FIFA fans are passionate about their sport, so much so that they are willing to travel far and across borders to watch their favorite teams strike goal on the field. Visa took a look at how Visa cardholders spent during FIFA Confederations Cups past to project Russia’s boom. Biggest takeaways? Inbound tourism and travel spending (hotels, restaurants and the like) in the host city both see a generous kick.
Visa offers easy ways to pay so FIFA fans can spend less time waiting in line and more time watching the action.
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