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Africa news: In S. Africa, new campaign comes with lofty goals attached

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AFRICA
May 26, 2017
In S. Africa, new campaign comes with lofty goals attached
Officials hope to grow annual visitation by 5 million within the next five years and to get those visitors to come for more than the usual Cape Town/safari experience.
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One&Only to open two nature resorts in Rwanda

Reservations are already being accepted for the One&Only Nyungwe House, which will open by the end of this year; One&Only Gorilla's Nest will debut in 2018.

SAA Vacations offers package to Kenya in fall

The seven-night Discover Kilimanjaro and the Masai Mara plan includes air, most meals and all safari drives.

Ritz-Carlton to enter Zanzibar in 2021

The 90-room all-suite and villa resort will be located along the Indian Ocean coastline and will offer easy access of Stone Town, the cultural heart of Zanzibar.

Rwanda doubles price of gorilla-trekking permits

The cost is increasing from $750 to $1,500 for all visitors, effective immediately.

Botswana introduces tourism levy

The $30 tourism fee, which goes into effect June 1, is intended to raise funds for conservation and natural tourism development.

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Egypt has booking upswing after rough period

Operators are reporting a sudden uptick in bookings this year, robust enough to generate fresh investment and a more bullish travel outlook for the country.

From the Window Seat:
To dream, perchance, of sleep
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Applying research, Six Senses examines "the relationship a guest has with sleep."

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