Guide - Research and Markets: Brazil Retail Report Q4 2009

DUBLIN–(Business Wire)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Brazil Retail Report Q4 2009″ report to their offering.

The Brazil Retail Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, retail associations, government departments and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on Brazil’s
retail industry.

The Q409 Brazil Retail report predicts that the country’s retail sales will grow from around US$368bn in 2008 to US$573bn by 2013. Generally positive trends in underlying economic growth, an enormous and growing population and rising disposable income are key factors behind the forecast growth in Brazil’s retail sales. Easier access to credit and the emergence of a wealthier middle class are also likely to help the value of the retail segment increase during the forecast period. Brazil’s nominal GDP was US$1,573bn in 2008, with a decline of 0.6% now assumed for 2009 as the economy goes into reverse. Average annual GDP growth of 2.8% is predicted between 2008 and 2013.

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Guide - The Rio Carnival Guide

The Rio Carnival Guide

This is a fundamental guide for those travelling to Rio de Janeiro for the World’s biggest show, Rio Carnival. The guide provides information about all aspects of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. You can find all Rio Carnaval events, venues, its history, 2009 Rio Carnival tickets, costumes for the 2009 Samba Parade and Sambodromo information, including insiders’ recommendations. You will be able to book your hotel-only and air-inclusive packages to Carnival in Rio and listen to the 2009 samba songs. The guide is recomended by world-famous travel information service Lonely Planet.

To access The Rio Carnival Guide follow this link.

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Guide - Amazonas Travelling Information

Land of extremes, the the Amazon is astonishing in the number of tourism options. Grandiose rivers provide for pleasant outings. Wilderness hotels in the rich tropical forest offer ample opportunities for observing the fauna and flora. The Amazon’s popular culture and indigenous legends serve to present a timely preservationist massage. Check our mini-guide on Amazon tourism.

Staying there

Amazonia: Your next travel destination?

Most people spend a day or so in Manaus before heading into the rain forest. Stay downtown so you can walk to attractions, restaurants and the Rio Negro. Hotels to consider include:

• Manaus Saint Paul, a few streets from the Amazon Theatre, with semi-swank rooms with modern furnishings and kitchenettes. Rates about $100.

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Manual - US State Department Background Note: Brazil

US State Department: A look at Brazil

The US State Department has distributed on January 9 his “Background Note: Brazil” with updated information on Brazil. Among other informations the report tells that Brazil’s per capita GDP (purchasing power parity) is US$ 9,500 and that economy should have grew 5.4% in 2008.

The State Department additionally states that “Brazil is now a net creditor nation, and sustained growth, coupled with booming exports, healthy external accounts, moderate inflation, decreasing unemployment, and reductions in the debt-to-GDP ratio led two major rating agencies to give Brazil an investment-grade sovereign debt rating in early 2008.”

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Guide - Accomodation List for Ceará State (updated May 2007)

Following last week’s post, we now present you a full list of the accommodation units for Ceará state (except Fortaleza, which you can find here). Also compiled by Secretaria de Turismo do Estado do Ceará (Ceará State’s Tourism Secretary) this comprehensive guide lists all the remaining state’s accommodation units, providing useful details about them, such as: category, address, phone number and number of rooms and beds. Accommodation units are divided into west coast and east coast and listed by municipality, from Jijoca de Jericoacoara to São Gonçalo do Amarante (including Taíba e Pecém beaches) and from Aquiraz (including Porto das Dunas and Iguape beaches) to Aracati (including Canoa Quebrada beach). A must have for anyone planning on discovering Ceará’s beautiful beaches.

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