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The city of Cape Town launched the first issue of This is Cape Town magazine now available free of charge at international airports in South Africa and digitally via targeted social campaigns to Europe, The Americas and Australia. This is Cape Town covers stories of people visiting, living, working, playing, studying and investing in a place […]

For centuries, Cape Town – strategically positioned almost at the southernmost tip of the African continent – has been connected to the globe through its world-class harbour, and later by Africa’s best airport. Today, the Mother City is also conveniently placed near the landing site of Google’s Equiano subsea internet cable, making it the connectivity […]

Cape Town has earned a well-deserved reputation as a playground for thrill-seekers and adrenaline enthusiasts. With its breathtaking landscapes, diverse range of adventurous activities, and commitment to safety and affordability, the city has become a beacon for adventure tourism on the continent. “Adventure tourism continues to be big for Africa, and Cape Town has always […]

Cape Town’s academic community is a vibrant and dynamic hub of learning, research and innovation. With its world-class universities and research institutions, commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and focus on addressing social and economic challenges, Cape Town is a prime destination for scholars from around the world. Where to study in Cape Town One of […]

The Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos announces plans for the City to roll out a major digital travel campaign in Brazil to build momentum ahead of the launch of the first direct flight between São Paulo and Cape Town. Read more below: According to Alderman Vos the campaign’s activation in the […]

The continent’s biggest and most important travel trade event, Africa Travel Week (ATW) returns to Cape Town from Monday, 3 April to Wednesday, 5 April 2023. The gathering will once again be packed with a selection of top exhibitors, conferences, and buyers from across the continent and the world. Read more below: Since becoming the official […]

STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS Those working in the tourism industry will tell you that everything is about timing and certainty. I first proposed the remote worker model since the lifting of lockdown when Covid-19 almost wiped out the travel and hospitality sectors. Since then, we have […]

This week, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, shared details of the City’s plans to attract digital nomads, highlighting a new partnership with Airbnb to target these working travellers. Read more below: The partnership sees the City’s official Destination Marketing Organisation, Cape Town Tourism, collaborate with Airbnb […]

The City of Cape Town has announced that it will be renewing its highly successful agreement with its destination marketing partner, Cape Town Tourism (CTT), for a further three years. “Having seen first-hand the value tourism creates for local communities while celebrating culture and natural beauty, I am deeply passionate about this industry. CTT’s past, […]

How are digital technologies disrupting our food system? What will be the impact of cultured meat? How has food shaped the spaces and places that define our city? These and other questions will be explored in Cape Town during the two-week 2022 Food Dialogues programme through a range of experiences: from expert panel discussions to hands-on cooking classes […]