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All eyes are on the London 2012 Olympics Games as athletes break records and earn medals.  Cheering them on are proud supporters from around the world who have descended on London to be a part of the celebration.
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Travelers from Central and South America have also become significant contributors to the Olympic economy in London.  Year-over-year travel spend data revealed triple-digit increases from Nicaragua (+384%), Honduras (+338%), Guatemala (+324%), and Bolivia (+309%).
With more than 140,000 retail locations (including 5,000 London taxis and 3,000 point-of-sale locations at Olympic Games venues) throughout the U.K. accepting Visa PayWave-enabled cards and phones, it's never been easier to pay-and-go, in-time for the next event.
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