Originally Posted by
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I'm trying to book a stay in Sao Paulo Brazil for these dates. Major chains (Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton) are coming back with no availability. Is there something big happening at this time, or is it always this tight?

Hello,
Since you are in Japan, I suggest you call the local number for each chain hotel you want to use rather than use the related web site.
Every now and again I get repeated messages telling me there is no availability at a hotel I try to book via the internet at the hotel's web site.
When I telephone the hotel or the reservation system for the hotel, I always get a booking.
To my knowledge, there is nothing special going on during the period you want to be in Sao Paulo.