Press Releases – Cape Town Tourism

R1.4-billion tourism prize for Table Mountain success

An independent impact report has predicted a R1.4-billion annual tourism bonanza for South Africa if Table Mountain is named one of the New7Wonders of Nature.

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Winter campaign aims to ease impact of cost increases on domestic and international travel

Tourism role players across the globe have expressed concern over the impact of rising fuel prices and the costs involved in travel for long haul and domestic tourism.

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Cape Town companies forge full steam ahead with climate change initiatives

The recipients of the second annual Climate Change Leadership Awards (CCLA) were announced at the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg on March 29, 2011. These awards recognise inspiring South African companies, individuals, schools and youth groups that are playing big roles in combatting climate change with green and sustainable initiatives. Those winning awards were from across South Africa, with many Cape Town-based companies receiving accolades and special commendations.

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CTICC expansion raises the stakes for meetings and events industry in Cape Town

March 30, 2011: The proposed expansion of the Cape Town International Convention (CTICC) is set to further entrench Cape Town’s reputation as one of the world’s leading meetings and events destination in the global arena.

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Cape Town’s 2010/ 2011 summer season

In a world faced with the effects of natural disaster, increasing market and governmental change and lingering economic uncertainty, there has been on-going concern about the impact of the international economy on tourism. Fortunately for South Africa there is cause for optimism as traditional markets begin showing signs of recovery. New source markets are increasingly becoming interested in our destination, and domestic tourism seems to be on the rise. Cape Town Tourism reveals the results of its 2010/ 2011 Summer Tourism Survey based on polls of member organisations, attractions, services and visitors between December 2010 and February 2011.

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Cape Town’s 2010/2011 summer season report

In a world that is faced with the effects of natural disaster, increasing market and governmental change, and lingering economic uncertainty, Cape Town Tourism reveals the results of its 2010/ 2011 Summer Tourism Survey: A window into the season thus far.

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Emirates announces additional daily Cape Town return flight

Emirates will add an additional daily flight to and from Cape Town from March 27, 2011, with a 258-passenger capacity per trip. With the inclusion of this additional flight, Emirates will now operate six international flights in and out of South Africa on a daily basis.

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Egg Man of Cape Town goes to Italy

Cape Town’s famous Egg Man, Gregory da Silva, will shortly be jetting off to Italy to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest egg hat. A comedian, artist, storyteller, dancer and live street performer from Benin, West Africa, Da Silva has made Cape Town his home over the last few years, performing each day on the city’s Greenmarket Square and appearing at many South African festivals throughout the year, including the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, the Hermanus Whale Festival, and the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn.

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Cape Town journeys towards a city brand

Following on from the success of the World Cup, Cape Town’s tourism authority and key city stakeholders are committed to moving swiftly towards a single-minded destination identity that positions Cape Town as a leading global competitor for businesses, investors, visitors, students and entrepreneurs.

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It’s festival time in Cape Town

Cape Town is gearing up for festival season with many carnivals, creative and music events coming up later this month and throughout March.

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