Cape Town climbs ICCA global ranking

Cape Town has recently jumped two places - from 37th to 35th - in the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) global ranking. This follows from a submission of comprehensive data by the Cape Town Convention Bureau in support of 42 conferences held in the destination in 2008. Comments Cape Town Routes Unlimited CEO Calvyn Gilfellan, “We are growing and holding our own as a viable meetings destination compared to other competitive convention cities internationally. For our stakeholders and business tourism partners, this news is welcome at a time when the tourism industry has faced some serious economic challenges.”