Tourism in BRICS: Why Group Countries Are Becoming Popular Travel Destinations
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Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2025-11-26 13:43:26 UTC
Key Points
- Brazil recorded historic tourist arrivals (7.1 million in 9 months, +45% YoY) and R$32.5B revenue (+11.7% YoY) in 2025, with Chinese tourists increasing 80% from 2023-2024.
- Indonesia saw 11.43M tourists (+10.22% YoY) in 2025, including 117K Russian visitors (+35.4% YoY), while China's visa exemptions drove 50-100% growth in Russian tourist packages.
- Russia's business tourism sector (over 50% of tourist flow) expanded through BRICS-related forums in cities like Murmansk and Sochi, with diversified visitor origins including UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India.
- India achieved 9.9M international tourists in 2024 (double since 2014) through e-visa expansion covering 170 countries and improved air connectivity.
- South Africa reported 8.92M tourists in 2024 (+5.1% YoY), emphasizing safari tourism, beach activities, and wine tourism.
- BRICS countries are prioritizing sustainable tourism through electric transportation (China leads with 22M electric vehicles), plastic waste reduction, and smart city technologies.