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Ecotourism finds funding in African nation of Namibia

Namibia has been chosen as the first US-based Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) client to receive a $70 million ecotourism grant in an effort to establish the nation as one of Africa’s leading tourism economies within ten years.

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Traveling green for 2010

The new year’s top ten travel and vacation destinations show how travelers want to go green, get active and find adventure.

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Volunteer travel organization in Africa gains new accolades in Responsible Tourism

African Impact, a family-run African voluntourism organization, has been nominated for the prestigious Imvelo Responsible Tourism Award; the Imvelo Awards have had a huge impact on tourism in South Africa, creating significant awareness of environmental management issues.

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Cape Town counts down to 2010 FIFA World Cup

With one year to go, Cape Town Tourism is gearing up for the surge of tourism anticipated in celebration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup with a year-long string of celebrations and social media events.

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Fair trade tourism in South Africa gains ground

With an official endorsement by the international Fair Trade Labeling Organization, Fair Trade Tourism South Africa is launching a pilot program of travel itineraries to South Africa to benefit the development of poor communities in the region.

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