Tourism Trends and Impacts in Brazil

This assignment analyzes various facets of tourism in Brazil. It delves into topics like mega-sport events, their influence on tourist arrivals, and the soft power strategies employed by governments through such events. The analysis also covers ecotourism initiatives, medical tourism trends, and the impact of tourism on local communities and ecosystems.

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How Brazil became an important destination
Brazil is biggest tourism destination in the world. Thus, it is attracting lot of tourists in
the country. In today’s era, Brazil is becoming the important destination for the travelers and
tourists with its pleasant climate and diversity in the country culture. It is one of the biggest
biodiversity countries across the world. Further, Manaus is located in the center of the Amazon
rainforest in Brazil. It has maintains 21 Unesco world heritage and tradition sites. In addition,
Silva is the famous surname in Brazil. The Amazon is the world biggest river in Brazil (Santos,
Ramos & Rey-Maquieira, 2015). Favelas have become the most popular and famous tourist
attractions in these days. It is the fifth biggest country in the world. The world best and popular
beach is in Brazil. Further, Rio de Janeiro is a famous beach in such country. In addition,
waterfalls, tropical forests and coastal mountains are famous places in such country. Parati is
famous tourist attraction which is located in Brazil. All these places are the wonders for the
Brazil. In this way, the Brazil is becoming a famous destination to attract more travelers and
tourist across the world (Edmonds, 2011).
Carnival of Rio in Brazil
The carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a fair and festival held every year in Brazil and it is
considered the biggest famous carnival across the world. The carnival of Rio is filled and
crammed with floats, adornments, and revelers from enormous samba schools that are situated in
Rio. A samba school is made by the joint efforts of the neighbors which want to attend the
Carnival in Brazil together, with some sort of geographical, regional and common and ordinary
background in such country. Rehabilitation and education are the primary and main
responsibilities of Samba schools. The carnivals are celebrated in various countries but the Brazil
carnival is very popular and famous. It attracts tourist and guests in the country. It plays a
significant role in Brazil culture and custom (Salvador & Fujita, 2016). Thousands of people are
gathered in Samdbodromo stadium in such country. The people who participate in the carnival,
they wear masks and colorful costumes and they perform on music and beats of the drum. It is
considered a major holiday in Brazil when people close the shops and come out on the stadium
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to celebrate the carnival. Some community services are involved by the carnival of Rio in Brazil.
In this way, it plays a vital role in the culture of the organization. Now it is assumed that people
are enjoying this festival (De Moya & Jain, 2013).
Contributions of carnival of Rio to tourism image of Brazil
The carnival of Rio is becoming the most popular festival in Brazil and it is celebrated by
the firm. The Rio universal image is always associated and interconnected with Carnival in
Brazil. The carnival of Rio and Copacabana beach is giving a contribution to maintaining the
image of Brazil. Carnival of Rio is the biggest festival in the world. Further, Rio de Janeiro is
one of the most beautiful visited cities in the Brazil (Grix, Brannagan & Houlihan, 2015). It is
known for its Carnival, Balneario, natural setting and samba beaches such as Copacabana,
Leblon, and Barra da Tijuca. Therefore, Copacabana beach attracts more tourist in Brazil. This
beach provides plenty of facilities and offers such as chain, umbrella, and drink. A lot of
activities is done at this beach and there are mountains near Copacabana beach. There are many
stores and shops near this beach where tourists can purchase sandwiches, fruits, snacks, beer and
fruit drinks. But now a day’s the image of Brazil is becoming Controversy due to corruption and
bribery. Further, the water of beaches is not pure and hygiene. Political barriers also exist in the
country. In this way, Brazil is facing a lot of troubles and challenges in the country (Müller,
2015).
Importance of mega-events in Brazil
Mega-events play a vital role in Brazil. It increases per capital income and it also helps to
improve technology worldwide. It provides tangible and intangible benefits to the host country.
It also helps in tourism in Brazil. These events are the important part of the tourism. It also
inspires the human society in the country. These events help to increase the revenue and returns
of the country. These events attract more visitors in the country. It provides various opportunities
for tourism development and expansion in Brazil (Fourie & Santana-Gallego, 2011). It helps to
improve the culture of the country. These events play a vital role at a national and international
level to attract the more tourists in the country. There are various advantages of hosting mega-
events which have been discussed below.
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 It raises and improves the profile and image of the country.
 It increases the long-term investment and it provides short-term economic benefits.
 It is improving the culture and values of the country.
There are various disadvantages of mega-events that have been discussed below.
 It increases the cost of stadiums and the country has to pay a high tax for hosting these
events.
 The country can take only short-term benefits of these events.
 It increases the negative publicity in the country (De Lima Carvalho et al, 2011).
Brazil ecotourism attractions
There are various types of ecotourism attractions such as Brazil national parks,
waterways and caves good ecotourism opportunities in Brazil. Ecotourism is the best practice in
Brazil. It increases the diversity of the country. It helps to preservation and conservation of
biodiversity and natural landscapes. Further, Porto de Galinhas, Campos do Jordan, Lencois
maranhenses national park, Praia de Pipa, Florianopolis beach and aprarados da Serra national
park. These ecotourism attractions play a significant role in Brazil to attract the tourism in the
country. These ecotourism attractions create money in the country and it also improves the
natural environment. It also provides financial benefits to the company. It also improves the
culture of the country. These ecotourism attractions are the natural wonders for the country. The
ecotourism attractions are important to manage rainforest ecosystem for the tourism in the
country. Therefore these ecotourism attractions are important for the success and growth of the
company (Kirkby et al, 2011).
Impact of tourism of the Favelas and on the Kayapo people
A favela is the informal urban area in the Brazil. The first Favela is famous as the
Providencia is the main center of Rio de Janeiro. Further, Kayopo people are the indengious
people in Brazil. Brazil is one of the biggest countries with maximum economic growth in the
current years. Thus, many tourists come from South America in Brazil. Tourist industry
provides employment opportunities in Brazil. In addition, tourism provides various benefits to
the favelas and indigenous communities in The Brazil. It provides empowerment and
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collaboration to the Favelas and indigenous people in the country (Kirkby et al, 2011). It also
provides various other benefits to these people in the country. Tourism also improves the culture
and values of the country. The indigenous people enjoy the life through tourism in such country.
It also helps to improve the lifestyle of favelas people in the country. Tourism helps to maintain
sustainability in the country. In today’s era favela tourism is increasing in Brazil due to its
beautiful attractions (Pegas, Coghlan & Rocha, 2012). In this way, it is assumed that tourism
influence the tourism in the country.
Activities of the tourists for visiting the waterfalls
The Iguazu falls are the biggest waterfalls system across the world. The falls are divided
into the lower and upper Iguazu River. It is the biggest river in the Curitiba. The Iguazu falls is
created a fabulous and tremendous playground for the thrill and adventure seeker, lovers of
beauty, and relaxing pursuits (Acosta et al, 2015). It is a major and primary safari hub for the
visitors in the country. There are various activities involved such as Jet boat excursion,
Helicopter ride, Jungle safaris, Itaipu Dam, a look at the jet boat, and rappelling to visit the
Iguazu falls in the country. Iguazu falls is one of the top tourist destinations in South America. It
is most fabulous natural landmark across the world. The Iguazu falls is the largest wonder in the
world. In this way, it is the biggest attraction for tourist in the world (Cohen, Higham, Stefan &
Peeters, 2014). On the above discussion, it has been concluded that Brazil is one of the biggest
destinations in tourism and attractions. Tourism plays a vital and significant role in Brazil. There
are many places in Brazil for tourism. It increases the revenue and profit of the company (Pegas,
Coghlan & Rocha, 2012).
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