By Pamela Souza


Rio de Janeiro is getting prepared to host 2 important functions in the subsequent number of years, the Soccer World Cup in 2014, and the Summer Olympics in 2016. To organize for these high level events, the city needs well planned strategy of investment that encourage the sustainable development of Rio de Janeiro.

Hardworking strategies are being produced and important new investments are reported everyday by the Brazilian media. You will see major interventions in traffic arrangement, the hotel and apartment sector and the revitalization of overlooked urban areas. The list is never-ending and includes new hotels, new transportation structure, real-estate developments, apartments and flats initiatives and new companies, particularly in travel related and telecommunications.

Rio de Janeiro's critical public transportation issues will also be ending. New improvements contain growth of the subway to Barra da Tijuca and construction of BRTs (Bus Rapid Transit).

Development of the Nr. 4 train line has already commenced. The 14 km stretch of line will go from Barra through Sao Conrado, Gavea, Leblon to Ipanema on through Copacabana. The state government expects that Nr. 4 is going to be inaugurated before 2016 and should carry up to 240,000 individuals daily.

The hotel and apartment homes real estate segment is additionally booming with brand-new developments. Business tycoon Eike Batista is putting R$200 million (US$117 million) into upgrading the Hotel Gloria. The BNDES (National Development Bank) is likewise investing greatly in the apartment hotel industry and is offering outstanding credit lines to stimulate tourism in the city.

Rio's 6 million citizens are pleased with the city's make-over. Anyone who loves this magnificent city has great dreams and anticipation for Rio de Janeiro. Brazil's primary tourist destination, Rio de Janeiro (including Copacabana and Ipanema), is planning to welcome the world with wide open arms. The entire world will feel the electricity of this splendid place.




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