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Brazilian Tourism Sector Creates Over 27,200 New Job Openings in November

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As the nation prepares for the holiday and summer seasons, the Tourism sector has generated a surge in job openings, with a total of 27,200 new positions created nationwide in November. This number represents 20% of the total 135,495 formal jobs created in the Brazilian economy during the same period. The data was analyzed by the Ministry of Tourism, using the new General Register of Employees and Unemployed (Novo Caged) released by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

The Minister of Tourism, Carlos Brito, emphasizes the significance of the sector, stating that the number reinforces its importance and indicates a promising year-end. The industry has shown resilience, with more than 261,000 new hires accumulated in the tourism sector throughout the year. This total represents 1 in 10 jobs created across all economic sectors. The housing and food sectors, which are crucial components of tourism activities, have been major contributors to job creation.

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has also reported the resumption of over 270 million jobs worldwide in 2021, with the sector generating a significant 18.2 million new jobs, representing a 6.7% increase from the previous year. The WTTC forecasts an average annual growth of 5.8% in new job openings for the next decade, totaling 126 million jobs by 2032.

In terms of revenue, the tourism sector has performed exceptionally well, with R$ 147 billion earned from January to September this year, a 32% increase compared to the same period in 2021. August saw a record R$ 18.1 billion in revenue, the largest volume since 2014. The growth in September was driven by air transport and reflects the increasing demand in the leisure and corporate tourism segments.

Key Takeaways:

  • The tourism sector has created over 27,200 new job openings in November, representing 20% of the total 135,495 formal jobs created in the Brazilian economy.
  • The sector has accumulated over 261,000 new hires throughout the year, with a total that represents 1 in 10 jobs created across all economic sectors.
  • The housing and food sectors have been major contributors to job creation in the tourism industry.
  • The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts an average annual growth of 5.8% in new job openings for the next decade, totaling 126 million jobs by 2032.
  • The tourism sector has earned R$ 147 billion from January to September this year, a 32% increase compared to 2021.
  • August saw a record R$ 18.1 billion in revenue, the largest volume since 2014.

Statistics:

  • 27,200 new job openings created in November, representing 20% of the total 135,495 formal jobs created in the Brazilian economy.
  • 261,000 new hires accumulated in the tourism sector throughout the year.
  • 1 in 10 jobs created across all economic sectors.
  • 18.2 million new jobs generated by the tourism sector worldwide in 2021, a 6.7% increase from the previous year.
  • R$ 147 billion earned by the tourism sector from January to September this year.
  • 32% increase in revenue compared to 2021.
  • Record R$ 18.1 billion in revenue in August, the largest volume since 2014.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Tourism, based on the new General Register of Employees and Unemployed (Novo Caged) released by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
  • World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
  • Ministry of Tourism, on Wednesday (28.12).

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