How COVID-19 is destroying Africa’s tourism industry
By DW
24 May 2020 |
3:53 pm
Africa's tourism industry has been hard hit by coronavirus lockdowns. Overnight, hotel bookings were canceled, safaris postponed and cultural tours abandoned. DW meets operators struggling to stay afloat.
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