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Article: South Africa May See Tourism Surge
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- December 19, 1993
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With South Africa's emergence from decades of apartheid toward a
multi-racial government, the beleaguered nation and its neighbors are
expected to see a surge in tourism.
"Travelers who have not ventured beyond Kenya in east Africa and
Zambia in southern Africa, can now include a complete southern
African itinerary to their travel plans," said Mira Berman, executive
director of the Africa Travel Association, which promotes travel to
the continent.
Although South Africa has experienced an increase in tourism,
the region isn't expected to reach its potential as a vacation
destination until travelers are certain civil war won't break out in
South Africa following April's elections.
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