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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 […]

The oldest township in Cape Town, Langa is fast becoming one of the city’s most vibrant and inspiring cultural hubs, celebrating South African creativity and empowers local talent. Culture Club A driving force behind the growth and development of arts and culture here is the Langa Cultural Precinct, established in 1999 to foster creativity and […]

Amongst the many changes the world has faced over the last couple of years, the growth of the remote-working or hybrid-working model has to be one of the biggest – and the most welcome. If you have the appetite and the ability to call any city your office, consider Cape Town as the ideal balance […]

Cape Town is South Africa’s most visited city. Located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean, this beautiful city is popular amongst both domestic and international travellers.  Cape Town has a diverse offering from sightseeing to culture, outdoor and adventure activities. Its hospitality sector boasts world-class restaurants, bars and wine farms – all of […]