South African deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka emphasized the importance of tourism in meeting the Accelerated Shared Growth Initiative’s goal of increasing South Africa’s growth to 6% by 2010. Currently, tourism created 1 job for every 12 tourists arriving she said at a forum in South Africa. The number of tourists arriving in RSA reached 7 million in 2005, compared to 1 million in 1990. More than 60% of the arrivals were from Africa. Mlambo-Ngcuka said government was working to increase air slots in line with demand. A ‘univisa’ granting easier travel access to visitors from SADC countries was also planned. Most tourists travel to 3 provinces: KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and Western Cape. Mlambo-Ngcuka wants to diversify tourist destinations to achieve higher growth in other parts of RSA.

No one knows for sure if it is true that a UFO with aliens on board crashed and was recovered by the United States military in 1947. Many believe that in July of 1947, an Unidentified Flying Object crashed just outside Roswell. The incident was reported to the Intelligence Officer at the military base in Roswell, and for days thereafter, the crash site was closed while the wreckage was cleared. The answer to the "Roswell Incident" may be uncovered at the annual Roswell International UFO Festival to be held from 30 June to 3 July 2006. Thousands of people from all over the world will travel to Roswell in the USA to seek the truth from UFO researchers while enjoying live entertainment, food, unique souvenirs and more. Other activities taking place include a Galactic Costume Contest, the Lights in the Night parade, guest lectures, and workshops by noted scientists and UFO experts. The International UFO Museum and Research Centre at the town is devoted to the incident and to UFO research in general. For a complete schedule of events and details including prices, visit www.roswell2006.com.

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