COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGEamp10 A comprehensive Travel Smart section provides all the important nuts and bolts information about traveling to and in South Africa as well as helpful South African phrases and sample itineraries. amp10Fun colorphoto listicles on topics including what to eat and drink where to stay and what to buy.amp10amp10 amp10amp10amp10TOURISM TRENDSamp10 amp10Numerous new hotels are planned for 20212022 amp10The COVID19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 caused a steep dropoff in tourism to many destinations but domestic travel has already begun to return to normal levels. The number of Americans traveling is expected to increase further in late 2021 and into 2022.amp10U.S. citizens are currently permitted to enter South Africa with a negative COVID19 test taken in the past 72 hours PCR. On arrival they must present a paper copy of the test signed by the person who administered the test. All travelers must complete a screening form within 48 hours of their trip to produce on their device at the airport.amp10 amp10amp10FULLY REDESIGNEDamp10amp10 New front cover has eyecatching fullbleed images with key selling points on the frontamp10 New back cover is fullyredesignedamp10 Best of Listsamp160will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination best things to eat see do drink as well as what to read and watch before goingamp10 Visually focused with more color and images including more full and halfpage images throughout and colorcoded category iconsamp10 Other useful features including Great Itineraries Calendar of Events What to Know Before You Go How to Spend Your Layover in Johannesburg and more amp10 amp8220Travel Smartamp8221 logistical planning tips section now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feelamp10 Stronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodors guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone going beyond informational to being inspirationalamp10a