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The travel and tourism sector in Africa could add $168 billion to the continental economy and create 18 million jobs by 2033, a new report has revealed. The report was unveiled at the global summit organised by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in collaboration with VFS Global in Kigali, Rwanda recently. According to the report, ‘Unlocking Opportunities for Travel & Tourism Growth in Africa’, this potential growth is dependent on three key policies to unlock annualised growth of 6.5%, reaching a contribution of more than $ 350 billion. The report includes a policy package focused on improving Africa’s…