Brazil's Business Tourism Revenue Surges 31% in March 2026

Brazil's business tourism sector experienced significant growth in early 2026, with March revenues reaching R$1.47 billion, marking a 31% increase compared to the same month last year. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the total revenue from business tourism in the first quarter was R$3.57 billion, up 12% from 2025. The aviation sector was a key driver, generating R$2.16 billion in the first quarter, a 16.3% rise over the previous year. Specifically, March saw a 39% revenue increase in air transport, totaling R$899.7 million, while hotel revenues grew 19% to R$401.7 million.

Tourism Minister Gustavo Feliciano highlighted the importance of corporate tourism to Brazil's economy, emphasizing its role in boosting aviation and hospitality sectors and creating employment opportunities. Moreover, foreign tourist spending also rose by 12% in the first quarter, reaching R$16 billion. The domestic aviation market set records with 25.2 million passengers from January to March, a 6.17% increase, and March alone surpassed 8 million passengers for the first time.

These figures underscore the robust recovery and expansion of Brazil's business tourism amid broader tourist inflows and increased domestic travel, positioning the sector as a vital economic contributor in 2026.