Oversupply is causing coffee prices to plummet
Times are tough for coffee growers in South America. After prices hit a 15-year low in May 2019, many of the region’s farmers are starting to question whether the industry can still provide a sustainable livelihood
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
While Rio de Janeiro is famed for carnival celebrations and extravagant parties, this vivacious city is also becoming a home for business
Meliá Hotels International provides luxury and flair in the Americas
Meliá Hotels International’s recent expansion in Latin America is the first step on a road to phenomenal future growth, writes María Umbert
The best places to visit in Brazil
Although the competition is over, the positive World Cup atmosphere lives on across Brazil
Brazil braces for FIFA World Cup
In June, hundreds of thousands of people will flock to Brazil to watch football teams fight for the sport’s highest accolade. But is the country ready to receive so many guests? Rita Lobo finds out
Fit for an emperor
Caesar Park has extended its top-quality brand across South America. Conveniently located for both business and travel, the São Paulo International Airport Hotel particularly impresses, winning our accolade Best Business Hotel, Brazil, 2012
The meetings magnet
Internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading places to hold meetings and conferences, Brazil offers the business traveller a wealth of exciting cities for high-profile events
Conferencing in South America takes off
South America is a rising star on the radar of the international conference industry. The continent’s stunning natural scenery is increasingly being matched by equally impressive conference facilities, often comparable to the best in the world. RioCentro, Brazil RioCentro is, as the name suggests, situated in the internationally renowned city of Rio de Janeiro. When […]
Latin liaisons
The cities of Brazil offer a wealth of sophisticated conference facilities alongside vibrant traditions, we find out why Brazil has been named Best Destination for MICE and Best Destination for Cultural Tourism in South America
French charm in Sao Paulo
Nestled within one of Brazil’s most inspiring economic and cultural hubs, Sofitel São Paulo Ibirapuera has been named Best Luxury Hotel – Brazil for its culture of excellence
The decadent life of Sao Paulo
The teeming, never-sleeping metropolis of Sao Paulo has been the wealthiest city in Brazil for a long time. Now, as David Neville Williams discovers, it has finally achieved its dream of becoming the New York of the southern hemisphere
Rio de Janeiro
It’s hard to know which is the more iconographic image of Rio; that of the 40m statue of Christ the Redeemer, arms outstretched as he gazes out over the cidade maravilhosa, or that of the scantily-clad carnival-goers shaking their stuff with unashamed exuberance through the Samba City. Perhaps you think of the canary-clad creativity of […]