The Municipal Secretary of Tourism expects hotel occupancy to reach 80% in July in João Pessoa. For the president of Fecomércio Paraíba, José Marconi Medeiros, the occurrence of parties throughout the state heats up, in addition to the sale of foodstuffs, the sale of footwear, fabrics, apparel and also electronics. Sales expectations for the period are very positive this year, as the state has demonstrated growth and fiscal control. "The perspective is of a growth between 6% and 7% in sales throughout the state during this period, in comparison with the same period of the previous year".