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TOURISM
Requiring British tourists to obtain visas to visit South Africa could negatively affect the country's economy, a tourism expert says.
The SA tourism Indaba should expand its platform by attracting even more exhibitors and buyers from Africa, Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk says.
Egypt is open to visitors who drink alcohol and wear bikinis as it sets out to boost tourism numbers, says Minister Hisham Zaazou.
The number of tourists visiting South Africa in 2012 surpassed the 9 million mark and rose by 10%, more than doubling gobal growth, President Jacob Zuma says.
Zimbabwe expects to attract over 800 foreign tourists with its international carnival, with 14 countries already registered for the event.
South Africa stands out as a tourist destination, with growth rates exceeding the global average, says Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk.
An action group in Cape Town has sought legal advice to see if Table Mountain crime victims can take class action against SA National Parks and the city.
Emerging-market destinations are expected to experience a rise in international arrivals the next 20 years, Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk says.
South Africa continues to be an attractive international tourism destination, President Jacob Zuma says.
Tourism numbers increased by 10.4% between January and October last year, the tourism ministry says.
As Kenyans take to the ballot, the country's lucrative tourism industry is feeling the pinch over fears of election violence.
South Africa could attract more than 100 000 tourists a year from India by 2014, says Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk.
Crime against Table Mountain users has dropped since the establishment of a safety forum, SA National Parks says.
Zimbabwe police say they have detained seven "extremely rude" French tourists in the resort town of Victoria Falls.
Under-performance in the tourism field stems from negative reporting of Africa, says Deputy Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa.
