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    Short-Term Letting By-Law open for public comment

    Short-Term Letting By-Law open for public comment

    06 August 2026

    ​The By-law aims to improve compliance with the City’s existing Rates Policy

    Commercial Short-Term Letting compliance updates to City Rates Policy

    Commercial Short-Term Letting compliance updates to City Rates Policy

    16 April 2026

    Cape Town’s Rates Policy requires that commercial property rates be paid for premises used for commercial short-term letting.

    Proposed Short-Term Letting By-law aims to improve Rates Policy compliance for commercial-scale short-term letting

    Proposed Short-Term Letting By-law aims to improve Rates Policy compliance for commercial-scale short-term letting

    09 February 2026

    ​All premises primarily used for commercial accommodation businesses (including short-term letting) are required to pay commercial property rates under the City's existing Rates Policy

    Council approves spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    Council approves spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    30 May 2025

    Sir Lowry’s Pass Village is located in the Helderberg District, north of the Firlands development area.

    Tour bus sector and residents to note restriction of large buses along Upper Wale Street, Bo Kaap

    Tour bus sector and residents to note restriction of large buses along Upper Wale Street, Bo Kaap

    02 April 2025

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will implement a restriction on large tour buses

    Reminder to comment on spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    Reminder to comment on spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    24 January 2025

    Sir Lowry’s Pass Village is located in the Helderberg District, north of the Firlands development area

    Reminder of public info meeting about spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    Reminder of public info meeting about spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    28 November 2024

    We are calling on residents, businesses, and all other interested and affected parties to attend

    Call on community to participate in crafting a spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    Call on community to participate in crafting a spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    15 November 2024

    Sir Lowry’s Pass Village is located in the Helderberg District, north of the Firlands development area.

    Let us believe in the power of Team Cape Town in 2024

    Let us believe in the power of Team Cape Town in 2024

    31 January 2024

    As 2024 starts to take-off, optimism about our city abounds, and the light of hope is shining bright out of Cape Town.

     City to commence with important repair work to Tafelberg Road

    City to commence with important repair work to Tafelberg Road

    29 January 2024

    'The City is undertaking the rehabilitation of Tafelberg Road to ensure that all visitors to the Table Mountain National Park and the aerial cableway can do so safely.

    Mayor welcomes Cape Town’s ‘best city to visit’ global ranking

    Mayor welcomes Cape Town’s ‘best city to visit’ global ranking

    24 January 2024

    The rankings are the result of media company Time Out's extensive survey of 20 000 global travellers alongside their network of travel writers and editors.

    Cape Town’s accommodation providers, attractions report surge in visitor figures

    Cape Town’s accommodation providers, attractions report surge in visitor figures

    14 December 2023

    The City has worked closely and continuously with partners such as CTT and Wesgro's Air Access and Cruise Cape Town programmes to ensure an increased number of flights and cruise ships to match the rise in demand from travellers.

    City hosts key stakeholders at inaugural Responsible Tourism Working Group session

    City hosts key stakeholders at inaugural Responsible Tourism Working Group session

    04 December 2023

    The City recently hosted key stakeholders from some of Cape Town’s top accommodation providers and attractions for its inaugural Responsible Tourism Working Group session.

    City engaging Tourism Department on delay in deployment of its tourism safety monitors

    City engaging Tourism Department on delay in deployment of its tourism safety monitors

    16 November 2023

    Thankfully, the City of Cape Town is ready and will deploy its largest-ever festive tourism safety operation ahead of expected record-breaking visitor numbers to the Mother City this summer

    No need for locals to break the bank when out and about in Cape Town

    No need for locals to break the bank when out and about in Cape Town

    13 November 2023

    As Cape Town prepares to welcome an influx of international and domestic travellers, the City is urging Capetonians to also get out and about.

    Cape Town launches tourism safety plans ahead of record festive season

    Cape Town launches tourism safety plans ahead of record festive season

    08 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town will deploy its largest ever festive tourism safety operation ahead of expected record-breaking visitor numbers to the Mother City this summer.

    Council adopts new local spatial plans to guide development and land use in Mamre

    Council adopts new local spatial plans to guide development and land use in Mamre

    26 April 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council approved the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Mamre at its meeting today, 26 April 2023.

    City gathers Hout Bay tourism operators for first in series of community conversations

    City gathers Hout Bay tourism operators for first in series of community conversations

    24 April 2023

    This week, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, and City officials sat down with Hout Bay tourism operators in the first in a series of community conversations around product facilitation and marketing strategies.

    Mayor launches campaign to position Cape Town as Gateway to Antarctica

    Mayor launches campaign to position Cape Town as Gateway to Antarctica

    07 February 2023

    ​Cape Town is well-placed to reap the economic benefits of being an Antarctic gateway city, with a 5-hour direct flight across the Southern Ocean touching down in the 24-hour Antarctic daytime on Wolf’s Fang runway in Queen Maud Land.

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    08 December 2022

    ​Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    City and WCG launch units aimed at tourism safety

    City and WCG launch units aimed at tourism safety

    29 November 2022

    Today, the City of Cape Town (CCT) announced the expansion of their Tourism Safety Unit, while the Western Cape Government (WCG) launched their own Tourism Safety Unit with Chrysalis graduates.

    Cape Town the 9th best city in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveller readers

    Cape Town the 9th best city in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveller readers

    07 October 2022

    This is the latest of several top listings for the Mother City, with the global Timeout.com brand giving Cape Town the 11th spot in its '53 best cities in the world' list.

    City kicks off Tourism Month with Freedom to Wish initiative for Capetonians

    City kicks off Tourism Month with Freedom to Wish initiative for Capetonians

    01 September 2022

    This Tourism Month, we are aiming to inspire discussions about rethinking tourism for development, including education and job creation, as well as how it impacts the environment and opportunities to grow sustainably through this future-focused theme

    Together we will overcome this Winter of Discontent

    Together we will overcome this Winter of Discontent

    26 May 2022

    Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Cape Town up for six awards at World Travel Awards – vote now!

    Cape Town up for six awards at World Travel Awards – vote now!

    25 May 2022

    These awards are the gold standard in the travel world and bring significant economic benefits to the city.

    Mayor’s 100 days in office

    Mayor’s 100 days in office

    21 February 2022

    Speech by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    City welcomes remote work visa commitment

    City welcomes remote work visa commitment

    13 February 2022

    By showing that we also have the means for people to work while they’re here, we entice them to stay longer.

    Cape Town pivots to domestic traveller campaign

    Cape Town pivots to domestic traveller campaign

    06 December 2021

    Our launch event today is testament to the quick-thinking creativity of our tourism teams, and is testament to our City’s commitment to doing what we can to help the tens of thousands of Capetonians

    City and tourism partners show they care through TravelWise initiative

    City and tourism partners show they care through TravelWise initiative

    01 December 2021

    Experiencing the immediate impact on the stranded passengers at Cape Town International Airport along with the unfolding shock for people working in the hospitality industry

    The offer of shelter promotes dignity and well-being for the ‘homeless’, and sustainable solutions for public places

    The offer of shelter promotes dignity and well-being for the ‘homeless’, and sustainable solutions for public places

    18 October 2021

    The City has filed its answering affidavit with the Western Cape High Court disputing that its by-laws infringe on constitutional rights

    Council’s stamp of approval plots Cape Town’s economic revitalisation

    Council’s stamp of approval plots Cape Town’s economic revitalisation

    07 October 2021

    The first of these is the approval of the Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy, a robust action plan that expands on our policies and programmes to boost business and employment prospects

    City signs new agreement with Cape Town Tourism as destination readiness campaigns gain momentum

    City signs new agreement with Cape Town Tourism as destination readiness campaigns gain momentum

    30 September 2021

    Prior to the pandemic, the tourism industry employed around 150 000 people in Cape Town, making it the sector with the highest growth and employment potential

    Mask up, and adhere to Covid-19 protocols to keep Cape Town’s visitor economy open

    Mask up, and adhere to Covid-19 protocols to keep Cape Town’s visitor economy open

    31 March 2021

    The City of Cape Town, together with the key tourism and hospitality bodies, are calling on locals, visitors and businesses to continue to adhere to strict Covid-19 protocols as we approach upcoming public holidays and religious celebrations to minimise a resurgence in Covid-19 infections and prevent a potential third wave.

    ​Cape Town is open for business and ready to welcome all visitors

    ​Cape Town is open for business and ready to welcome all visitors

    18 September 2020

    Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos

    Preparations underway for reopening of City Resorts

    Preparations underway for reopening of City Resorts

    27 August 2020

    During busy peak periods, most resorts are fully booked and popular with locals for offering affordable accommodation by the ocean, well maintained self-catering chalets and a variety of braai areas, camping sites and caravan facilities.

    City engages tourist guides on best safety protocols

    City engages tourist guides on best safety protocols

    03 August 2020

    City engaged with key tourist guide industires.

    Attack on City’s recreational facilities is shameful, arrest of suspects welcomed

    Attack on City’s recreational facilities is shameful, arrest of suspects welcomed

    09 July 2020

    This morning I was alerted to the burning down of several structures at the City of Cape Town’s Monwabisi resort

    Cape Town is ready for take-off

    Cape Town is ready for take-off

    22 June 2020

    The aviation economy is a crucial driver of growth in Cape Town's local economy because more connections create jobs and deliver trade and tourism opportunities

    City declares an intergovernmental dispute to ensure all SMMEs qualify for relief funding

    City declares an intergovernmental dispute to ensure all SMMEs qualify for relief funding

    24 May 2020

    Statement by the City's Executive Mayor, Alderman Dan Plato

    City takes bold steps to reimagine tourism, for now and the future

    City takes bold steps to reimagine tourism, for now and the future

    08 May 2020

    The COVID-19 crisis has certainly made its presence felt on Cape Town’s tourism industry

    Guidance for travel and tourism businesses impacted by COVID-19 crisis

    Guidance for travel and tourism businesses impacted by COVID-19 crisis

    03 April 2020

    The COVID-19 crisis has had a severe impact on travel and tourism businesses

    Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato condemns mugging of tourists in Khayelitsha

    Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato condemns mugging of tourists in Khayelitsha

    12 January 2020

    Statement by the Executive Mayor Alderman Dan Plato

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