Revenues added up to BRL 189.4 bi. The figure is said to consolidate the recovery of the sector, one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Districts in the city’s South Zone were the most sought-after. “Our city’s Carnival is made up of the best things about the people of Rio: creativity, friendliness, and hospitality,” said hotel union head Alfredo Lopes.
The volume made the nation number one in South America for revenues in the sector, according to a ranking of 20 countries compiled by UN Tourism.
Considering the recovery observed for the fourth year in a row, it is the first time the turnover should exceed pre-pandemic levels.
The preferred vacation spots for Brazilians are the coasts of São Paulo (19%), Rio de Janeiro (12%), Bahia (12%), Santa Catarina (9%), and Ceará (7%).