
The sudden and unexplained passing of baseball star Brett Gardner's son has sent shockwaves through Costa Rica's tourism sector. Following the tragic news, a noticeable increase in hotel cancellations has been reported across the popular vacation destination, raising concerns about the potential impact on the local economy.
Just a few days after the discovery of 14-year-old Miller Gardner's death at a Manuel Antonio resort on 21 March, hotels in the well-liked tourist area started receiving requests to call off bookings, as stated in a report by The Tico Times.