools and other damaged spaces. We received requests for an emergency decree from the municipalities and we will recognize them to ensure faster action in whatever is necessary.
He added saying we are making every effort to support the region and ensure that the problems caused by the heavy rains are resolved quickly. Thus the state of emergency have been declared by the municipality of Itati.
