Rio affirms role as global capital with G20 summit
Rio affirms role as global capital with G20 summit .      G20 generates nearly R$ 600 million over the year, leaving a legacy for the city. Approximately 200,000 people attended official and parallel events in Rio, boosting local tourism, according to city officials The G20 Leaders’ Summit held this month reaffirmed Rio de Janeiro's status as a global capital. Throughout Brazil's G20 presidency, 300 official events took place, with 42 occurring in Rio. This places the city at the top of the list for hosting the most official events in the history of the world's largest economies. The presence of heads of state and ministers significantly impacted the local economy, boosting the hospitality sector and injecting resources.
The city government estimates that the G20's official
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The G20 Leaders’ Summit held this month reaffirmed Rio de Janeiro's status as a global capital. Throughout Brazil's G20 presidency, 300 official events took place, with 42 occurring in Rio. This places the city at the top of the list for hosting the most official events in the history of the world's largest economies. The presence of heads of state and ministers significantly impacted the local economy, boosting the hospitality sector and injecting resources.

The city government estimates that the G20's official and parallel events injected R$ 595.3 million into Rio, with R$ 327.4 million generated in November alone. Around 200,000 people participated in events throughout the year.

For Eduardo Cavaliere, Secretary of the Civil House and elected Deputy Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, the success of the G20 is a significant credential that qualifies the city to host other high-profile global events.

— The state and city of Rio have once again demonstrated their ability to host an international event of the G20's magnitude. This is a source of envy and jealousy for any city worldwide — joked the secretary, who participated in the final debate of the G20 in Brazil project, organized by O GLOBO and Valor Econômico newspapers and CBN radio.

He highlighted the importance of G20 Social, which brought together over 40,000 people over three days, despite the rain. It was a unique moment of engagement for social movements actively participating in discussions, he said.

He also noted the choice of the Museum of Modern Art (MAM) as the venue for the heads of state meetings. The MAM was closed in May for renovations funded by the city, costing R$32 million. The museum will reopen to the public on December 1.

— The official photo taken there, with a record number of heads of state gathered and the stunning Sugarloaf Mountain in the background, is priceless. This image will be remembered for decades and will serve as unprecedented promotion for the city — said Cavaliere.

"Rio de Janeiro showcases capability to host major international events," says Eduardo Cavaliere — Foto: Guito Moreto

In addition to the official photos, spontaneous promotion of Rio was amplified by the experiences of international delegations. Participants explored and documented various iconic tourist spots in the city, such as the beaches, traditional bars, Christ the Redeemer, and the Botanical Garden.

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Images of U.S. President Joe Biden, captivated by the view of Christ the Redeemer at the MAM entrance, and French President Emmanuel Macron jogging along the city's waterfront, circulated globally, positively impacting the hotel industry.

— This sparked interest in visiting Rio. We noticed this trend in reservation numbers, which have been progressively increasing for the end of November and early December — stated José Domingo Bouzon, vice president of HotéisRIO and president of the Brazilian Hotel Industry Association in Rio de Janeiro (ABIH-RJ).

During the holiday and G20 summit, hotel occupancy in the city averaged 80%, with hotels hosting foreign delegations reporting occupancy rates above 95%.

For Carlos Werneck, CEO of Visit Rio, a nonprofit organization promoting events in the city, the exposure provided by the G20 opens doors to include Rio in the itinerary of major market players, attracting investments and creating new tourism opportunities.

— The G20 showcased the best of Rio, with its robust infrastructure, organizational capability, prime location, connectivity, and wide range of spaces and services.

Rio Governor Claudio Castro at G20 closing event in Brazil — Foto: Guito Moreto

For Rio's Governor Cláudio Castro, the G20 will be remembered in history:

— When considering an event like this, we naturally contemplate the historical legacy. We will never forget Eco-92, Rio+20, the World Cup, the Olympics. And I am confident we will also never forget the G20. We have the capability to do things well, beautifully, and with quality, and that is a source of pride for all of us.
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     G20 generates nearly R$ 600 million over the year, leaving a legacy for the city. Approximately 200,000 people attended official and parallel events in Rio, boosting local tourism, according to city officials The G20 Leaders’ Summit held this month reaffirmed Rio de Janeiro's status as a global capital. Throughout Brazil's G20 presidency, 300 official events took place, with 42 occurring in Rio. This places the city at the top of the list for hosting the most official events in the history of the world's largest economies. The presence of heads of state and ministers significantly impacted the local economy, boosting the hospitality sector and injecting resources.
The city government estimates that the G20's official and parallel events injected R$ 595.3 million into Rio, with R$ 327.4 million generated in November alone. Around 200,000 people participated in events throughout the year.
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For Eduardo Cavaliere, Secretary of the Civil House and elected Deputy Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, the success of the G20 is a significant credential that qualifies the city to host other high-profile global events.
— The state and city of Rio have once again demonstrated their ability to host an international event of the G20's magnitude. This is a source of envy and jealousy for any city worldwide — joked the secretary, who participated in the final debate of the G20 in Brazil project, organized by O GLOBO and Valor Econômico newspapers and CBN radio.
He highlighted the importance of G20 Social, which brought together over 40,000 people over three days, despite the rain. It was a unique moment of engagement for social movements actively participating in discussions, he said.
He also noted the choice of the Museum of Modern Art (MAM) as the venue for the heads of state meetings. The MAM was closed in May for renovations funded by the city, costing R$32 million. The museum will reopen to the public on December 1.
— The official photo taken there, with a record number of heads of state gathered and the stunning Sugarloaf Mountain in the background, is priceless. This image will be remembered for decades and will serve as unprecedented promotion for the city — said Cavaliere.
"Rio de Janeiro showcases capability to host major international events," says Eduardo Cavaliere
Guito Moreto
In addition to the official photos, spontaneous promotion of Rio was amplified by the experiences of international delegations. Participants explored and documented various iconic tourist spots in the city, such as the beaches, traditional bars, Christ the Redeemer, and the Botanical Garden.
Photos worldwide
Images of U.S. President Joe Biden, captivated by the view of Christ the Redeemer at the MAM entrance, and French President Emmanuel Macron jogging along the city's waterfront, circulated globally, positively impacting the hotel industry.
— This sparked interest in visiting Rio. We noticed this trend in reservation numbers, which have been progressively increasing for the end of November and early December — stated José Domingo Bouzon, vice president of HotéisRIO and president of the Brazilian Hotel Industry Association in Rio de Janeiro (ABIH-RJ).
During the holiday and G20 summit, hotel occupancy in the city averaged 80%, with hotels hosting foreign delegations reporting occupancy rates above 95%.
For Carlos Werneck, CEO of Visit Rio, a nonprofit organization promoting events in the city, the exposure provided by the G20 opens doors to include Rio in the itinerary of major market players, attracting investments and creating new tourism opportunities.
— The G20 showcased the best of Rio, with its robust infrastructure, organizational capability, prime location, connectivity, and wide range of spaces and services.
Rio Governor Claudio Castro at G20 closing event in Brazil
Guito Moreto
For Rio's Governor Cláudio Castro, the G20 will be remembered in history:
— When considering an event like this, we naturally contemplate the historical legacy. We will never forget Eco-92, Rio+20, the World Cup, the Olympics. And I am confident we will also never forget the G20. We have the capability to do things well, beautifully, and with quality, and that is a source of pride for all of us.
The translation of this text into english was carried out by Project Irineu, O GLOBO's initiative to develop artificial intelligence tools. Here is the link to the original report.
Rio affirms role as global capital with G20 summit