Author: Cristiana Silva
Time magazine has included the Roxy Dinner Show in Copacabana in its list of the Best Places in the World in 2025. The iconic movie theater has reopened as a space that combines gastronomy and musical shows. The Cine Roxy, one of Copacabana’s cultural symbols, has been included by US magazine Time in its list of the Best Places in the World in 2025. The traditional publication annually highlights unmissable attractions around the planet, and this year, the iconic Rio venue made it into the select ranking. The Roxy, which was once the largest movie theater in Brazil, underwent a…
Rio de Janeiro reached the milestone of more than half a million foreign visitors arriving in the state in the first two months of 2025. According to data from Immigration in Brazil, there were 502,259 tourists, representing a 50% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Governor Cláudio Castro celebrated the figures and stressed the importance of continued work to position Rio as a global destination. “These results show that the world continues to choose Rio. The 50% growth in international tourism is a reflection of our actions to strengthen the state’s image and attract major events. We are…
We are delighted to announce that Rio de Janeiro will host the BRICS Leaders’ Summit on July 6 and 7, according to the press office responsible for the event. This important event will bring together heads of state and representatives of the BRICS member countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – to discuss crucial issues for the global future. This is an excellent opportunity to: Attract guests: Rio de Janeiro will welcome thousands of visitors, including official delegations, journalists and businesspeople, which will increase demand for accommodation in the city. Promote your hotels: Promote your services and…
Booking.com – a company that books hotels, vacation rentals, flights and other tourism services – conducted a data survey* on the platform to discover the most sought-after destinations (not necessarily the most booked) for Carnival – between March 1 and 5, 2025. The study revealed that Brazil is the country most sought after by travelers from all over the world during this period, with Rio de Janeiro being the second most coveted destination on a global scale, behind Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and ahead of Barcelona (Spain) and Paris (France). In fact, compared to last year’s Carnival (between February 9…
The time is coming for Rio de Janeiro to host one of the biggest golf tournaments in the world. Between March 30 and April 6, the PGA Tour Americas 2025 will be held at the Olympic Course in Barra da Tijuca, on the city’s west side. The organizers of the event were at the headquarters of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) in Florida last week to iron out the final details of the competition. The creator and main person responsible for bringing the tournament to Rio, businessman Carlos Favoreto, participated directly in meetings with the president of the PGA Tour,…
The summer of 2025 is heating up for Rio de Janeiro’s hotel sector. With full beaches, tourists roaming the city and an intense program of events, hotels are expecting one of the busiest summers in recent years. At the Rio Othon Palace, one of the main hotels in Copacabana, the occupancy rate for January is already close to 90%. The trend is for this rate to continue throughout February and March, driven by the heat, extended vacations and the late Carnival, which this year will only be at the beginning of March. “Carnival happening a little later has had a…
Rio de Janeiro has been included on the touring route of major international artists, consolidating the vocation of the wonderful city. Several renowned artists and bands from pop, rock, electronic, jazz and many more styles have already been confirmed. Check out the highlights and plan to experience unforgettable moments to the sound of great names in world music. Rio 2025 Agenda January Ally Brooke: January 16 at the Clara Nunes Theater. Twenty One Pilots: January 24 at the Farmasi Arena. February Christina Aguilera: February 6 at the Farmasi Arena. Shakira: February 11 at the Nilton Santos Stadium (Engenhão). Sting: February…
Rio de Janeiro will host the BRICS summit in July, but the city is already being prepared to host the main forum for political articulation in the Global South. The city council has even created the Rio Brics Committee to coordinate all the activities and projects related to the Brazilian presidency of the group and to draw up a calendar of events throughout the year. The decree creating the committee points out that the capital of Rio de Janeiro has experience in holding large-scale international events, in cooperation with international organizations, civil society and other political spheres in the country,…
The benefit was sanctioned by Governor Cláudio Castro to stimulate trade and tourism. Another measure adopted to stimulate the economy are tax exemptions in Export Processing Zones. Rio de Janeiro is the first Brazilian state to implement Tax Free, a law that allows foreign tourists to be refunded taxes (ICMS) in the form of cashback. In addition to instituting Tax Free, three other laws were signed by Governor Cláudio Castro renewing tax benefits, confirming the exemption for establishments located in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) – areas of free trade with foreign countries, intended for the installation of companies focused on…
Rio de Janeiro continues to gain ground on the global tourism scene. According to a survey by Booking.com, one of the world’s largest platforms for booking accommodation and tourist services, the capital of Rio de Janeiro ranks seventh among the destinations most sought after by international travelers for the summer of 2025. The survey covered the period from January to March and analyzed global search trends on the platform. With a 102% increase in searches compared to the summer of 2024, Rio de Janeiro has overtaken renowned destinations such as Barcelona and New York, reaffirming its position as one of…
