Porto Alegreis one of the best structured and best managed cities inBrazil. It has been awarded around 80 prizes and mentions as one of the best cities to live, do business, work, and have fun in the country. Besides, it is one of the 100 wealthiest cities in the world and one of the greenest and best-planned urban centers in the country.
It ranks third among Brazilian cities that host the best domestic and foreign tourism and business events. In the international scenario, the city was chosen over more traditional locations, such asOrlando,Johannesburg, andAbu Dhabi. From 2010 and 2011, the number of events hosted grew by 64% , a business worth more than R$ 8 million, which is expected to grow more and more in the near future.
Owing to its privileged position in the business scenario, Porto Alegre´s event infrastructure has a high reputation all over the country. Its hotel network is among the industry´s best in terms of service and accommodations, some of which equipped with specially designed business-meeting facilities. Transportation and traffic are well planned to accommodate big events and to provide both visitors and exhibitors with great comfort.
