Brazil is on the way to breaking new records in foreign tourism and business expo revenues. The revenue of US$ 431 millions in August is 16.03% higher than the recorded in same month of 2006. The first eight months of 2007 have already brought in US$ 3.265 billion accumulated revenue which is higher than the previous results.

In Embratur’s assessment (Brazilian Tourism Institute), the numbers show the perception that there is a qualitative progress of the foreign tourist who visits Brazil. Despite the problems recently observed in the civil aviation sector, Brazil has been guaranteeing a consistent revenue growth each month. Currently, the foreign visitor spends more and stays longer in the Country.

In case the growth of dollars income registered in the first eight months of the year rhythm is confirmed, the revenue in 2007 may reach US$ 4.9 billion. With this result, the year of 2006 would surpass the good performance observed in 2006, when US$ 4.316 billion arrived in Brazil with foreign tourists. It’s the higher annual milestone of the history which began in 1969.