Mercopress of Montevideo reported that Brazilian tourism officials say that the country has stepped up efforts to lure more foreign tourists as Brazil gears up to host the 2014 World Cup.

Dinero Magazine of Bogotá proudly noted that cruise line presidents consider Cartagena a magnificent destination. 

Consuelo Ricart lays out Mexico’s tourism future in El Universal of Mexico City.  Countries that have achieved rapid development of their tourism industry, such as Ireland, Singapore, and Costa Rica had a “roadmap” and a development strategy. 

Luís Noguera noted in La Nación of Asunción that around 4000 Paraguayans visited Panama in 2012.  They are visiting the Panama Canal,

La Razón of La Paz.  Speaking at World Tourism Day President Evo Morales of Bolivia insisted that Bolivia

Gestión of Lima observed that today tourism is the third largest sector in the Peruvian economy, and

El Universal of Caracas reported that during President Maduro’s official visit to the People’s Republic

El Mercurio of Santiago reported that the DR seeks to become the first choice in tourist destination

Mercopress of Montevideo revealed that Uruguay is expecting over 230 cruise calls this coming 2013/14

DominicanToday of Santo Domingo announced that revenue from “tourist cards” (which all non-resident visitors