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Sandra Newman
9-Nov-2006
Although it accounts for fewer than 5% of global international tourist arrivals, Africa is the world's fastest-growing regional tourism market and its rapid progress is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Sandra Newman reports
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In 2005 Africa was the only region where growth in tourist arrivals, measured at 10% by World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), was stronger than in 2004. The number of visitors to........
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