Tragedy leaves empty hotels and causes a gap of R$ 150 million in tourism in the Gramado region

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Tragedy leaves empty hotels and causes a gap of R$ 150 million in tourism in the Gramado region

The cities of Serra Gaúcha are still accounting for the damage caused by the heavy rains that have devastated Rio Grande do Sul since the end of April. But a number is already certain for the tourism sector, the loss due to the absence of visitors this month must be between R$ 120 million and R$ 150 million. Hotel occupancy in cities such as Gramado, Canela, Nova Petrópolis and São Francisco de Paula is usually 70% on average at this time of yea…