Sao Paulo is the capital of Brazil which along with Russia, India
and China has been described as one of the fastest growing economies in
the world. Accordingly the pace of life in Sao Paulo, which is often
called ‘the locomotive of the Brazilian economy’, is fast and frantic.
Sao
Paulo or ‘Sampaul’ as it is called by the locals is a large and
bustling city that is home to nearly 20 million people who are
popularly known as ‘paulistanos’. Further this city which is also the
largest city in Brazil generates approximately 15 percent of Brazil’s
GDP. All the major industries of Brazil have a presence in Sao Paulo
which is also an important global financial center that is home to the
São Paulo Stock Exchange (BOVESPA), the Future Markets, and the Cereal
Market Stock Exchanges. The computerized and thoroughly modern BOVESPA
is the largest stock exchange in Latin America and third largest in the
world.
Some of the main industries that are
based in Sao Paulo include telecommunications, automotive,
pharmaceutical, beauty and cosmetics, fashion, consulting, construction
and of course banking. The city has more than 1500 bank branches and
also hosts the Brazilian Federal Bank, Banco do Brasil, in its famous
Italia Building which was once considered to be the tallest building in
South America.
Aside from being an industrial
and financial hub, this sprawling city is also equipped with a great
selection of meeting halls, trade fair and convention centers as it
hosts a number of expositions, conferences, and international trade
meetings all year round. Some of the popular venues for these events
are the Centro de Exposicoes Imigrantes Brazil, the Transamerica Expo
Center and the Anhembi Show Pavilion.
It is
widely acknowledged that Sao Paulo is the best Latin American city to
conduct business and 63% of all the international companies that do
business in Brazil have their headquarters in Sao Paulo which is an
important center for business tourism given its prominent position in
Latin America.
Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos
International Airport which is also known as Cumbica International is
one of is the busiest Brazilian airports plays host to wide array of
international and domestic carriers and is well connected by taxi and
shuttle bus to the downtown Sao Paulo which is located nearly 25
kilometers away. Apart from its busy airport, Sao Paulo has a number of
boutique and business hotels which are favored by the business
travelers who visit this city all year round. Some of the hotels
favored by business visitors to Sau Paulo are the Hotel Emiliano which
is located in close proximity to the Paulista and Faria Lima Avenues
which are the major financial and business centers of Sao Paulo and the
understated Renaissance Hotel which is part of the Marriott Group and
is located in heart of the fashionable Jardins district of Sao Paulo.
Additionally
Sao Paulo has with more than 30,000 restaurants which serve a wide
array of diverse cuisines and several bars, night clubs, art galleries,
museums, parks and fashionable stores which offer a wide range of
after-hours entertainment options for the business traveler.
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you or your company are in the process of conducting business in or
intend to conduct business in Brazil, there a good chance you'll be
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