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04 Sep 2014
Brazil’s economy slips into recession in World Cup year
This year’s FIFA World Cup has not had the desired effect on host nation Brazil’s fortunes on or off the pitch.
Not only was the national team humiliated 1-7 in the semi-final by eventual winners Germany, but the country’s economy has failed to benefit from the influx of hundreds of thousands of football tourists and has slipped into recession.
Brazil’s GDP fell by 0.6 per cent in the three months to June, worse than analysts had predicted. The dip follows on from a 0.2 decline in the previous quarter.
The news comes just two years before the country will host the 2016 Olympic Games and provides further fuel to the political movement that has criticised the amount of money spent on bidding and hosting the competitions.
The economic woes might work in favour of the 2016 organisers, however, as the slowdown could result in the lowering of cost in construction materials needed to complete the infrastructure for the Games.
The well-documented delays in building works have already led to the International Olympic Committee appointing an international team based in Rio to help the local organising committee finish the work on the Olympic venues.
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19 Apr 2024 Galgorm Resort gears up to host UK Aufguss Championships next week
UK sauna enthusiasts will converge at Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland next week for the
highly anticipated second annual UK Aufguss Championships.
27 Mar 2024 Thailand's first lady attends APSWC Awards ceremony recognising industry excellence
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry
achievement with a prestigious awards ceremony held during the 2024 APSWC Round Table
event in Bangkok, Thailand.
08 Mar 2024 Global Wellness Day 2024 to champion reconnecting with nature
Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to mark its 13th annual celebration on 8 June 2024, under
the theme #MagentaNature, emphasising the vital connection between humanity and the
natural world.
04 Mar 2024 SHA Wellness receives top accolade at 2024 World Spa and Wellness Awards
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Wellness Awards during a glamorous ceremony held in London over the weekend.
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01 Mar 2024 Second edition of UK Aufguss Championships set to heat up Galgorm Resort
The ancient art of aufguss will be celebrated this April with the Second UK Aufguss
Championships at destination spa and hotel Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland.
06 Feb 2024 Canyon Ranch announces Enchant at The Ranch wellness festival
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch will host the first edition of its beauty and wellness
festival, called Enchant at Canyon Ranch, from 17 to 21 March at its Tucson resort and spa in
Arizona.
10 Jan 2024 Spas of America unveils Top 100 Spas of 2023, Spa at Séc-he lands first place
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of 2023, with
The Spa at Séc-he in downtown Palm Springs, California, taking the top spot.
20 Dec 2023 We Work Well unveils 2024 event schedule for fitness, wellness and hospitality industries
International hosted buyer event company We Work Well (WWW) has confirmed dates and
locations for its 2024 conference calendar.
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