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South Africa’s Tourism Growth Raises Bigger Question: Do African Travelers Feel Welcome?
['Juergen T Steinmetz', 'View All Posts']
eTurboNews | eTN
South Africa’s tourism arrivals continue to grow despite recurring anti-foreigner protests, but declining visitor numbers from Nigeria and Ghana highlight concerns about perceptions of safety and hospitality.
South Africa’s tourism sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience.
Those concerns cannot be viewed in isolation from South Africa’s recurring anti-foreigner protests and periodic xenophobic violence.
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Botswana, Mauritius and Namibia also maintain relatively welcoming entry policies for many African travelers, reinforcing the African Union’s vision of easier continental mobility.