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    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

    23 April 2026

    The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry

    March events provide a major economic boost

    March events provide a major economic boost

    06 March 2026

    March includes several signature annual events that deliver a significant economic injection and reinforce the city’s position as a leading global events destination.

    Cape Town sets its sights on booming Chinese travel market

    Cape Town sets its sights on booming Chinese travel market

    21 November 2025

    Cape Town is an incredible city with a wide variety of attractions and experiences for travellers of all interests and backgrounds

    New Codes of Conduct to preserve Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    New Codes of Conduct to preserve Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    12 May 2025

    Codes of Conduct for Permissible Activities at the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR)

    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

    09 April 2025

    The environment on Upper Wale Street in Bo-Kaap cannot accommodate the movement of big tour buses

    City welcomes expansion of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme

    City welcomes expansion of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme

    09 April 2025

    By streamlining visa processes, this initiative will boost our country’s tourism sector and strengthen the broader economy.

    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

    Cape Town campaign to court India’s booming travel market

    Cape Town campaign to court India’s booming travel market

    04 March 2025

    Indian outbound travel is projected to experience phenomenal growth with global travel technology company, Travelport, projecting that the country’s outbound travel market will reach 39 million people by 2028

    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.

    Two weeks left for comments on draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    Two weeks left for comments on draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    13 October 2024

    ​Last month, the City of Cape Town extended the commenting period for the draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR) to 31 October 2024

    Reminder of information days about draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    Reminder of information days about draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    16 September 2024

    The draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve proposes a number of interventions in the interest of safety and security

    Commenting period for draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve extended

    Commenting period for draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve extended

    06 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has extended the commenting period for the draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR) with 30 days until 31 October 2024

    Cape Town Welcomes Visa Reforms to Boost Tourism from China and India

    Cape Town Welcomes Visa Reforms to Boost Tourism from China and India

    03 September 2024

    I welcome Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber's announcement of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) as a vital step toward reforming our visa system and unlocking South Africa's tourism potential.

    Call on residents, adventure sport operators to comment on draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    Call on residents, adventure sport operators to comment on draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    02 September 2024

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, adventure sport operators, and all other stakeholders to comment on the draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR).

    #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge winners announced

    #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge winners announced

    14 June 2024

    City hosted another successful #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge

    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 asking residents to assist in ending illegal seal feeding in Hout Bay

    City asking residents to assist in ending illegal seal feeding in Hout Bay

    24 November 2023

    We are appealing to members of the public, tour operators, tour guides and all our visitors to work with the City and DFFE to put an end to this abuse and cruelty that seals endure during training

    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 takes top prize – again – at the World Travel Awards Africa

    Cape Town takes top prize – again – at the World Travel Awards Africa

    16 October 2023

    We're proud to receive continued recognition in these prestigious awards, confirming Cape Town as a leading tourism destination on the continent.

    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.

    City advocates for partnerships that drive open skies, streamlined visa regime and industry growth

    City advocates for partnerships that drive open skies, streamlined visa regime and industry growth

    16 September 2022

    Thanks to the promotion of Cape Town as a cruise destination, we are looking forward to a total of 104 ship visits carrying more than 195 000 visitors over the upcoming 2022/23 season.

    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

    City’s destination marketing campaign to bring the world back to Cape Town

    City’s destination marketing campaign to bring the world back to Cape Town

    25 October 2021

    It gives me great pleasure to see that Cape Town has been voted Africa’s leading city destination in this year’s World Travel Awards (WTA).

    Cape Town scoops Africa’s leading destination award as City’s marketing campaign ramps up

    Cape Town scoops Africa’s leading destination award as City’s marketing campaign ramps up

    21 October 2021

    Cape Town has done it again! Our beautiful Mother City has been voted as Africa’s Leading City Destination in the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2021.

    Bring it home for Cape Town: Last chance to vote for World Travel Awards

    Bring it home for Cape Town: Last chance to vote for World Travel Awards

    17 October 2021

    Voting for the World Travel Awards closes in one week on 24 October with Cape Town once again vying for a host of awards

    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

    Mayor Dan Plato calls on public to vote for Cape Town in World Travel Awards 2021

    Mayor Dan Plato calls on public to vote for Cape Town in World Travel Awards 2021

    07 October 2021

    Voting for the World Travel Awards closes on 24 October and Cape Town is once again up for a host of awards, including the World’s Leading Festival & Event Destination 2021

    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

    Cape Town Tourism winners offer taste of heritage and adventure

    Cape Town Tourism winners offer taste of heritage and adventure

    24 March 2021

    The two winners are iKunjani Travel & Tours and Jeep Tours Cape Town.

    Mayor Plato welcomes SA’s listing among Conde Naste’s 2021 Best Holiday destinations

    Mayor Plato welcomes SA’s listing among Conde Naste’s 2021 Best Holiday destinations

    24 February 2021

    The listing of South Africa as a top travel destination for 2021 is great news for Cape Town

    Mayor Plato welcomes move to Alert Level 1 as Cape Town is ready to welcome international visitors

    Mayor Plato welcomes move to Alert Level 1 as Cape Town is ready to welcome international visitors

    16 September 2020

    The move to Alert Level 1 of the national lockdown will bring much needed relief

    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.

    Tourism Development Fund beneficiaries adapt in times of COVID-19

    Tourism Development Fund beneficiaries adapt in times of COVID-19

    28 July 2020

    Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management conducted site visits to three tourism businesses last week to witness firsthand how they have successfully adapted their businesses under lockdown.

    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 seeks urgent clarity on reports that tourism sector and borders will remain closed for months to come

    City seeks urgent clarity on reports that tourism sector and borders will remain closed for months to come

    13 May 2020

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

    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

    Youth get to ‘taste’ the vibrant city tourism industry

    Youth get to ‘taste’ the vibrant city tourism industry

    31 January 2020

    Former unemployed youth showcase Cape Town tourism’s product offerings to the world!

    City receives its 16th unqualified audit

    City receives its 16th unqualified audit

    29 January 2020

    Statement by the Executive Mayor Alderman Dan Plato

    Tourism related SMMEs given a boost

    Tourism related SMMEs given a boost

    22 January 2020

    Cape Town Tourism, the City’s Destination Marketing Agency, has established an annual fund aimed at boosting tourism-related businesses in the city.

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