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Jun 2023
17m 29s

Tourism: Africa bouncing back

Bbc World Service
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Why African tourists are key to helping the travel sector recover post-pandemic.

We hear from businesses in Gambia, Tanzania and Zambia to explore how well these countries recovered after Covid-19 lockdowns. We also explore why promoting tourism within Africa could be key to keeping global visitor numbers going up.

Presenter / producer: Bisi Adebayo Image: Gambia; Credit: Getty Images

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