Rio Olympics
Aug 24, 2016, 9:54 pm
#226
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Was the party on the second floor outdoor patio area over the front entrance and looking toward the beach? What was the deal with hotel security, which seemed quite strict about not letting people enter
who weren't hotel guests?
Also, did DL give you trouble about going to Brazil without a visa? For me, on two trips, it was a big issue for me five times, at MSP and at my connecting airport (ATL and DTW) plus when trying to do OLCI for the second, but not the first, trip. IMO DL really needs to do something about their agents who cannot use TIMATIC properly.
who weren't hotel guests?
Also, did DL give you trouble about going to Brazil without a visa? For me, on two trips, it was a big issue for me five times, at MSP and at my connecting airport (ATL and DTW) plus when trying to do OLCI for the second, but not the first, trip. IMO DL really needs to do something about their agents who cannot use TIMATIC properly.
I actually have a Brazil Visa so it wasn't an issue for me.
Aug 25, 2016, 8:26 am
#227
Join Date: Jan 2003
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I spent 8 days in Rio during the Olympics. Super Super fun, efficient, very few issues. Security was GREAT, anyone complaining about that is completely nuts-- for them to have had no major incidents at such a huge international event (when the Brussels and Istanbul airports, Brussels city, Paris, and Orlando have had huge events in recent months) located in a 3rd world country-- is amazing. I have been to Brazil many times in the recent years and am simply thrilled at how well it went.
Ticketing, public transit, security, it all went without a hitch. I went to 10 events in 7 days at 5 different venues.
Can't wait for Tokyo!
Ticketing, public transit, security, it all went without a hitch. I went to 10 events in 7 days at 5 different venues.
Can't wait for Tokyo!
Aug 31, 2016, 4:13 am
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How are hotel rates looking for this coming Brazilian fall? Is there any sign that any building up for the Olympics has resulted in a positive impact for tourists interested in lower hotel prices than at a comparable period in the prior year?
Aug 31, 2016, 4:36 am
#230
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Rio de Janeiro
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Yes, lower prices have already been seen in the spring. Now that there even more hotels in operation, we shall see even more impact on the rates.
Aug 31, 2016, 4:46 am
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Aug 31, 2016, 6:54 am
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I don't think that statement is logically valid. The reason for such low rates in spring was because the country was economically paralyzed and at the peak of the crisis. That isn't the case anymore. For this fall I am seeing flight prices to gig from the US about twice as high as they were in spring indicating recovery. my guess is hotel prices don't go back to spring levels but due to increased supply remain under pressure.
Aug 31, 2016, 12:34 pm
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I don't think that statement is logically valid. The reason for such low rates in spring was because the country was economically paralyzed and at the peak of the crisis. That isn't the case anymore. For this fall I am seeing flight prices to gig from the US about twice as high as they were in spring indicating recovery. my guess is hotel prices don't go back to spring levels but due to increased supply remain under pressure.
Aug 31, 2016, 3:15 pm
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Aug 31, 2016, 10:21 pm
#236
Join Date: May 2009
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I don't think that statement is logically valid. The reason for such low rates in spring was because the country was economically paralyzed and at the peak of the crisis. That isn't the case anymore. For this fall I am seeing flight prices to gig from the US about twice as high as they were in spring indicating recovery. my guess is hotel prices don't go back to spring levels but due to increased supply remain under pressure.