{"id":83653,"date":"2025-11-20T19:22:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T23:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/south-american-final-paraguay-expects-us42-million-and-record-tourism-in-asuncion\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T19:22:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T23:22:39","slug":"south-american-final-paraguay-expects-us42-million-and-record-tourism-in-asuncion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/south-american-final-paraguay-expects-us42-million-and-record-tourism-in-asuncion\/","title":{"rendered":"South American Final: Paraguay expects US$42 million and record tourism in Asunci\u00f3n"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Million-Dollar Economic Impact from the Copa Sudamericana Final in Paraguay<\/h2>\n\n\nAsunci\u00f3n is preparing to be the epicenter of South American football, and the single final of the Copa Sudamericana between Lan\u00fas and Atl\u00e9tico Mineiro promises to leave a significant economic mark on Paraguay. According to estimates from local authorities, the event will generate an impact of 42 million dollars.\n\nThe Paraguayan capital is preparing to receive between 40,000 and 50,000 fans, which underlines the international magnitude of the match. The Minister of Tourism, Angie Duarte, confirmed that hotel occupancy in Asunci\u00f3n and its surroundings is already at 100%, driven by the high demand from foreign visitors.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Boost for the Local Economy<\/h2>\n\n\nThe increase in tourists has boosted key sectors of the economy, including hotels, gastronomy, transportation, entertainment, and tourism services. Duarte highlighted the exceptional economic performance experienced by state institutions and the private sector, thanks to the international appeal of the final.\n\nThe tournament final represents a strategic opportunity for Paraguay, strengthening its image as a reliable and competitive host for major sporting events in South America.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hospitality and Culture at the Service of the Visitor<\/h2>\n\n\nAs part of the welcome program, the National Tourism Secretariat (Senatur) has implemented the &#8220;Good Host&#8221; initiative, receiving fans with typical music and dances at various border points. In addition, cultural activities have been organized at Silvio Pettirossi airport, where a constant flow of fans from abroad is expected.\n\nThe president of Conmebol, Alejandro Dom\u00ednguez, informed that around 30,000 tickets were purchased by fans from other countries, ensuring a vibrant and multicultural atmosphere during the final.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asunci\u00f3n, Traditional Final Venue<\/h2>\n\n\nThe Defensores del Chaco stadium, with a capacity for 40,000 spectators, anticipates a full house, solidifying Asunci\u00f3n as a traditional venue for regional football. This will be the third time the Paraguayan capital hosts the Sudamericana final, following the 2019 and 2024 editions.\n\nAuthorities are confident that the event will leave lasting benefits for the country, boosting tourism, international projection, and new development opportunities in the service industry.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Million-Dollar Economic Impact from the Copa Sudamericana Final in Paraguay Asunci\u00f3n is preparing to be the epicenter of South American football, and the single final of the Copa Sudamericana between Lan\u00fas and Atl\u00e9tico Mineiro promises to leave a significant economic mark on Paraguay. 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