Europe Fuels Brazil Tourism Surge in Early 2026

2026-03-19 - 19:20

Key Points — Brazil welcomed 2.6 million international tourists in January and February 2026, its second-best opening ever, with European arrivals surging led by Portugal (+30%), Germany (+17%), and the UK (+15%) — Despite the milestone, Brazil’s 9.3 million annual visitors remain dwarfed by tiny Tenerife (8.5 million) and the Canary Islands (16 million), exposing