Cape Town eager to welcome German tourists

04 January 2022

STATEMENT BY MAYCO MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

I’m very excited by the news that Germany has joined the list of countries to drop travel restrictions on Southern Africa.

These restrictions came in the wake of our scientists identifying the Omicron variant. Research has shown, however, that piecemeal travel bans are ineffective and only serve to punish the economies of countries that have been banned. Going forward, global governments must consider alternative measures.

Germany’s revised travel update comes at just the right time, where German travellers are often eager to escape their harsh winter in exchange for a beautiful summer holiday in Cape Town. I look forward to welcoming these visitors on the Lufthansa flights to Cape Town from Munich and Frankfurt.

Just a few weeks ago, we launched our destination marketing campaign in Munich and other major cities. The campaign aims to show the diversity of experiences and the beauty of Cape Town.

Germany is a significant travel and trade partner to the Mother City and we look forward to resuming activity and engaging with them again.

I urge travellers to the Mother City to visit www.capetown.travel for updates and details on our campaigns and offerings.

Cape Town welcomes you!

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City of Cape Town, Media Office