A Brazil hotel boom is drawing Marriott, Hilton and Four Seasons, with a record pipeline of projects as foreign visitor numbers head for a new high.
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Key Facts
—The boom. Brazil has one of Latin America’s largest hotel pipelines, with more than 150 new projects underway.
—The brands. Marriott and Hilton are expanding fast, with Hilton aiming to double its Brazilian portfolio by 2030.
—The luxury. Four Seasons and a renovated Sofitel are among high-end openings planned in Rio de Janeiro.
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