FLORIANÓPOLIS WILL HOST THE WTTC SUMMIT 2009
The State of Santa Catarina managed to bring to Florianópolis next year’s meeting of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which will take place from 14 to 18 May 2009. The other strong contender to host the event was Shanghai, China.
The previous WTTC summits took place in Paris, Washington and Dubai. President Luis Inácio da Silva is due to open the WTTC meeting in Florianópolis.
Florianópolis is located on the west coast of the Ilha (island) de Santa Catarina and is linked to the mainland by the longest suspension bridge in Brazil, the Hercílio Luz Bridge. Also called the "Magic Island" and considered to have one of the best living standards in Brazil, Florianópolis is well worth a visit on account of its pristine nature, its interesting culture - there are many local fishing communities - its forts and the variety of beaches (over 40 around the island). Side by side, different types of beaches can be found: the long ones, with a large sand strip, the small ones, encrusted in backwaters, those with strong waves and the ones of calm sea, looking like lagoons. Some urbanized, full of bathers and deserted ones, with access by trail only. Further, Florianópolis has a very lively nightlife with cafes, clubs and many restaurants offering a delicious adventure into the local cuisine.
The State of Santa Catarina managed to bring to Florianópolis next year’s meeting of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which will take place from 14 to 18 May 2009. The other strong contender to host the event was Shanghai, China.
The previous WTTC summits took place in Paris, Washington and Dubai. President Luis Inácio da Silva is due to open the WTTC meeting in Florianópolis.
Florianópolis is located on the west coast of the Ilha (island) de Santa Catarina and is linked to the mainland by the longest suspension bridge in Brazil, the Hercílio Luz Bridge. Also called the "Magic Island" and considered to have one of the best living standards in Brazil, Florianópolis is well worth a visit on account of its pristine nature, its interesting culture - there are many local fishing communities - its forts and the variety of beaches (over 40 around the island). Side by side, different types of beaches can be found: the long ones, with a large sand strip, the small ones, encrusted in backwaters, those with strong waves and the ones of calm sea, looking like lagoons. Some urbanized, full of bathers and deserted ones, with access by trail only. Further, Florianópolis has a very lively nightlife with cafes, clubs and many restaurants offering a delicious adventure into the local cuisine.
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