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    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    22 June 2026

    ​The City has officially reopened the refurbished public ablution facility at Greenmarket Square

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    14 April 2026

    The City's Event Permit Office is experiencing a busy month with a lot of events happening

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    02 March 2026

    The report consolidates key economic metrics and outlines how the City is aligning its legislative and policy programme to strengthen competitiveness, stimulate job creation and enhance Cape Town’s position

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    Cape Town conference centre makes green history in southern hemisphere

    22 February 2026

    The Cape Town-based Century City Conference Centre has made history.

    Late event applications will not be processed

    Late event applications will not be processed

    06 February 2026

    The City explain event application process

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    City’s latest global destination campaign goes live across six continents

    03 December 2025

    This campaign is our most ambitious global push yet.

    New ambassadors set to elevate Cape Town’s global investment profile

    New ambassadors set to elevate Cape Town’s global investment profile

    30 November 2025

    At a special ceremony in the Council Chamber on Thursday, 27 November, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, officially appointed the new Invest Cape Town Ambassadors.

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    10 November 2025

    The public is invited to an Open Day on Wednesday, 12 November to see the draft urban design concept plan for on Erf 2187 in Green Point.

    Cape Town’s aviation success driving jobs and economic opportunities

    Cape Town’s aviation success driving jobs and economic opportunities

    30 September 2025

    The latest performance figures out of Cape Town International Airport prove what we’ve long believed

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    Launch of Tourism Month: Turbocharging tourism in Cape Town with coordinated marketing, real results

    01 September 2025

    It’s about celebrating our city’s natural wonders, while building opportunities that touch every community.

    City unveils performing arts brochure to boost tourism

    City unveils performing arts brochure to boost tourism

    24 August 2025

    This week, the City unveiled its latest publication spotlighting Cape Town’s vibrant arts and culture scene. The booklet comes as the Mother City heads towards the busy holiday season.

    Council greenlights public participation on sale of City’s Cape Town International Convention Centre shares

    Council greenlights public participation on sale of City’s Cape Town International Convention Centre shares

    21 August 2025

    The CTICC will remain a convention centre and the land would remain City-owned.

    Hotel Verde strikes green and gold

    Hotel Verde strikes green and gold

    08 August 2025

    For the second year running, Hotel Verde has been awarded Africa’s Leading Green Hotel

    City shares highlights and opportunities of Cape Town’s economy with top global diplomats

    City shares highlights and opportunities of Cape Town’s economy with top global diplomats

    25 May 2025

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate, joined by its Energy counterpart, has held its annual event with a host of consul-generals.

    Mayco recommends re-appointment of Cape Town Tourism as City’s Destination Marketing Organisation

    Mayco recommends re-appointment of Cape Town Tourism as City’s Destination Marketing Organisation

    21 May 2025

    Working with CTT is one of the City’s most valuable in-roads to the industry and helps us to shape our tourism landscape

    Africa’s premier tourism gathering kicks off in Cape Town

    Africa’s premier tourism gathering kicks off in Cape Town

    11 April 2025

    On Thursday 10 April, Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, spoke at the World Travel Market Tourism Investment Conference at the CTICC Global Stage

    World Travel Market Africa returns to ignite Cape Town and the continent!

    World Travel Market Africa returns to ignite Cape Town and the continent!

    08 April 2025

    Cape Town is proud to welcome travel and tourism professionals from around the world to the Mother City for World Travel Market Africa 2025

    City Ombudsman celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2025

    City Ombudsman celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2025

    13 March 2025

    The Office of the City Ombudsman will be hosting the commemoration for celebration and solidarity within the international consumer movement, acknowledged internationally on 15 March each year.

    Cape Town announced as Best City in the World by Time Out

    Cape Town announced as Best City in the World by Time Out

    15 January 2025

    The City of Cape Town has been named Time Out’s Best City in the World for 2025.

    Cape Town awaits: Discover world-class holiday experiences this Festive Season

    Cape Town awaits: Discover world-class holiday experiences this Festive Season

    04 December 2024

    Cape Town is ready to welcome the world this holiday season.

    City serious about ‘doing business with ease’

    City serious about ‘doing business with ease’

    21 October 2024

    City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate hosted panel discussions on various topics related to growing Cape Town’s economy.

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    Doing Business in Cape Town Summit Speech

    18 October 2024

    This is an excerpt from a speech delivered on Thursday, 16 October 2024

    City celebrates return of Navy Festival to Cape Town

    City celebrates return of Navy Festival to Cape Town

    06 October 2024

    Deputy Mayor Alderman Eddie Andrews attended the Right to Entry Parade in Simon’s Town on Saturday, 5 October 2024, alongside Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga

     Lipton Challenge Cup sails into the Mother City

    Lipton Challenge Cup sails into the Mother City

    29 August 2024

    Premier offshore sailing regatta taking place in Table Bay

    City’s partnerships help drive Cape Town’s growing economy

    City’s partnerships help drive Cape Town’s growing economy

    12 August 2024

    The City supports 11 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) representing various sectors, from technology to clothing and call centres, which all contribute to upskilling people, creating employment and growing Cape Town's economy.

    City praises teachers for shaping future tourism leaders

    City praises teachers for shaping future tourism leaders

    29 July 2024

    There has been increasing interest in tourism among young people, with 22 000 Grade 12 learners in the Western Cape taking the Tourism National Senior Certificate Examination this year

    City’s ‘Choose Cape Town’ film wins big at International Tourism Film Festival Africa 2024

    City’s ‘Choose Cape Town’ film wins big at International Tourism Film Festival Africa 2024

    18 June 2024

    The City’s ‘Choose Cape Town’ marketing video has won the silver award at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa 2024.

    Remote Work Visa: Why can’t Home Affairs get this right?

    Remote Work Visa: Why can’t Home Affairs get this right?

    09 May 2024

    The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) must urgently provide clarity for tourism industry businesses and hopeful travellers on the status quo of the long-awaited remote work visa.

    Road closures for a busy week of events

    Road closures for a busy week of events

    30 April 2024

    DHL Stadium will host a crucial DSTV Premiership game between home team Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates on Wednesday, 1 May 2024.

    Elevating Cape Town through responsible tourism

    Elevating Cape Town through responsible tourism

    14 April 2024

    The City of Cape Town's Tourism and Place Marketing Branch gathered tourism industry businesses at our pavilion during the World Travel Market Africa this week.

    City unveils innovative Cape Town Six Pillar Content Partnership Programme at World Travel Market Africa and more

    City unveils innovative Cape Town Six Pillar Content Partnership Programme at World Travel Market Africa and more

    11 April 2024

    In a ground-breaking move aiming to amplify Cape Town’s allure as a global destination.

    City engages local tourism operators with focus on women in industry

    City engages local tourism operators with focus on women in industry

    12 March 2024

    Started a year ago, the City has since hosted several sessions with this latest iteration taking place at the Gugu S'Thebe Cultural Centre in Langa.

    City recording living heritage of Bo-Kaap at Storytelling Day

    City recording living heritage of Bo-Kaap at Storytelling Day

    27 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town is supporting a project to record Living Heritage in the Bo-Kaap for incorporation as part of the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry.

    Three critical actions the president needs to announce in SONA2024 to unlock growth

    Three critical actions the president needs to announce in SONA2024 to unlock growth

    01 February 2024

    ​STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

    Local businesses take centre stage at City’s new Invest Cape Town Centre

    Local businesses take centre stage at City’s new Invest Cape Town Centre

    31 January 2024

    We are pleased to open this hub as part of our commitment to bringing more job-creating investment to Cape Town

    Cape Town’s status as repeat tourism destination welcomed, embraced and celebrated

    Cape Town’s status as repeat tourism destination welcomed, embraced and celebrated

    08 January 2024

    Diverse job opportunities, unique landscapes, exciting experiences and Cape Town’s rich culture are just some of the things that make it an attractive destination for people visit and return to.

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    Mayoral Minute 2023: The year SA’s economic compass pointed to Cape Town

    18 December 2023

    ​MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    City raises concerns with Tourism Department about Green Paper

    City raises concerns with Tourism Department about Green Paper

    09 November 2023

    Statement by the City's Mayoral Committee member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos

    City raises concerns with Tourism Department about Green Paper

    City raises concerns with Tourism Department about Green Paper

    09 November 2023

    The City has noted with great concern the National Tourism Department’s Green Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa.

    Cruise control: City readies for bumper season

    Cruise control: City readies for bumper season

    03 November 2023

    The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, addressed guests at the official opening of the 2023/2024 cruise season

    With a remote work visa, Cape Town’s peak season could be year-round

    With a remote work visa, Cape Town’s peak season could be year-round

    24 October 2023

    Statement by Alderman James Vos, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth

     Great effort to re-open runway at Cape Town International Airport

    Great effort to re-open runway at Cape Town International Airport

    13 October 2023

    Statement by the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos

    City collaborates on new immersive Cape Town virtual tour

    City collaborates on new immersive Cape Town virtual tour

    22 September 2023

    The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, this week signed an agreement with Gecko Digital Global, a local service provider, to develop a high-quality virtual tour of Cape Town.

    With City’s new This Is Cape Town magazine, local gets a global audience for economic growth

    With City’s new This Is Cape Town magazine, local gets a global audience for economic growth

    14 September 2023

    he debut issue provides a snapshot of the many experiences, investment opportunities, and communities that colour the Mother City with features on Langa’s centenary, cruise tourism, green energy, why Cape Town is the ideal gateway to Antarctica and much more.

    City hosts Women in Business, connecting corporate leaders with rising entrepreneurial stars

    City hosts Women in Business, connecting corporate leaders with rising entrepreneurial stars

    04 September 2023

    Research indicates that women are more likely to engage in activities in industries that enhance job creation, meaning that women's entrepreneurship is critical to boosting the country's economy.

    With Choose Cape Town, one tourism-related job in every household is in sight

    With Choose Cape Town, one tourism-related job in every household is in sight

    01 September 2023

    Cape Town is the top destination for rich culture, fun, adventure and diverse cuisine, and visitors will now hear all about it on land, at sea and in the air with the City’s exciting new destination campaign.

    City hosts roundtable with business leaders on green economy

    City hosts roundtable with business leaders on green economy

    01 August 2023

    This is a sector in which we are required to be cognisant of and ready to meet the challenges we are facing right now, including energy provision and climate change.

    City and Wesgro work hand in glove to secure investments

    City and Wesgro work hand in glove to secure investments

    05 July 2023

    Our partnership with Wesgro is an example of this success, with the organisation being the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape

    Cape Town runs through history with the return of the Slave Route Challenge

    Cape Town runs through history with the return of the Slave Route Challenge

    24 May 2023

    A historic part of Cape Town was built by those who were enslaved from Indonesia and Malaysia.

    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.

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