Saturday, October 11, 2014

Ebola's Impact on Travel Spreads Beyond the Outbreak

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As the Ebola outbreak has gained speed in West Africa, the effect on travel has spread far beyond the three countries most affected.


Tour companies and tourist destinations — not just in the area, but around the African continent — are losing millions of dollars as travelers cancel trips or alter their plans in order to avoid any potential exposure to the deadly disease.



According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 4,000 people have died in the worst-ever Ebola outbreak ever recorded. But the size of the outbreak does not match the increasing fear of the disease. Read more…


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