Hotels and airlines see weak demand, cut rates as fans deterred by high costsVisa hurdles, expensive tickets and logistics discourage overseas and domestic travelersVacation...

What should be a celebration of football may be a nightmare of costs and logistics for fans flying to North America, says sports writer Michael Church.

The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last…