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The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), together with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has raised concern over recent incidents within the Tourism Development Area (TDA), which have raised serious concerns regarding the safety and security of tourists and visitors. The move comes as The Gambia prepares for the official start of this year’s tourism season as Destination Gambia continues to pride itself as preferred spot in Africa.
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