São Paulo hotel performance lifted by AI Summit Brazil
São Paulo recorded its highest-ever July ADR (BRL706.65) and RevPAR (BRL436.60), with the AI Summit Brazil driving peak occupancy of 83.9% on July 23.
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Want to Make Guests—and Hotel Workers—Fall in Love with Hotels Again? Forget Everything About How to Run a Hotel.
The founder of Brazil's Botanique Hotel Spa describes how eliminating departments, cross-training all staff, and sharing 23% of revenue with employees cut headcount from 110 to 38 and achieved profitability in year two.
Brazil hotel prices shot up 22% in H1 2026: What's behind the surge?
Lighthouse data shows Brazil hotel rates surged 22% YoY in H1 2026 across 34 of 35 tracked destinations, driven by record household earnings growth and 37% international arrivals growth in 2025.
By Joe Hanly, Writer and Content Creator, Lighthouse
Central & South America Travel & Tourism sector set to outpace global growth in 2026
WTTC's 2026 EIR forecasts Travel & Tourism GDP growth of 4.1% for Central and South America, ahead of the 3.2% global average, with international visitor spending up 7.8%.
Hard Rock International and Mundo Planalto Celebrate Groundbreaking of Hard Rock Hotel Gramado
Hard Rock International and Mundo Planalto today officially celebrated the groundbreaking of Hard Rock Hotel Gramado, marking a new phase of the construction of the new hospitality development in one of Brazil's premier winter destinations, widely sought after for its colder climate and year-round tourism appeal driven by a vibrant calendar of cultural and seasonal events.
São Paulo hotel performance jumped for Design Week
March 2026 occupancy rose 13% to 67.8% while ADR increased 7.4% to BRL871.48, with peak performance on March 11.
Carnival drove Rio de Janeiro room rates to all-time high
February 2026 RevPAR hit BRL 1,050.78, up 48% year-over-year, with peak Sunday performance reaching BRL 2,491.14 RevPAR and 93.7% occupancy.
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Northern Brazil with the Opening of Tivoli Maiorana Belém
Following the global spotlight of COP30, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts continues its Brazilian expansion with the opening of Tivoli Maiorana Belém. This landmark property marks the brand’s first venture into Northern Brazil and its third in the country, joining established icons in São Paulo and Bahia.
Hilton Accelerates Multi‑Brand Growth in Brazil with Plans to Double Portfolio by 2030
Hilton plans to double its Brazil portfolio to nearly 60 hotels by 2030, with major expansion into new markets including Manaus, Natal, and airport locations.
Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema: an iconic transformation redefining Sofitel in Brazil
Sofitel, a pioneer of French luxury hospitality since 1964, announces the transformation of Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema into the brand's first flagship hotel in Brazil. With its inauguration scheduled for end of 2026, the hotel will emerge as a renewed icon on Ipanema Beach, offering 172 rooms and suites and a bold expression of Sofitel's contemporary vision of luxury hospitality.
Minor Hotels Announces First Signing under its New Minor Reserve Collection Brand
Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced the signing of the first property under its new luxury collection brand, Minor Reserve Collection. Slated to launch in 2028, Aventora Resort Baía Formosa, Minor Reserve Collection, will be located in Brazil's Rio Grande do Norte in the northeast of the country, in an area recognised as a key destination for eco-tourism.
Formula 1 drove São Paulo hotel performance to record-highs
ADR hit BRL 1,699.90 and RevPAR reached BRL 1,573.32 during race weekend, marking the highest levels ever recorded in São Paulo's hotel market.
Four Seasons and Catuaí Asset Announce Luxury Beachfront Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons and real estate asset management firm Catuaí Asset announce Four Seasons Hotel Rio de Janeiro at Leblon.
Tourism Advances Climate Action at COP30 with Stronger Governance and Adaptation Focus
UN Tourism and Brazil's tourism ministry launched initiatives at COP30 to strengthen climate governance and accelerate the Glasgow Declaration's implementation across 70 endorsing governments.
Marie-Brengere Chapoton has been appointed as Managing Director at Rosewood São Paulo
Rosewood São Paulo proudly announces the latest addition to its leadership team: Managing Director Marie-Berengere Chapoton. With over 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Marie brings global expertise and visionary leadership to the hotel.
São Paulo posted record-high room rates during eventful September
A mix of events helped São Paulo’s hotel industry post its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to September preliminary data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Ibiti: A Living Proof That Regenerative Hospitality Works
In the heart of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, that question has already been answered. Ibiti Projeto stands as living proof that regenerative hospitality is not a far-off dream but a reality. Over 40 years, it has transformed once-degraded land into a thriving biodiversity refuge, while creating opportunities for local people to become entrepreneurs and stewards of their own future.My recent immersion there was a reminder that regeneration is not an abstract ideal - it’s a tangible force that can transform landscapes, economies and mindsets all at once.
By Nicola Gryczka Kirsch, EHL Entrepreneur in Residence and Founder of The Regen Studio, EHL
Bem-vindo, City Express by Marriott - Now Arriving in Brazil
Marriott International, Inc. announced the signing of seven City Express by Marriott hotels in Brazil with FÁBRICA DE HOTÉIS marking the brand's anticipated debut in the country. This milestone is part of a broader multi-unit development agreement to open 30 City Express by Marriott properties across Brazil's Northeast region over the next 15 years.
Rio de Janeiro room rates jumped for Lady Gaga
A Lady Gaga concert helped Rio de Janeiro’s hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) to an all-time high for May, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
WTTC Forecasts Brazil's Travel & Tourism Sector to Surpass US$167 Billion Contribution by 2025
During its participation in the Visit Brazil Summit, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled a very positive outlook for Brazil’s Travel & Tourism sector this year, with a projected contribution of US$167.6 billion to the country’s GDP, representing 7.7% of the national economy.