Gambia fears tourism crisis after Thomas Cook collapse
Published on: Thursday 26 September 2019
Fatou Jallow borrowed money this year to spruce up her beachside restaurant in Gambia, expecting the usual winter droves of European tourists keen to sample her hearty stews and spicy West African rice dishes. Then Monday's news hit: Thomas Cook Group , the travel operator that brought around 40% of Gambia's annual visitors seeking sun and white-sand beaches, had collapsed and was cancelling all future flights and hotel bookings. The fallout is global, with tourists and tourist destinations affected in North America, Europe, India and Africa.
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