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Articles tagged “world cup”

Tourism

Brazilian protests over bus fare increases lead to violence in São Paulo

The demonstrations regarding the fare hikes are part of a larger movement in which Brazilians protest the government’s high spending that is committed solely to preparation for the World Cup.

Skift | 11 years ago

Online Travel

Hotel searches for Brazil spike up to 126 percent ahead of World Cup

World Cup buzz is expected to attract tourists to smaller Brazilian cities, while search growth is more modest in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where tourism has already taken off.

Natalie Paris, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

Airlines

Doha’s new airport city: Koolhaas upgrades Qatar’s gateway

Koolhaas has been busy in the UAE recently, but the Doha project and its World Cup-imposed deadline will put Qatar on the front-burner.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago

Doha’s new airport city: Koolhaas upgrades Qatar’s gateway

Hotels

Rio’s by-the-hour motels get incentives to upgrade for World Cup

It's hard to se why motel owners wouldn't go for the deal. They'll get discounts to upgrade, then can go back to business as usual (if they want) after the World Cup and the Olympics.

David Biller, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Hotels

Qatar to invest $65 billion on tourism to prepare for 2022 World Cup

The World Cup has become ultimate test for countries looking to grow their nascent, or floundering, tourism markets and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to make a strong first impression.

HotelierMiddleEast.com | 11 years ago

Qatar to invest $65 billion on tourism to prepare for 2022 World Cup