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A professor of economics reflects on other outbreaks to get to grips with the likely impacts of Zika.
South African police duck bricks during a protest by students over tuition fees at the Union Buildings, the seat of government, in Pretoria.
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Images of South African police on social media are part of a carefully scripted performance in which the police service is heavily invested.
Scuba diving must be done in a sustainable manner to preserve the industry.
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Africa has a number of excellent scuba diving sites, but these must be maintained sustainably to keep attracting different divers.
Mauritius has used its natural beauty to draw tourists and develop its tourism industry. Other island nations could learn from this.
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Mauritius’ experience proves that making more entertainment offerings available is key to driving tourism for island destinations.
Inviting, but don’t go in.
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Despite a fearsome reputation, it seems Australia’s wildlife doesn’t scare away tourists.
Africa is the go-to destination for tourists seeking animal safari trips.
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Safaris are a major tourist attraction for those travelling to Africa - and visitors are spoiled for choice on the continent.
The Simien National Park in Ethiopia is home to globally threatened species.
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There are several relatively unknown eco-friendly locations in Africa that adventure-seeking tourists would find delightful.
Anse Source d'Argent beach, La Digue island, Seychelles is one of Africa’s finest beaches.
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Africa has some wonderful beaches. A serious traveller should visit at least one of them once in a lifetime.
China has experienced deforestation in some parts of the country placing valuable biodiversity at risk of extinction.
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China needs to do more to manage the balance between conservation and tourism to protect its rich biodiversity.
Flights are just one of the ways tourism contributes to climate change.
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Tourism is a significant contributor to climate change. But new research suggests that, if we all pitched in, we could decarbonise this global industry for less than the price of an extra checked bag.
Bali lures thousands of Australians to live, but Indonesia’s changing approach to immigration will be a hurdle for Bali’s Australian residents.
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A recent decision by the Indonesian Immigration Office is set to present challenges to the widely practiced, and popular, ‘visa run’ renewal method.
Guess what: post-tourism isn’t all that different from ordinary, run-of-the-mill tourism.
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The term ‘post-tourist’ is commonly used to refer to a new breed of travellers, those who eschew common ‘hotspots’, immersing themselves in “local culture” for an extended period of time. And yet …
One of Sharm el-Sheikh’s many resorts.
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Tourism is one of Egypt’s vital industries. So far, it has also proved to be a resilient one.
Is Airbnb fundamentally changing our cities?
Owen Lin
Has Airbnb burst the “Disneyland” bubble that has enveloped our historical centres, governing their image and operations for export?
While ecotourists enjoy the warm waters of the Cuiaba River in Brazil, our presence in natural areas like this may have unanticipated costs for local wildlife.
We often think of ecotourism as good for the environment. But it may have some worrying unintended consequences for wild animals.
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For decades, canals were an unloved relic of industrial Britain – but people power has brought them back to life.
South Africa’s game reserves are loved by tourists. The new visa regulations could have a negative impact on them.
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The motive behind South Africa’s new visa regulations is noble. But the implementation needs to be adapted and improved to minimise the negative effect on the country’s tourism industry.
Diving in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat Marine Park to see these clownfish will cost you more than before – but for good reason.
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Diving in many parts of Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia now costs a little more than it used to – but you might be happy to discover why.
Expect to see more ships on the horizon, as global shipping booms. But how well are we measuring and governing what happens at sea?
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As the world’s land-based economies struggle with around 2% GDP growth, the global marine economy – often talked about as “the blue economy” – is a bright light on the horizon.
The Great Southern Reef is unique, beautiful and contributes significantly to Australia’s culture and economy. However, few of us realise the magnitude and value of this gem right at our doorstep.
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The Great Southern Reef covers 71,000 square km and contributes more than A$10 billion to Australia’s economy each year.