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Industry applauds South Africa's planned ban on lion exploitationThe country has announced plans to ban the breeding of lions in captivity for trophy hunting and cub-petting tourist...

United's new nonstop flight lifts spiritsEven the U.S. State Department's travel advisory for South Africa can't curb the tourism industry's enthusiasm for...

African tour operators call for Covid consensusThe travel and tourism industry calls for some form of standardization in coronavirus testing requirements across the...

The future of luxury tourism in Africa is sustainableTourism industry players agree that if Covid-19 has had any positive effects, it is that the pandemic will pave the way for...

The travel industry faces a cancellation conundrumFlexible cancellation and refund policies are key to enticing travelers to return, but these measures present outsize risks for...

All I want for African tourism in 2021Tourism experts offer their wish list of changes they want to see.

Optimism about open bordersTravel professionals cheer the full opening of South Africa to travelers as a significant first step in a long road to...

Africa travel trends in the age of CovidExperts predict extended stays, fewer stops, "travel bubbles" and upselling opportunities for travel advisors.

African suppliers get kudos for keeping in touch during CovidTravel advisors cited a number African tourism companies who have excelled at keeping the lines of communication open, building...

Africa is opening to visitors. Are travelers open to visiting?Several initiatives have taken shape to alleviate visitors' safety concerns raised by the Covid pandemic.

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