We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2020 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and brand press offices with the most views...
Support and mentorship from industry leaders could be the key to transforming a start-up into a successful, and sustainable, business.
This campaign highlights that the Mother City is diverse, inexpensive and suited to all travellers...
"When we started our new year, we were feeling optimistic as pre-lockdown arrivals looked to be better than 2019 - we were finally recovering from the drought. Then Covid-19 took us all by surprise..."
The World Economic Forum has reported that Covid-19 has potentially set the global tourism industry back by 20 years with 120-million jobs on the line...
"As an industry we have come together and worked tirelessly to ensure that travel is both safe and normal for our visitors and guests... It is my sincere hope that this collaboration continues and that public and private sector stakeholders work together to get South Africa's tourism, travel and hospitality community back on their feet..."
Votes are cast by both travel professionals and consumers, with the nominee gaining the most votes in a category named as the winner...
Western Cape Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell has encouraged locals and visitors to the province to make use of the opportunity to explore the unique heritage that belongs to all...
Cape Town Town and the City of Cape Town recently hosted a webinar detailing where tourism as an industry has come from, the way forward and the plans that are in place to help visitors, industry players and residents of Cape Town through the "next normal" way of playing, living and working...
The City of Cape Town has been approved as a user of the World Travel and Tourism Council's (WTTC) safety stamp...
"Safety and security in Cape Town present a serious challenge when it comes to tourism in what is a popular destination for tourists and visitors. Now more than ever during these uncertain times, travellers and locals alike need to know that...
It is no secret that the tourism industry has been hit the hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic and this is a critical time to support tourism businesses...
The V&A Waterfront is the first attraction in South Africa to adopt the World Travel and Tourism Council's Safe Travels stamp, which is specifically designed to address Covid-19 and similar outbreaks.
Cape Town Tourism has presented its Consumer Impact Report, which reflects that even once travel opens up and despite a desire to travel, it's going to take a while to recover as consumers have little to no disposable income to use on leisure travel...
On Mandela Day, 18 July 2020 Shimza, or Ashley Raphala, is set to make history when he becomes the first artist to perform a livestream show from Robben Island...
In a bid to help lift the spirits, Cape Town Tourism has reached out to some of the city's most-loved local celebrities creating a #LoveCapeTown Lockdown Survival Guide. These videos share lockdown tips to manage staying indoors but, most importantly, provides a healthy dose of humour, in true Capetonian style...
Issued by Irvine Partners 2 Jul 2020
Cape Town Tourism's Love Cape Town, The Movie has been awarded the first prize in the "Tourism Destination - City" category at the International Tourism Film Festival, Africa Awards, while Cape Town Tourism's Welcome to Khayelitsha was awarded second prize.
We chat to Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism as he shares his experience of the current Covid-19 crisis and how Cape Town Tourism is navigating these unusual times...
Robin Fredericks 26 May 2020
Cape Town Tourism has released a new report showcasing how the local tourism industry is suffering under Covid-19 regulations. The report includes insight into how prepared businesses are financially to ride out this storm, as well as...
A campaign video has been produced, to remind visitors of the emotion felt when experiencing the beauty of The Mother City...
The awards recognise the best of national, regional and city tourist boards and recognise outstanding private sector companies and individuals in Africa.
Our world has been turned upside down by the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. It calls for innovation and smart solutions as we brace ourselves for the economic and social impact of the outbreak and the much needed social isolation...
Mariette du Toit-Helmbold 25 Mar 2020
To manage costs and the potential economic fallout, as well as limit the spread of the virus, airlines are cancelling routes, limiting capacity and altering their operations...
The City of Cape Town and Cape Town Tourism has decided to temporarily close its Visitor Information Centres and redeploy staff to different areas of the business where they are needed.
The knock-on effects of the virus spread are evident. Already there is a substantial drop in tourism and travel globally, and an expected drop of 10% from key source markets over the coming months...
The industry is urged to rally together amid COVID-19...
Virgin Atlantic has announced the reintroduction of its seasonal service, adding over 80,000 seats between Cape Town and London, commencing 25 October 2020...
Issued by Domestic Flights South Africa 4 Mar 2020
Cape Town Air Access has announced the return of Virgin Atlantic back to Cape Town. The direct flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town will commence from October 2020...
'Cape Town Winter Song', a tongue-in-cheek video parodying Mother City clichés and good-naturedly teasing its residents, has won two awards at the inaugural International Tourism Film Festival Africa...
Issued by HaveYouHeard 24 Jan 2020
Themed Under African Skies, the awards seek to celebrate the outstanding tourism promotional work done by private sector companies and individuals, in eight categories, which are judged by an independent panel of international industry experts.
For continued compliance with the Swiss Governing Body for Cableways standards in terms of machinery specifications, maintenance requirements and procedures, extraordinary maintenance tasks require a shutdown and cannot be done in between normal operations...
Within the partnership, The City of Cape Town aims to boost domestic and international tourism arrival numbers and business benefits for the city...
Routes Africa 2019 has been awarded Cape Town International Airport Best Airport in Africa in the 4-20 passenger category, with Cape Town Air Access receiving its Overall Routes Africa award and Destination Marketing award...
Enver Duminy, CEO of CapeTownTourism comments on the effect of load shedding on South Africa's tourism industry...
Enver Duminy 12 Dec 2019
According to ForwardKeys, Cape Town is expecting almost 50,000 travellers to arrive from the UK over the December 2019 to March 2020 period, demonstrating an increase of 30% when compared to the same period last year...
The first direct air route between Cape Town and the United States is set to launch on 16 December 2019, and the local hospitality is gearing up...
Here are some of the best beach braai spots in and around Cape Town to enjoy with family and friends this festive season...
Briony Brookes 29 Nov 2019
"Ten local and 25 international buyers have been secured for this year's conference. This is, therefore, a major opportunity for companies to access new markets."
From vertical dancers on city walls to performance activity in parked cars, Infecting the City 2019 will activate city spaces from the Castle to the station, the fountain to the Cathedral and beyond...
The eighth World Tourism Cities Federation Summit, which was recently held in Helsinki, Finland under the theme Smart Tourism - Road to City Innovation and Development, featured talks centred around smart tourism; it's influence on world travel and how it facilitates the promotion of service, management and marketing...
The City of Cape Town, in partnership with Cape Town Tourism has marked Tourism Month outlining key events it has planned to participate in. This year's focus, having recently revised the Tourism Development Framework (TDF), is on creating more community-based offerings...
The renewal of a shared marketing agreement between New York City and the Mother City has been marked by Cape Town Tourism and NYC & Company...
Cape Town has been named as Africa's leading digital city...
From Cape Town to Kisumu and Greater Manchester, cities around the world are seeing the benefits of festivals that celebrate traditions and people...
Beth Perry and Rike Sitas 16 Aug 2019
Cape Town is surprisingly busy during the colder months with loads of great deals and happenings to get you off the couch and out and about...
Enver Duminy 16 Aug 2019
Digital and media marketing maven Judith Lewis will be stressing to Wine & Food Conference delegates how quickly and simply they can access their target audiences and improve how, what and when they communicate across multiple platforms...
The additional service will commence from 27 October 2019 on a Boeing 737-800...
Cape Town Tourism and the City of Cape Town on Monda have signed a new three-year agreement that will see the voluntary membership organisation deliver visitor services, tourism marketing and special tourism projects on behalf of the city...
The National Tourism Safety Awareness Campaign has been launched at Table Mountain in Cape Town, following isolated incidents of violence directed as tourists...