Business tourism revenue in Brazil has already reached R$ 11 billion in 2026

Business tourism in Brazil recorded a record revenue of R$ 1.31 billion, an increase of 1.74%. The data, analyzed by the Ministry of Tourism, was released this Tuesday (October 27th) by the Brazilian Association of Corporate Travel Agencies.

For the Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Feliciano, the numbers confirm the importance of the segment for the economy. "Business tourism generates qualified jobs and attracts direct investment throughout the country. The record achieved in the accumulated year and in September shows that Brazil has returned to the radar of major global events and corporate fairs. We will continue to work to improve the infrastructure of our destinations and further improve connectivity to consolidate the level we have achieved this year, in which we have recorded the highest numbers in the history of Brazilian tourism," said the minister.

In the accumulated year, the air services sector accounted for approximately 60% of total revenue, with a 11% increase in the period, totaling R$ 6.64 billion. The hotel segment advanced by 3% and increased revenue to R$ 3.27 billion. Among other sectors, travel insurance also stood out, with a growth of 71%, reaching R$ 32 million, and transfers, which had a 26% increase in revenue (R$ 52.5 million).

Only in September 2026 did the air services segment record a 6.4% increase in revenue compared to the same month of the previous year, reaching the value of R$ 794.8 million. The road transport sector was the one that grew the most in sequence: R$ 6.64 million (19% more than in September 2025).

HIGHLIGHT -The year 2026 has been the best in Brazilian tourism history. On Monday (26), the country broke the record for the amount spent by international tourists from January to September of this year: US$ 8.38 billion (R$ 45.6 billion) – an increase of 10% compared to the amount recorded in the same period of the previous year, which was US$ 7.61 billion (R$ 41.4 billion).