Tourism in African countries not affected by Ebola is being brought to its knees because of ignorance about the geography of the continent, it has been claimed. Holiday-makers terrified by the outbreak of the deadly virus are turning their backs on the Gambia in West Africa - even though it does not border countries where thousands have died from the disease. Dr Marina Novelli, reader in the School of Sport and Service Management at the University of Brighton, said panic caused by misinformation has had a huge impact on tourism in Ebola-free countries. Tourism in African countries not affected by Ebola is being brought to its knees because of ignorance about the geography of the continent, it has been claimed
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Travellers turning backs on the Gambia in West Africa over Ebola fears
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But country does not even border the nations affected by deadly outbreak
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Expert claims tourism in the Gambia has since been brought to its knees
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The British government has declared the Gambia to be Ebola-free
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But charter flight arrivals are currently about half what they were last year
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'Whether you are travellers, tourists, educators or experts in aspects of development, I urge everyone to keep informed and to continue travelling to countries like @placeholder.