The reality of Brazil’s Olympic tourism

It was hoped the Olympics would bring a tourist boom to Rio de Janeiro. But fears over security and the Zika virus has kept many foreign visitors away. CCTV America’s Stephen Gibbs reports in Rio. Having the world watching that party has both its upsides and its downsides. An estimated 5 billion people watched the games worldwide, making them a priceless advertisement for the best of Rio. But high profile reports of robberies and muggings – whatever the truth – have been damaging.

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