The impact of volatile currencies on tourism


The volatile currency scenario has prompted holidaygoers to hunt for bargains. Photo: AFP

Shifting currencies are shaking up the tourism landscape.

WHETHER it's the soaring Swiss franc, the plummeting ruble or the sliding euro, recent currency chaos has thrown the travel sector into turmoil as holiday-makers dodge costly tourist traps and hunt for bargains.

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