BLTA

Luxury with purpose and Brazilian soul

Championing Authentic, High-Value Tourism for Brazil

Founded in 2008, BLTA – Brazilian Luxury Travel Association brings together Brazil's finest luxury hotels, lodges, resorts and destination management companies.

Together, we are committed to presenting Brazil through a fresh perspective, guided by the values of quality, authenticity, diversity, and sustainability. We showcase a Brazil filled with "borogodó" – the unique, irresistible Brazilian charm and genuine "brasilidade", celebrating the country's rich identity, culture, and spirit.

Since 2005, our members are evaluated and curated through a rigorous annual quality audit conducted by an independent specialized company, ensuring the highest standards of excellence, credibility, and transparency.

Our Mission

Elevating Brazil to the Pinnacle of Global Luxury Hospitality

We combine exceptional hospitality with Brazil's extraordinary natural and cultural heritage to position the country among the world's leading luxury travel destinations.

Our Approach

Uniting to Celebrate Brazil's Story and Diversity

We bring together the country's leading luxury travel experiences to share Brazil's unique story with the world. By celebrating our cultural diversity, creativity, warmth, and enthusiasm, we create a stronger and more authentic presence in the global luxury travel market.

The Luxury of Authenticity

The Luxury of Authenticity

Discover the Genuine Brazil

At BLTA, we believe authenticity is the greatest luxury of all. It inspires us to move beyond the obvious and reveal the true essence of Brazil found in meaningful connections, extraordinary places, and unforgettable experiences.

Unique Journeys and Experiences:

We curate journeys that go beyond the expected, transforming every trip into a profound cultural immersion and creating memories that last a lifetime.

People Are Part of the Destination:

Luxury experiences are inseparable from the people who make them possible. We celebrate local knowledge, genuine hospitality, and meaningful encounters, connecting travelers with hosts, communities, artisans, and cultural traditions that represent the very heart of Brazil.

Here, exceptional comfort and impeccable service provide the foundation for authentic discovery.

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A Commitment to Lasting Impact

A Commitment to Lasting Impact

ESG Principles

Our pursuit of excellence goes hand in hand with our responsibility toward future generations. BLTA integrates Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into its strategic vision, promoting regenerative tourism as a standard rather than an exception.

We foster practices that aim to:

Regenerate, Not Simply Sustain: Supporting conservation initiatives across Brazil's diverse biomes.

Create Positive Social Impact:

Generating long-term value and fair opportunities for local communities.

Promote Transparency and Good Governance:

Ensuring that the growth of luxury tourism is ethical, responsible, and leaves a lasting positive legacy for Brazil.

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Our Pillars

The Core Values of BLTA

Quality

Our defining principle. We uphold the highest standards of hospitality, service, and guest experience, ensuring the international credibility and excellence of every BLTA member.

Authenticity

We believe the greatest luxury is what is genuine. We celebrate Brazil's true identity—its culture, traditions, craftsmanship, design, and the human connections that make every journey meaningful.

Diversity

Brazil's richness lies in its extraordinary variety. Our collection reflects the country's remarkable geography, cultural diversity, and unique ecosystems, offering experiences unlike anywhere else in the world.

Sustainability

Our commitment to the future. Through ESG principles, we promote regenerative tourism that creates positive social impact while protecting Brazil's invaluable natural and cultural heritage.

Xodó do Brasil

Xodó do Brasil

For every extraordinary journey through Brazil, there’s a Xodó.

Xodó do Brasil is BLTA's curated collection celebrating the most charming, welcoming, and authentic expressions of Brazilian hospitality.

At the heart of Xodó lies a deep commitment to excellence. More than just promoting Brazil as a destination, we embody the passion for Brazilian hospitality, cultural diversity, and natural exuberance, that enable us to create and offer extraordinary experiences.

The Xodó brand represents a deep connection between Brazilians and companies that are renowned for their hospitality, warmth, wellness, sustainability, and diverse and rare experiences, where the art of welcoming travelers is expressed authentically, genuinely, and personally.

Discover our members and the experiences that capture the true soul of Brazil's Xodó.

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Hotels across Brazil

BLTA members

01 Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge Anavilhanas National Park – AM 02 Barracuda Hotel & Villas Itacaré – BA 03 B Hotel Brasília Brasília – DF 04 Boa Vista Surf Lodge Porto Feliz – SP 05 Botanique Hotel Experience Campos do Jordão – SP 06 Caiman, Pantanal Miranda – MS 07 Campo Bahia Hotel Villas & SPA Santo André – BA 08 Carmel Charme Resort Aquiraz – CE 09 Carmel Taíba Exclusive Resort São Gonçalo do Amarante – CE 10 Casa Brasileira Hotel Galeria Porto de Pedras – AL 11 Casa Siará Hotel & Vilas Preá – CE 12 Casa Turquesa Maison D' Hôtes Paraty – RJ 13 Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel Rio de Janeiro – RJ 14 Cristalino Lodge Alta Floresta – MT 15 Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana Rio de Janeiro – RJ 16 Fazenda Santa Vitória Queluz – SP 17 Fuso Concept Hotel Florianópolis – SC 18 Hamares Boutique Hotel Fernando de Noronha – PE 19 Hotel Boutique Quinta das Videiras Florianópolis – SC 20 Hotel Casana Preá – CE 21 Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel Foz do Iguaçu – PR 22 Hotel Emiliano Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro – RJ 23 Hotel Emiliano São Paulo São Paulo – SP 24 Hotel Fasano Angra dos Reis Angra dos Reis – RJ 25 Hotel Fasano Belo Horizonte Belo Horizonte – MG 26 Hotel Fasano Boa Vista Porto Feliz – SP 27 Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro – RJ 28 Hotel Fasano São Paulo São Paulo – SP 29 Hotel Fasano São Paulo Itaim São Paulo – SP 30 Hotel Fasano Salvador Salvador – BA 31 Hotel Fasano Trancoso Trancoso – BA 32 Hotel Jaguarindia Village Fortim – CE 33 Hotel Santa Teresa MGallery Rio Rio de Janeiro – RJ 34 Hotel Unique São Paulo – SP 35 Hotel Villas de Trancoso Trancoso – BA 36 Ibiti Projeto Ibitipoca – MG 37 Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro – RJ 38 Juma Amazon Lodge Autazes – AM 39 Juma Opera Hotel Manaus – AM 40 Kûara Hotel Arraial d’Ajuda – BA 41 Kenoa Resort Barra de São Miguel – AL 42 LK Design Hotel Florianópolis – SC 43 NANNAI Muro Alto Muro Alto – PE 44 NANNAI Noronha Fernando de Noronha – PE 45 OITI by Barracuda Itacaré – BA 46 Palácio Tangará São Paulo – SP 47 Pedras do Patacho Hotel Boutique Porto das Pedras – AL 48 Pontal dos Carneiros Bungalows Tamandaré – PE 49 Pousada Estrela D’Agua Trancoso – BA 50 Pousada Literária Paraty – RJ 51 Pousada Maria Flor Fernando de Noronha – PE 52 Pousada Ronco do Bugio Piedade – SP 53 Pousada Trijunção Jaborandi – BA 54 Pousada Tutabel Trancoso – BA 55 Rancho do Peixe Preá – CE 56 Rosewood São Paulo São Paulo – SP 57 Saline Taiba Taíba – CE 58 Toca da Coruja Pipa – RN 59 Txai Resorts Itacaré – BA 60 Unique Garden Mairiporã – SP 61 Vila da Santa Hotel Boutique & Spa Búzios – RJ 62 Vila Santa Teresa Rio de Janeiro – RJ 63 Villa Amazônia Manaus – AM

Objectives

2026

  • Expand Brazil's presence in the international luxury travel market.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with public institutions, industry associations, private companies, and professionals engaged in luxury tourism initiatives in Brazil and abroad.
  • Provide commercial and promotional opportunities and solutions for individual and collective development of our members.
  • Advance environmental and cultural preservation by championing regenerative tourism that goes beyond sustainability.
  • Produce authoritative research and market intelligence on luxury tourism in Brazil, serving as a trusted reference for the industry.

Board of Directors

2025/2028

Camilla Barretto

CEO

Camilla Barretto

Roberto Klabin

BOARD CHAIRMAN

Roberto Klabin

Bruno Teixeira

VP COMMUNICATION

Bruno Teixeira

Bruna Dib

VP COMMERCIAL

Bruna Dib

Alex Da Riva

VP FINANCE

Alex Da Riva

Guilherme Padilha

VP INST. RELATIONS

Guilherme Padilha

Pedro Treacher

VP SUSTAINABILITY

Pedro Treacher

Luciano Caribé

FISCAL COUNSELOR

Luciano Caribé

Paula Feital

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Paula Feital

Georgia Ayrosa

EVENT PRODUCER

Georgia Ayrosa