Tourism Barriers Face Brazil Ahead of World Cup

With Alexis Frick, Research Associate

Like any worldwide event, the Brazil FIFA World Cup is expected to bring tourists from across the globe to the country. Brazil currently faces infrastructure problems, political protests and security issues ahead of the World Cup. Solutions are in development, such as phone apps that help tourists navigate Brazil and explore the World Cup host cities. As the focus turns towards Brazil during the World Cup, it’s important that these and other key problems be solved to increase tourism to the country during and after the event.

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