AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNew Air Link: WestJet plans to launch three weekly Calgary–São Paulo flights on Dec. 15, its first South American route and the only nonstop passenger service between Western Canada and the continent. The seasonal service is now scheduled to run only through Feb. 14. Brazilian Visitors: Spending by Brazilian visitors at Toronto’s 2026 film festival rose about 40% year over year, while lodging spending across international visitors increased about 10%. Border Travel: Brazil and Paraguay are testing palm-vein biometrics at the Friendship Bridge customs crossing, a pilot aimed at streamlining border processing. Regional Tourism: Brazilian arrivals to the Caribbean rose 60% in the low season, adding to demand beyond the region’s traditional peak months. Greece and Brazil are also moving to expand tourism cooperation.
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