Rebelo said the World Cup has a double impact this year as the expenditure of the tourists increased while that of Brazilians abroad decreased. He also praised the efforts of federal, provincial and municipal departments that led to a normal World Cup with small issues and huge success inside and outside the pitches, reports EFE.

Upscale new tourism developments on St. Kitts continue to develop this month with the opening of the SALT Plage beach bar and the groundbreaking for the superyacht marina, both located at Christophe Harbor on the island’s southeast peninsula.

National Car Rental is bringing its award winning Emerald Club to Mexico, with the new Emerald Club Priority Service. From June 30th, All major Mexican airports will benefit from this service and it marks the first phase of the program’s expansion into Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Saint Lucia Tourist Board (SLTB) has launched its annual agent incentive program, Saint Lucia Agent Months (SLAM). Designed to bring agents to St. Lucia, the promotion, which runs through November 15, includes booking incentives and special rates on accommodations, airport transfers, tours and attractions.