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3:27 CAT | 24 Nov 2016
The introduction of the pan-African passport in 2018 will lead to an over 20% increase in travel spending on the continent. This is according to a new research by global travel technology provider, Sabre.
The African union (AU) passport will – theoretically – enable African travellers to visit other countries on the continent without a visa.
Currently only 13 out of 55 countries allow all Africans to enter either without a visa or to get one on arrival.
The study which was carried out in four African countries – South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt – found that respondents were ready to spend 24% more moving across the continent when the passport is finally issued to citizens. In monetary terms they were ready to spend between $1,100 – $1,500 more.
“The results suggest that while travel is inaccessible to many and is difficult for those who do travel, there is a still a strong desire to travel more,” said Dino Gelmetti, vice president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Airline Solutions, Sabre.
“Additionally, most of the pain points can be addressed by airlines, and these tweaks could make all the difference to travellers,’ he added.
Source: Africa News
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