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African tourists cancelling trip as xenophobia shadows South Africa's appeal

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South Africa recorded record tourist arrivals exceeding one million visitors per month by air over the past two months, yet a growing concern exists that African tourists may eventually withdraw due to xenophobic perceptions. Despite tourism contributing over 8% to the country's GDP, the nation's international reputation faces challenges, with French media reporting on on-the-ground observations.

Key points

• South Africa recorded record tourist arrivals exceeding one million visitors per month by air over the past two months.
• Despite tourism contributing over 8% to the country's GDP, a growing concern exists that African tourists may eventually withdraw due to xenophobic perceptions.

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