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What has to be done for Rio to top London Olympics?

London was considered for some one of the best olympic games ever for its smooth delivery. Rio de Janeiro received the olympic flag and is officially the Olympic city… in other words: it is already under scrutiny. Both cities are metropolitan areas of over 12 million people. While in London, the Department of Transport expected 500,000Continue reading “What has to be done for Rio to top London Olympics?”

Want to invest in Brazilian real estate?

Save the date 25th July. London. Rio Negócios, the investment promotion agency for Rio de Janeiro, and Jones Lang LaSalle will host a seminar on the Brazilian real estate market and business opportunities in Rio. Date: July 25th, 2012 Place: Jones Lang LaSalle Address: 30 Warwick Street, London, W1B 1JA Time: 8:30 am – BreakfastContinue reading “Want to invest in Brazilian real estate?”

What is Google up to in Brazil?

After visiting the Google office in Tel Aviv, I have recently written a post about what Google is up to in Israel. Google first opened its office in Israel in 2006. I visited two of the four floors used by Google on the 21st and 22nd floors of the famous Levinstein Tower in downtown Tel Aviv. Although notContinue reading “What is Google up to in Brazil?”

The Economist in Brazilian-American relations

Brazilian-American relations One step at a time Two American giants are slowly getting to know each other Apr 14th 2012 | SÃO PAULO | from the print edition Next time over a caipirinha TOASTING their president with a caipirinha, their national cocktail, should soon be a bit cheaper for Brazilians in the United States. During DilmaContinue reading “The Economist in Brazilian-American relations”

Tourism in Brazil: could it do better?

Brazil is the 39th destination on a ranking for international tourists, according to World Tourism Organization (WTO). The country received 5.1 million visitors in 2010. A shame if compared to other BRICs: China (81 million), Russia (23.7 million) and India (5.3 million). So the question – could it do better? – has an easy answer. Huge YES.Continue reading “Tourism in Brazil: could it do better?”