Rio de Janeiro

Brazil Tourism Set For A Boost

Rio wins bid for 2016 Olympics

By eTN Staff Writer

After Rio de Janeiro won the bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games, the country and South America is now looking to the benefits that tourism will bring from hosting the event.

Chicago's Loss Is Rio's Gain

And the 2016 Olympics goes to... South America!

By Andrew Downie & Dan Murphy

Rio de Janeiro will be the first South American city to host the Olympic Games.

Pros and Cons of 2016 Olympics in Chicago

Chicago bids for Olympics

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

Chicago is bidding for the Olympic Games in 2016. The city and the United States’ bid to become host of the 2016 Summer Olympics has been the hottest topic of conversation in Illinois.

Brazil

New routes introduced by GOL from Rio de Janeiro to Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, and Vitoria

By eTN Staff Writer

GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A., Brazil's low-cost airline, announced that it has received approval from Anac, the Brazilian civil aviation authority, to operate regular flights from Santos Dumont

Brazil and the Economy

Brazil to emerge from economic crisis sooner than most

By Nelson Alcantara

The governor of the Central Bank of Brazil, Henrique de Campos Meirelles, has told the World Economic Forum that Brazil is expected to emerge from the current global sooner than most other countries.

US and Brazil Air Service

Continental Airlines gets “tentative” green light to begin daily nonstop service between Houston and Rio de Janeiro

By eTN Staff Writer

Continental Airlines has announced that it has received tentative approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate daily year-round service between its Houston hub at Bush Interconti

Rio embarrassed by surge in Carnival crime against tourists

By AFP

RIO DE JANEIRO — It's billed as the biggest show on Earth, but this year's Carnival underway in Rio de Janeiro is also confirming the Brazilian city's reputation for crime.

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is happening now

By Dr. Anton Anderssen

Italy is officially a Roman Catholic nation, where tradition is taken very seriously.

47 Tourists Robbed In Two Hotels

Hotel gangs rob Carnival tourists in Rio

By theaustralian.news.com.au

RIO DE JANEIRO - POLICE are stepping up security in Rio de Janeiro after armed men hit two hotels, robbing 47 tourists in the Brazilian city for its famed Carnival festivities.

Application Includes Through-Flight Service To New Orleans

Continental applies for year-round service between Houston and Rio de Janeiro

By eTN Staff Writer

HOUSTON, TX - Continental Airlines announced today that it has filed an application with the Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate daily, year-round service between its Houston hub at Bush Int

Regular Flights Beginning To Miami And New York

TAM begins new flights to US from Rio de Janeiro

By eTN

SAO PAULO, Brazil (September 16, 2008) - TAM will begin two direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and the United States.

Continental Airlines

Continental Airlines to launch new nonstop service between Houston and Rio de Janeiro

By marketwatch.com

HOUSTON, Sept 08, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Continental Airlines today announced new nonstop seasonal service between its Houston hub and Rio de Janeiro.