Tourism Geography: An Analysis of Brazil's Tourism Sector

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TOURISM GEOGRAPHIES ASSIGNMENT
BRAZIL
Submitted By
4/12/2019

Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Main Body (500 each).....................................................................................................................3
Explanation of destination...........................................................................................................3
Location...................................................................................................................................4
Development............................................................................................................................4
Appeal as a tourist destination.................................................................................................5
The appeal of a tourist destination...............................................................................................5
Type of tourist attraction.........................................................................................................5
Range of visitors......................................................................................................................6
Motivation to visit....................................................................................................................8
The economic value of the destination........................................................................................8
Social and Cultural features.......................................................................................................10
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................11
References......................................................................................................................................13

TOURISM GEOGRAPHIES ASSIGNMENT- BRAZIL
Introduction
In the global economy, tourism has become an important and dynamic element over the past 20
years. In the current situation, the travel and tourism industry is rapidly booming. According to
the report of UNWTO, the international tourist arrivals show the industrial growth of 7% during
2017. Following, this global travel and tourism industry has reached to 1.326 billion international
tourist arrivals. This was a tremendous growth rate. The Actual growth has exceeded the
expected growth of 3.8% during the 2010-20 as projected by the UN world tourism organisation.
Following this, the UNWTO also projected 4-5% growth in the international tourist arrivals for
2018. This projected growth was exceeded within the first four months of 2018 as it reached 6%
by then. According to the UNWTO’s 2018 edition of Tourism highlights the total receipts of
international tourist has reached to $1,340 Billion (CREST, 2018).
Tourism is an important and geographic term in which people travel from one place to another
according to their desire as well the impact of this traveling on the places where people visited.
People travel to visit the natural beauty, for relaxation and adventure from national to
international countries (Santana, 2019). However, tourism is effective to develop a relationship
between different people and places. So, the different strategies and implications have developed
into these places by using different resources. Tourism geographic is highly focused on the
places where the people visited during traveling and the impact of tourism on these places. But
nowadays the focus is on tourism development and places as developing relationship as well.
The tourism industry is resisting the global crisis all over the world. However, tourism is moving
beyond the acceptable limits of change in a destination. The main reasons for this move are the

increasing numbers of visitors that results in the degradation of the infrastructure and
environment, wear and tear on the destination’ built heritage and diminish travel experience.
Tourism also represents the possibility of exploiting the natural and protected areas in a
sustainable way (Slob, 2016).
The alternative tourism is a way to develop and\or preserves the living environment that is in rich
with the human-made and natural elements and contents. The alternative forms of tourism are
developed in areas that have authentic cultural and natural heritage. These authentic heritages are
connected with the possibilities for the fun, recreational and cultural experiences for the tourists
(Nikola Cuculeski, 2015). This report is intended to explore different aspects of Brazil as a
tourist destination.
Main Body (500 each)
Explanation of destination
Rio de Janeiro is the most popular city in Brazil that attract the tourist due to its heritage, culture,
history, ridges, peaks, and beaches. The city is covered under tropical forests and most of the
tourist are a foreigner that comes to the beaches with their suits for bathing. People visit here and
observe different beautiful scenes by walking along the streets and through the bus. It is the
second largest city in Brazil due to its attractive scenes and natural beauty that attract a large
number of people as tourists (Remoaldo, 2016). The most visited place in Rio de Janeiro among
the Southern Hemisphere due to large and memorable attractive places for the tourists around the
globe. The city is more populated during pre-Lenten Carnival time in which day and night
parties, music, samba rhythms performed by the local people covered with attractive costumes

that attract the people. The economy of Brazil is enhanced due to the Rio de Janeiro as a large
number of tourists visited that enhance the economy of Brazil.
Location
In Brazil, the attractive places are rainforests, Amazon River and Amazon jungle as well unique
and attractive species of animals and plants which attract the people. Moreover, in Brazil Rio de
Janeiro and São Paulo are the most attractive and visited places due to its heritage which grab the
attention of tourist. Therefore, in Brazil country, these places are preserved and protected from
the destruction that may disturb the economy of the country because few last decades Brazil
tourism industry increased and generated large revenue (Cardoso, 2013).
At the Atlantic coast of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is situated and the Tropic of Capricorn also closely
located with this city. The city was discovered on the coast of Guanabara Bay. The entrance of
this city is unique which is known as calling card of Rio de Janeiro. The north-zone of the city is
the largest portion of Rio de Janeiro that extended from northwest to the mountains and hills
(Garza-Rodriguez, 2019).
This city is basically depending on mountains, beaches, and forest that develop the
diversification and beauty which is the main source of attraction of tourist. Another attractive
reason for this city is that it was situated around the largest urban forest in the world.
Development
Brazil is the country where tourism enhance the economy of the country as the country has a lot
of different and attractive places which attract the tourist to visit these historical places as well as
different rainforests that contain unique characteristics of animals and plants. So, to enhance the
tourist industry the country improves the infrastructure of these beautiful places that enhance the

capacity of these places of large tourists. This is another way to improve the economy as a large
number of tourists accommodated.
Appeal as a tourist destination
Brazil is famous as that country which has a lot of attractive and beautiful places that appeal to
the tourist to visit here. In Brazil Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are the most visited places due to
its unique characteristics that attract a large number of tourists. Rio de Janeiro is famous due to
the presence of seas, beaches, and rainforest containing a large number of species of animals and
plants that make the view beautiful and attractive.
The appeal of a tourist destination
Type of tourist attraction
Brazil is the largest Latin American country and it enjoys the maximum tourist in Africa.
Tourism is based on the attractions of sun, sand, and sea. BRAZIL is one of those blessed
countries which are in rich with the natural beauty of sun, sand, and sea. The BRAZIL is known
for its beaches, sports, music, and carnivals. Following this, there are different types of tourist
attractions.
 Heritage destination
Curitiba city is known for its urban planning and transport buffs. The city also has the Oscar
Niemeyer Museum. This museum is a great combination of art and architecture. The institution
celebrates architecture, visual art, and design.
 The natural destination natural beauty of Brazil is the most important aspect of tourist
attraction. There are above 2000 beaches that are stretched along the country’s shoreline.

There are more than 20 magnificent beaches as well as crystal clear water in BUZIOS.
Iguazu has 250 waterfalls.
 Festival destination
Carnivals are the main feature of BRAZILIAN culture and these carnivals are one of the most
important attractions for the tourists in BRAZIL. The main carnivals are held in Rio de Janeiro
and São Paulo. Carnival lasts for 40 days and it starts before Easter and ends on Fat Tuesday at
the beginning of Lent on Ash. However, many small carnivals also held in different places in
BRAZIL.
Range of visitors
In America, Brazil is considered the third largest competitive country in relation to tourism and
travel. Although Brazil ranked on the 28th number globally it is famous due to its attractive
places and great hospitality attract tourists from different countries.
Most tourists coming from Argentina to Brazil and visited the attractive places in Brazil. The
tourists from Argentina was 29.4% during 2012 and it increased in 2014 which was more than 1
million. The second largest country of international tourists from the United State and in 2012
the people of the U.S spent their vacations in Brazil which is then increased in 2014 which was
656,801. This international tourist enhances the economy of Brazil (Garza-Rodriguez, 2019).
The third largest country is Chile that enhances the tourism of Brazil and provides foreign
tourists. A large number of tourists visited during 2012 and the total number of tourists in 2012
was up to 4.4% which is then increased during 2014.

Motivation to visit
Brazil is one of the most attractive tourist destinations as it has beautiful sea, naturally beautiful
tourist resorts, lush green lands, atmosphere and the cultural festival such as Carnival. Brazil is
the home of many species as it a considerable part of Amazon rain forest is in Brazil which is the
habitat is countless birds and animals and it is one of the motivations that attract tourist to visit
Brazil. Following this, Brazil Carnival has earned worldwide famous and every year's millions of
people all over the world participate in it. Following this, the natural beauty of Brazil is
matchless such as the Iguazu falls a place where 250 waterfalls plunge into the river gives
mesmerizing sight to the tourists. Brazilian food is also an attraction for the tourist because of its
taste and aroma and a term Churrasco is used for Brazilian famous food that is mainly based on
grilling meat (Garza-Rodriguez, 2019).
The economic value of the destination
In this modern era, if the global economy increases then these have a positive impact on the
tourism of Brazil. As the earnings of the individuals increase globally, they will focus to go for
the holidays to see new things. Brazil has a look better than the good but they have to focus the
global tourism in order to gain success in the sector of tourism. Different types of techniques
must be used in order to gain the attention of individuals globally (Nikola Cuculeski, 2015). If
people from different countries go to Brazil for the adventure then, the economic growth of
Brazil increases. There are many places some are historical whereas some are for the adventure
like the Sugar Loaf, Rio de Janeiro, Iguacu falls, Amazon rain forest and many more like this.
For the betterment to gain the attractions of globalized individuals Brazil has to polish the
historical places such as the historic center of Olinda, and many more like this. Amazon National
Park and the Amazon River are also gaining the attention of the tourist. Brazil has to focus on the

trained people that can be able to speak different types of languages. This will attain the attention
of the globalized people as they can be able to ask anything in their own language. Through this,
tourists from all over the world will also come through which the economic growth of Brazil
increases the sector of tourism. Many of the employees are getting a low salary, through which
the employee cannot pay full attention to the tourist which is taking the tourism sector towards
the failure (Nikola Cuculeski, 2015).
Brazil is especially known to be a famous tourist place in the world. It has huge potential to be
known for tourism country. In the perspective of tourism, it can play an important role in
building the economy of Brazil. Tourism industry can improve the economy of the country by
providing better facilities to the tourist. The improvement of Brazil’s economy could be possible
through travel and tourism because of it an export sector. It can help in attracting foreign tourist
known as international visitors by providing better facilities. Moreover, it will also help in
creating opportunities for a job for the unemployed. Foreign tourist spends in a country that helps
in making the growth of industry and in the creation of new job opportunities. Tourism can bring
positive change in a nation’s economy and can improve the economic conditions of Brazil
(CREST, 2018). Poverty and unemployment can be reduced through tourism because it needs
skilled as well as unskilled labor. The chain of tourism is wide which includes transportation,
furniture, food and some of the other industries. The government of Brazil can improve the
infrastructure to compete with the standards of international communities. This can support the
nation to boost the economy of a country. The government of Brazil can improve its tourism
industry by providing better facilities like advertising the northern areas of Brazil and giving
government sponsorship of new businesses in the tourism industrial market. The money gained
from the tourism industry could be used in developing new road, airports and the infrastructure.

It can help in generating taxes, jobs, and profit that can support the economy of Brazil (Nikola
Cuculeski, 2015).
Social and Cultural features
Tourism is an increasing integration of societies, economies, and civilizations. Tourism is a way
through which the tourists expose themselves to other nations and countries. Before visiting any
place people considered both the positive and negative feature of the destination. The tourists
contribute to the formation of image bout a particular country or region. In the global market, the
numbers of tourist destinations are increasing following the growing competition. The tourist
destination is a region where the people wanted to travel outside their residential place. In this
regard, unique identities for local tourism and development of destination brands are the main
attractions for the tourists. Russian, Indian, Chinese and Brazilian travel markets are among the
fastest growing countries in the world consequently these are becoming increasingly important
markets for global tourism (María, 2016).
BRAZIL is generally perceived as an exotic destination. Moreover, ecological diversity, tropical
climate, and cheerful and friendly people are also the most prominent feature of the country’s
brand image for foreign tourist. Other than its natural beauty, Brazil is famous for its Carnivals,
Music and football activities. Moreover, the people of BRAZIL like Rolando, Pele, Gisele, and
Zico are also present the positive image of the country. On the other hand, environmental
degradation, crime, violence, and poverty are the negative features of BRAZIL (Fabiana, 2013).
BRAZIL is closely related to carnivals and sports. Therefore, cultural tourism is related to the
popular festivals of BRAZIL. Rio de Janeiro is the most attractive and famous tourist destination
in, Therefore, the cultural tourism is related to the popular festivals of BRAZIL and its carnival

and New Years’ Eve Festivals are the major cultural events. Other than the beaches, carnivals
have become one of the main reasons for visiting BRAZIL. These carnivals are the key
promoters of tourism in the country. However, the cities having the beaches and carnivals have
become the most attractive destination for foreign tourists like Recife, Salvador and Rio de
Janeiro (Porto, 2010).
Tourism provides a lot of job to the local people including the children particularly during
football world cup and carnivals when the number of tourism increased. This promotes child
labor, as the poverty rate is very high in BRAZIL therefore, children tend to work to get some
money during these seasons. Moreover, the presence of tourism with lots of money has increased
the crime rates in Brazil. Furthermore, human trafficking also increased with increased tourism.
Although tourism doesn’t facilitate the trafficking it provides a way to do so. (Terrero, 2014)
Conclusion
On the basis of the above-mentioned discussion, it is concluded that in BRAZIL the growth of
tourism will continue in the country well into the 21st century. In this regard, improvement in
economic factors and consolidation in democracy has significantly contributed to developing the
right conditions for tourist. Over the last few years, Brazil has experienced a consistent increase
in the arrivals and receipts. Following this tourism has become an important source of
employment in the country. Moreover, the tourism industry is significantly contributing to the
GDP of the country. In the coming years, Intra-regional tourism is expected to strengthen its
contribution to the tourism industry in Brazil in terms of arrival of tourist and contribution of
receipts.