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SA tourism arrivals jump despite flight disruptions

SA tourism arrivals jump despite flight disruptions

Countries tighten travel measures following Ebola outbreak

Countries tighten travel measures following Ebola outbreakMirko Miorelli, Alexander Klyve Gudbrandsen and Arda Dipova

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Tourism targets 15 million international arrivals by 2030

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Cape Town events drive strong hotel occupancy

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Victoria Falls camp targets safari incentives market

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Countries tighten travel measures following Ebola outbreak

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