All Africa rolled into one. (Cameroon)(Tourism)

African Business | January 1, 1996| | Copyright

African Business Editor Anver Versi was part of a group recently invited by Cameroon Airlines to try out the country's tourist attractions. In the first of a two part article, he gives his impressions on what Cameroon has to offer.

Our group consisted of five Americans, all involved in the travel business, and four people from Britain. Three of these were journalists. We were guests of Cameroon Airlines which is anxious to promote tourism, particularly in the English speaking world, as part of its strategy to increase passenger traffic.

After spending 10 days in Cameroon, we ...

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