African travel

Tourism opens Africa’s frontiers

Tourism opens Africa’s frontiers Tourism often reveals Africa’s next investment frontiers before other industries arrive. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions  This often-underrated economic sector provides insight into where opportunities open-up across Africa. Tourism development is an early indicator of where infrastructure, connectivity and stability are improving, especially in remote regions of […]

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Why it’s time to treat tourism like economic infrastructure

Why it’s time to treat tourism like economic infrastructure With changing dynamics South Africa’s tourism opportunity has arrived. By Marc Wachsberger, CEO of The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts, with contributions from inDrive and Batsumi.   From Venice to New York, global cities are struggling under the weight of their own popularity. Overtourism has become

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Propelling South Africa’s economy forward, one tourist at a time

Propelling South Africa’s economy forward, one tourist at a time Although South Africa’s tourism industry has struggled to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic, it is now it a position to pursue aggressive growth. In the first quarter of 2023, South Africa welcomed more than 2 million visitors. Furthermore, over the next decade, this sector is projected

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