Hotel operators face questions ahead of Brazil's World Cup; tourist board, ministry excoriate massive rate hikes | hotelmanagement.net

The United States' draw in next summer's FIFA World Cup was received with less than enthusiasm. In fact, near dread, as it was revealed to be one-fourth of a Group G that also contained Germany, Ghana and Portugal—all formidable opponents. But June through July in Brazil, where home of soccer's biggest stage will take place, could be remembered not only for the tough-luck U.S.