https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/cape town/ Cape Town News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:50:57+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-africa-2026-james-vos-mayoral-committee-member-cape-town/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-africa-2026-james-vos-mayoral-committee-member-cape-town/ Interviewed by Justin Cooke Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:45:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-africa-2026-enver-duminy-ceo-cape-town-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-africa-2026-enver-duminy-ceo-cape-town-tourism/ Interviewed by Justin Cooke Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:31:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-is-hot-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-is-hot-property/ Development boom bodes well for Africa’s top hotel investment summit Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:59:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-grace-unveils-stunning-transformation-embracing-south-african-heritage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-grace-unveils-stunning-transformation-embracing-south-african-heritage/ After undergoing nine months of renovations, Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, reopens its doors with a spectacular design transformation inspired by South Africa’s rich heritage, culture, and artistry. Located at the iconic V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, the hotel’s redesign, led by renowned firm 1508 London, pays homage to the city’s evolution from a bustling trading port to a cosmopolitan center. Wed, 15 May 2024 06:03:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pullman-hotels-resorts-debuts-in-south-africa-with-iconic-cape-town-city-ce/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pullman-hotels-resorts-debuts-in-south-africa-with-iconic-cape-town-city-ce/ Pullman Cape Town City Centre, the first property under the Pullman Hotels & Resorts brand in South Africa, has found residence in the prestigious Triangle House – an architecturally acclaimed skyscraper standing tall at 104 metres, a vantage point from which guests are treated to awe-inspiring vistas of Table Mountain, the Atlantic Ocean, and of Cape Town’s majestic cityscape. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 06:03:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneonly-cape-town-unveils-newly-refurbished-signature-suites/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneonly-cape-town-unveils-newly-refurbished-signature-suites/ Located atop the One&Only Cape Town’s famous Marina Rise, the Table Mountain and Presidential Signature Suites embody luxury living. Offering world-class facilities and amenities, the signature suites are designed to anticipate anything one may need with a feeling of ease and a front-row seat at one of the best addresses in the country. Sat, 28 Jan 2023 07:49:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/table-mountain-snatches-africas-leading-tourist-attraction-award/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/table-mountain-snatches-africas-leading-tourist-attraction-award/ Table Mountain has officially earned yet another international award – ‘Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2022’ – for the fourth year in a row at last weekend’s World Travel Awards held in Kenya. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 06:44:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/south-africa-tourists-are-back-in-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/south-africa-tourists-are-back-in-numbers/ Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu, told the media that “the South African tourism sector is poised for a tremendous bounce back and positive growth after from the the first half of the year (2022) show a staggering 147% in arrivals reaching an impressive 2,285,746.” Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:10:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-to-host-8th-africa-fintech-summit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-to-host-8th-africa-fintech-summit/ Leading innovators, investors, and policymakers from around the world will gather at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa, for the 8th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit in November 2022. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:37:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-applies-to-launch-historic-first-ever-nonstop-service-between-washin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-applies-to-launch-historic-first-ever-nonstop-service-between-washin/ United Applies to Launch Historic, First-Ever Nonstop Service between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town. Wed, 18 May 2022 20:48:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scott-to-lead-oneonly-cape-town/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scott-to-lead-oneonly-cape-town/ Anne Scott will oversee the resort operation and strategy, continuing to elevate the captivating guest experience and warm authentic service for which the resort is renowned. Mon, 23 Nov 2020 09:42:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-air-portugal-to-launch-cape-town-route-in-november/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-air-portugal-to-launch-cape-town-route-in-november/ Officials in Cape Town have welcomed the imminent addition of a TAP Air Portugal route to the city. The direct seasonal Lisbon to Cape Town service will operate three days a week and is scheduled to commence on November 11th. Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:05:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-adds-cape-town-to-winter-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-adds-cape-town-to-winter-schedule/ Sunseekers can next winter head down to South Africa on Virgin Atlantic’s new, daily seasonal service flying between London Heathrow and Cape Town. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:20:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seven-bedroom-labotessa-to-open-in-cape-town-south-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seven-bedroom-labotessa-to-open-in-cape-town-south-africa/ Labotessa will open in Cape Town, South Africa this month. Originally built in the early 1700s, the congressional church has been turned into a seven-room hotel property. Mon, 05 Aug 2019 07:36:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canopy-by-hilton-cape-town-longkloof-takes-brand-into-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canopy-by-hilton-cape-town-longkloof-takes-brand-into-africa/ Hilton has signed a deal with Growthpoint Properties to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand. The 150 guestroom Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof is expected to begin welcoming guests in 2021 and will be the brand’s debut property in Africa. Tue, 28 May 2019 08:31:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-to-launch-newark-cape-town-connection-in-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-to-launch-newark-cape-town-connection-in-december/ United Airlines will launch a non-stop route between the United States and South Africa in December, with plans for a flight between Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and Cape Town. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:23:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st-helena-tourism-welcomes-new-flights-from-cape-town/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st-helena-tourism-welcomes-new-flights-from-cape-town/ St Helena Tourism has confirmed that a second-weekly flight to the south Atlantic island, operating through the peak summer season, will operate from Cape Town. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:35:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jean-pierre-smith-mayoral-committee-member-safety-and-security-cape-town/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jean-pierre-smith-mayoral-committee-member-safety-and-security-cape-town/ Jean-Pierre Smith, mayoral committee member for safety and security in Cape Town, speaks to Breaking Travel News as he steps off stage with the trophy for World’s Leading Festival & Event Destination at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2018. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:53:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/leigh-dawber-executive-manager-marketing-cape-town-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/leigh-dawber-executive-manager-marketing-cape-town-tourism/ Leigh Dawber, executive manager of marketing at Cape Town Tourism, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have won the title of Africa’s Leading Festival & Event Destination at the World Travel Awards. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:19:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/razack-rawoot-senior-finance-manager-cape-town-international-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/razack-rawoot-senior-finance-manager-cape-town-international-airport/ Walking away with the trophy for Africa’s Leading Airport, Razack Rawoot, senior finance manager at Cape Town International Airport, tells Breaking Travel News how important the facility is for tourism in the city. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:18:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviadev-to-highlight-water-scarcity-during-cape-town-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviadev-to-highlight-water-scarcity-during-cape-town-event/ AviaDev will be promoting water conservation during its event in Cape Town this June. The event, hosted in partnership with Cape Town Air Access and Tsogo Sun hotels, aims to ensure the 250 attendees expected “save like a local” during their visit. Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:41:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/deborah-francis-head-of-department-of-communication-cape-town-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/deborah-francis-head-of-department-of-communication-cape-town-international/ Breaking Travel News talks with Deborah Francis, head of department of communication, Cape Town International Airport, as the facility is recognised as the best in Africa by the World Travel Awards. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:30:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nyc-company-signs-tourism-partnership-with-cape-town/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nyc-company-signs-tourism-partnership-with-cape-town/ NYC & Company has joined Cape Town Tourism to sign a first-ever city-to-city partnership to boost tourism between the two destinations. This is the first agreement of its kind NYC & Company has signed with a destination marketing organisation on the African continent. Fri, 25 Aug 2017 11:41:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-boschendal-wine-estate-south-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-boschendal-wine-estate-south-africa/ With privileged access to the Boschendal Estate, visitors are able to enjoy farm life, walk in the vineyards, speed along the mountain biking trails, fish in the dams, read, relax and savour life. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole takes a tour. Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:35:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-taj-cape-town-south-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-taj-cape-town-south-africa/ Sophisticated and historic, Taj Cape Town offers visitors to this vibrant city, the perfect combination of refined luxury and an authentic Cape Town experience. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole calls in for the night to understand this most traditional of hotels. Wed, 25 Jan 2017 10:06:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-lawhill-luxury-apartments-cape-town/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-lawhill-luxury-apartments-cape-town/ Overlooking Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, Lawhill offers travellers a taste of luxury living at the hottest address in Cape Town. Offering an ideal base to explore the Mother City, the property has easy access to the Waterfront’s shopping malls and is a stone’s throw from the aquarium and other exciting entertainment venues. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole finds out more. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 11:41:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-boosts-capacity-on-cape-town-south-africa-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-boosts-capacity-on-cape-town-south-africa-flights/ Qatar Airways has increased daily capacity to the popular family holiday destination Cape Town, with the introduction of a Boeing 777 serving the route from this month. This means an additional 158 seats per day from Doha to Cape Town for passengers looking to enjoy South Africa’s holiday season. Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:50:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-boosts-south-africa-connections-with-cape-town-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-boosts-south-africa-connections-with-cape-town-flights/ Qatar Airways has announced that commencing November 3rd, the airline will operate a new non-stop five-times-weekly service between Doha and Cape Town, South Africa. Cape Town, which is currently served three-times-a-week via Johannesburg, is one of the airline’s most popular African destinations. Wed, 03 Sep 2014 10:04:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/va-waterfront-cape-town-to-develop-new-mid-market-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/va-waterfront-cape-town-to-develop-new-mid-market-hotel/ The V&A Waterfront has confirmed its intention to develop a mid-market, internationally-branded hotel in the forthcoming year. According to Cape Town Tourism, the expected tourism growth in the City for 2014 will be between four and five per cent, while the United Nations World Travel Organisation estimated a global year-on year increase of 3.3 per cent per annum until 2030. Sun, 26 Jan 2014 00:30:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/madame-zingaras-electrifying-season-extended-in-cape-town/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/madame-zingaras-electrifying-season-extended-in-cape-town/ Madame Zingara has been charming audiences with her Miracle Tour since her much anticipated return to the Cape in January this year. The unique show has continually evolved, introducing several new local and international acts throughout the run, creating a re-energised body of work. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:01:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-new-ceo-appointment-announced/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-new-ceo-appointment-announced/ After an extensive recruitment process, the new chief executive of Cape Town Tourism has been announced as Enver Duminy. He has held the title of tourism services executive manager at Cape Town Tourism for almost four years and has played an active role in crafting Cape Town Tourism’s new three-year Business Plan. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:40:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-leaders-gather-in-cape-town-for-iata-agm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-leaders-gather-in-cape-town-for-iata-agm/ The International Air Transport Association has revealed that some 700 aviation leaders are gathering in Cape Town, South Africa for the 69th IATA annual general meeting and World Air Transport Summit. Cape Town will be the global capital of commercial aviation as the industry discusses its most important issues, including safety, environment, distribution and financial sustainability among others. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:34:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/success-for-cape-town-at-itb-berlin-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/success-for-cape-town-at-itb-berlin-2013/ Cape Town Tourism, Wesgro, and the City of Cape Town have returned from travel trade expo and conference, ITB Berlin, after successful meetings with airlines, the travel trade, media, travel bloggers, and platforms like Facebook and Tripadvisor. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-in-the-spotlight-at-itb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-in-the-spotlight-at-itb/ December 2012 marked the one billionth international tourism arrival globally and competition between destinations is more fierce than ever. As in previous years, Cape Town Tourism and Wesgro are representing the region’s tourism industry at ITB. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:17:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/du-toit-helmbold-steps-down-cape-town-tourism-chief/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/du-toit-helmbold-steps-down-cape-town-tourism-chief/ After nine years as chief executive of Cape Town Tourism, Mariette du Toit-Helmbold has announced that she has decided not to renew her contract with the tourism organisation for another term. The city of Cape Town recently confirmed a three-year tourism marketing and visitor services mandate for Cape Town Tourism, securing its financial and strategic future. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:32:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-7-wonders-of-nature-accolade-boosts-table-mountain-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-7-wonders-of-nature-accolade-boosts-table-mountain-tourism/ South African tourism has received a welcome boost with the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway recording a marked rise in visitor numbers since the Mountain was named one of the provisional New 7 Wonders of Nature in November 2011. Sun, 25 Nov 2012 23:30:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-collaboration-the-key-for-tourism-development/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-collaboration-the-key-for-tourism-development/ Two weeks after one of the most successful World Travel Market trade shows in London, Cape Town and the Western Cape are collaboratively gearing up for the city and region’s peak tourism season. Cape Town and the Western Cape’s tourism marketing organizations, Cape Town Tourism and Wesgro, joined forces at World Travel Market and presented Cape Town and surrounding regions as interchangeable parts of a whole experience. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:30:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-towns-air-capacity-increases-by-10000-seats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-towns-air-capacity-increases-by-10000-seats/ The topical debate around open skies is one that has preoccupied tourism for some time now and is centered around authorities spending millions on destination marketing yet raising the barriers to travel due to unreasonable taxes, air access issues, and cumbersome visa processes. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:30:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/responsible-tourism-in-cape-town-south-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/responsible-tourism-in-cape-town-south-africa/ Responsible Tourism is tourism “that creates better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit.” Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:30:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/design-and-culture-in-cape-town-south-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/design-and-culture-in-cape-town-south-africa/ Cape Town has always been Africa’s unofficial design capital and is marked by the ingenuity and entrepreneurial nature of its citizens – who make clever use of recycled materials, and produce cost-effective products which, at the same time, provide employment. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:30:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-joins-the-world-in-noting-world-responsible-tourism-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-joins-the-world-in-noting-world-responsible-tourism-day/ The travel industry looked to the World Travel Market (WTM) event to lead on this year’s World Responsible Tourism Day through a wealth of debates and presentations on conscious tourism practice, as well as the awarding of the 2012 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards (winners had not been announced at time of release). Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:30:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/affordable-luxury-in-cape-town-south-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/affordable-luxury-in-cape-town-south-africa/ As a world-class city blessed with abundant natural beauty; memorable cuisine; endless wine lands; and a fascinating, multi-layered urban heart, Cape Town is renowned for having effortless grace when it comes to sharing the best in life. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:30:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travellers-tap-into-cape-town-city-guide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travellers-tap-into-cape-town-city-guide/ As the beautiful city of Cape Town continues to innovate, a dedicated city guide showcasing what’s on offer has proved to be increasingly popular. Capetown.Mobi is free to use and available via mobile devices or desktops. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:20:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-radio-produces-mobile-travel-guide-in-partnership-with-cape-town-to/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-radio-produces-mobile-travel-guide-in-partnership-with-cape-town-to/ Cape Town Tourism delves deeper into the digital space with the launch of their Walking Tour of Central Cape Town mobile phone application. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:30:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-pledges-to-market-tourism-offering-despite-funding-u/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-pledges-to-market-tourism-offering-despite-funding-u/ In the wake of the news that the City of Cape Town will now lead the destination marketing of Cape Town, Mariette du Toit-Helmbold, Cape Town Tourism CEO has pledged that her organisation will remain a dynamic industry organisation delivering tourism destination marketing and visitor services in line with its constitution. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:45:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-virtual-invasion-of-the-cape/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-virtual-invasion-of-the-cape/ Cape Town in South Africa is expecting a massive influx of extra visitors in the next three months without many of them actually going to the city in real life (as yet). These will be virtual visitors experiencing the delights of the Cape via a world-first Facebook-based travel app. Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:30:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-named-top-beach-destination-at-2012-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-named-top-beach-destination-at-2012-world-travel-awards/ A string of accolades for South African tourism brands and a Best Beach Destination place for Cape Town was awarded at the annual World Travel Awards. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:30:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-speeding-along-with-travel-domain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-speeding-along-with-travel-domain/ Cape Town Tourism is the City of Cape Town’s official regional tourism organization, responsible for destination marketing, visitor and industry services. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:30:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/good-value-packages-drive-more-tourism-for-loeries-and-creative-month-in-ca/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/good-value-packages-drive-more-tourism-for-loeries-and-creative-month-in-ca/ The Loerie Awards may be the highlight of September’s creative calendar, but there is a lot on offer for visitors wanting to soak up the city’s culture, design, and creative innovation befitting a city that was recently announced as World Design Capital 2014. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:30:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/park-inn-expands-in-cape-town/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/park-inn-expands-in-cape-town/ The Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands is set to open its doors in 2014, marking the second Park Inn hotel in Cape Town for the Rezidor hotel group, which has 10 hotels in South Africa. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 07:41:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/locals-show-their-love-for-cape-town-this-tourism-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/locals-show-their-love-for-cape-town-this-tourism-month/ Tourism Month is an annual celebration held in September that highlights the importance of tourism to the economy of Cape Town with a specific emphasis on citizen tourism in the Mother City. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:30:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-by-twitter-cape-town-locals-market-their-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-by-twitter-cape-town-locals-market-their-city/ Cape Town Tourism’s latest digital marketing campaign has garnered excellent exposure for Cape Town locally and internationally, strengthening the argument for social media marketing as a crucial part of tourism destination marketing. Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:30:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-campaign-uses-digital-media/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-campaign-uses-digital-media/ As part of their global digital media marketing campaign, Cape Town Tourism is currently hosting 4 top international travel bloggers who are recounting their experiences of the destination across various digital and social media platforms this week as iAmbassadors for Cape Town. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:30:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-works-with-top-travel-bloggers-to-unlock-cape-town/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-works-with-top-travel-bloggers-to-unlock-cape-town/ Travel bloggers have become the new citizen journalists, unlocking destinations and extending the dream of travel, as more people are depending on and favoring online information and word-of-mouth for travel tips and ideas. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/german-and-dutch-appetite-for-travel-to-cape-town-continues-to-grow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/german-and-dutch-appetite-for-travel-to-cape-town-continues-to-grow/ “Last year, arrivals from Germany to South Africa grew by 9.3 percent (235,774 arrivals) and by the end of February this year, arrivals were 7.8 percent up on February 2011.” This is the encouraging news from Cape Town Tourism’s representative in Germany, Barbara Zieme of Akomsa. Sun, 24 Jun 2012 05:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-to-host-international-airline-conference-in-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-to-host-international-airline-conference-in-2013/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has chosen Cape Town to host the 69th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) from June 2-4, 2013. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 08:22:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indaba-2012-three-cities-plan-formalised/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indaba-2012-three-cities-plan-formalised/ The cities of Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg have formally joined forces to simultaneously address the substantive global shift toward urban tourism and the pressures being felt by their respective visitor industries.The three year Memorandum of Understanding between the cities – signed today at INDABA 2012 - will result in joint marketing and development programs,  aimed at establishing the urban dimension of South Africa’s visitor brand and generating demand specifically for each city. Mon, 14 May 2012 15:39:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-gets-tripadvisor-boost/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-gets-tripadvisor-boost/ TripAdvisor’s Top 25 World Destinations list for 2012 has been released, with Olympic-ready London taking the top spot and last year’s winner, Cape Town, coming in 23rd, while also being voted second favorite destination in Africa. Thu, 03 May 2012 08:27:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/film-fever-hits-cape-town-in-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/film-fever-hits-cape-town-in-may/ The CILECT Congress 2012 will be hosted by AFDA, the South African School of Motion Pictures and Live Performance, in Cape Town from Tuesday, May 1-Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Southern Sun Cape Sun. Thu, 03 May 2012 05:30:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-taps-into-social-media/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-taps-into-social-media/ Cape Town Tourism’s Facebook fan page, I ♥ Cape Town has surpassed a quarter of a million fans. The dedicated page enables fans to share photos, and videos or find information about where to go and what to do, as well as great deals on Cape Town activities. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:30:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/i-cape-town-surpasses-250000-facebook-fans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/i-cape-town-surpasses-250000-facebook-fans/ Cape Town Tourism’s Facebook fan page, I ♥ Cape Town ( https://www.facebook.com/CapeTown.Travel ), has surpassed a quarter of a million fans. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:30:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-blu-cape-town-plans-refurbishment-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-blu-cape-town-plans-refurbishment-programme/ The Radisson Blu Hotel Cape Town is planning a major refurbishment that will mean all 108 of its standard rooms will get a newly designed bathrooms and new bedroom furnishings. The refurbishment programme will begin on May 1 and will end on the Aug. 15, 2012. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:15:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-and-durban-launch-international-national-geographic-marketing-cam/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-and-durban-launch-international-national-geographic-marketing-cam/ Cape Town Tourism and Durban Tourism have finalised a marketing project with National Geographic as part of an agreement to partner marketing of the two cities. Cape Town and Durban are South Africa’s leisure tourism hubs and the National Geographic campaign is the first of a collaborative series of international activities set to promote South Africa’s urban tourism offering. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 08:15:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/value-and-exceptional-service-key-to-growing-us-and-uk-travel-markets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/value-and-exceptional-service-key-to-growing-us-and-uk-travel-markets/ The UK and USA, two of Cape Town’s top five tourism key source markets, have both been adversely affected by the global recession but, if targeted correctly, still hold significant potential to draw increased arrivals to Cape Town. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:30:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-toolkit-gives-global-tourism-traders-instant-access-to-cape-town/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-toolkit-gives-global-tourism-traders-instant-access-to-cape-town/ Cape Town Tourism this morning launched the new Cape Town Toolkit at travel trade exhibition, ITB, in Berlin. The new Cape Town Toolkit is the ultimate digital toolkit to showcase and sell destination Cape Town. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/infecting-the-city-and-design-indaba-inspire-a-design-minded-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/infecting-the-city-and-design-indaba-inspire-a-design-minded-city/ Cape Town was recently named World Design Capital 2014, based on a bid that highlighted the power of design to reinvent, heal, and transform a city, by creating systems, solutions, and environments that positively impact on the lives of the people in the city. Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:30:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-towns-summer-tourism-season-gets-back-into-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-towns-summer-tourism-season-gets-back-into-action/ In December 2011, Cape Town Tourism revealed that member surveys were showing increased optimism and better early results in the 2011/2012 summer tourism season. Following the release of results from its second member survey, it appears that predictions for a much-improved season were right on the money. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-online-cape-town-toolkit-to-launch-at-itb-berlin-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-online-cape-town-toolkit-to-launch-at-itb-berlin-2012/ Cape Town Tourism is set to attend the annual travel show, ITB, in Berlin from March 7-11, 2012, where they will launch a new digital trade tool, “The Cape Town Toolkit,” to the international trade market. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:30:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-booming/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-booming/ The Cape Town tourism sector is reporting a marked improvement in traffic at restaurants, shops, and attractions for the month of December, and the accommodation sector is also reporting a positive holiday upswing. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:23:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-prepares-for-a-better-tourism-season-in-summer-2011-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-prepares-for-a-better-tourism-season-in-summer-2011-2012/ As the summer holiday season opens, Cape Town’s tourism businesses are predicting a marginally better business window for season 2011/2012. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sustainable-future-for-the-tourism-industry-cape-town-tourism-attends-cop17/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sustainable-future-for-the-tourism-industry-cape-town-tourism-attends-cop17/ The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meets annually to assess progress in dealing with climate change, make decision, and adopt resolutions on these issues. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2011-freedom-to-create-exhibition-donation-will-continue-to-inspire-cape-to/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2011-freedom-to-create-exhibition-donation-will-continue-to-inspire-cape-to/ Freedom to Create, an international organization that encourages the use of arts to inspire social change around the world, celebrated its prestigious annual Prize events in Cape Town this month. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/table-mountain-is-one-of-the-new7wonders-of-nature/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/table-mountain-is-one-of-the-new7wonders-of-nature/ Cape Town’s Table Mountain has been named as one of the New7Wonders of Nature along with the Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo, and Puerto Princesa Underground River. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-takes-part-in-world-travel-market-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-takes-part-in-world-travel-market-2011/ Cape Town takes part in World Travel Market 2011 World Responsible Tourism Day. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-launches-international-marketing-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-launches-international-marketing-campaign/ Cape Town Tourism launches international marketing campaign at London’s World Travel Market 2011. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-johannesburg-tourism-and-durban-tourism-launch-the-three/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-johannesburg-tourism-and-durban-tourism-launch-the-three/ Cape Town Tourism, Johannesburg Tourism and Durban Tourism have joined forces on the Three Cities Alliance marketing initiative to reinforce the message that urban tourism and city brands are high on the agenda of most modern-day travellers. The news was announced at a press conference during World Travel Market. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-announced-as-world-design-capital-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-announced-as-world-design-capital-2014/ It was announced that Cape Town is the official World Design Capital for 2014, winning the accolade from competing shortlisted candidates Bilbao, Spain and Dublin, Ireland. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-to-launch-new-brand-concept-and-marketing-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-to-launch-new-brand-concept-and-marketing-campaign/ Cape Town to launch new brand concept and marketing campaign at London’s World Travel Market 2011. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-towns-park-inn-by-radisson-appoints-director-of-sales-and-marketing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-towns-park-inn-by-radisson-appoints-director-of-sales-and-marketing/ The Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore has appointed Brendon Hart as Director of Sales and Marketing. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-prepares-to-unveil-new-brand-concept-at-wtm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-prepares-to-unveil-new-brand-concept-at-wtm/ Cape Town Tourism is preparing to introduce its new brand concept and marketing strategy at World Travel Market, taking place in London from November 7th-10th, 2011. An annual travel industry event, the World Travel Market (WTM) provides a unique forum for tourism stakeholders, operators, agencies, and travel media from across the globe to meet, network, negotiate, and conduct business while sharing insights into global travel trends. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:38:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-towns-world-design-capital-delegation-committees-first-day-in-taipei/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-towns-world-design-capital-delegation-committees-first-day-in-taipei/ Ahead of the World Design Capital announcement at 0600 on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, the Cape Town delegation arrived in Taipei this weekend. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-gears-up-for-world-design-capital-announcement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-gears-up-for-world-design-capital-announcement/ In just under two weeks, Cape Town will know whether it will be the World Design Capital 2014. Cape Town is competing with Dublin and Bilbao. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:59:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-tourism-day-celebrated-through-diversity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-tourism-day-celebrated-through-diversity/ Excellent weather and great enthusiasm accompanied tourism day celebrations in the city of Cape Town yesterday. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-responds-to-national-minimum-standard-for-responsible-tou/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-responds-to-national-minimum-standard-for-responsible-tou/ Minister of Tourism, Marthinus van Schalkwyk, launched the South African National Minimum Standard for Responsible Tourism (NMSRT), which highlights the role of sustainable tourism practices in creating better places for people to visit, work, invest, and live in. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/south-africa-in-sustainable-tourism-drive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/south-africa-in-sustainable-tourism-drive/ The South African National Minimum Standard for Responsible Tourism (NMSRT) has been launched to highlight the role of sustainable tourism practices in creating better places for people to visit, work, invest, and live in. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:02:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/my-cape-town-campaign-launches-a-celebration-of-the-mother-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/my-cape-town-campaign-launches-a-celebration-of-the-mother-city/ Today marks the launch of My Cape Town; a month-long celebration of Cape Town for Capetonians and a chance to be a tourist in your own city. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/climate-smart-cape-town-campaign-calls-on-capetonians-to-reduce-carbon-emis/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/climate-smart-cape-town-campaign-calls-on-capetonians-to-reduce-carbon-emis/ The Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Patricia de Lille, today launched the Cape Town Climate Change Coalition’s “Climate Smart Cape Town Campaign.” Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/my-cape-town-campaign-launches/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/my-cape-town-campaign-launches/ Cape Town Tourism is encouraging Capetonians to make the most of living in an award-winning destination with the launch of its latest initiative, My Cape Town, which encourages locals to experience their own city as tourists would. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:50:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-appoints-advertising-agency/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-appoints-advertising-agency/ Cape Town Tourism appoints advertising agency to develop and execute global marketing campaign. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-executes-global-marketing-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-tourism-executes-global-marketing-campaign/ Cape Town Tourism has appointed Ogilvy as its advertising agency for the remainder of the organization’s financial year. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:34:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-to-host-to-fourth-annual-etourism-africa-summit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-to-host-to-fourth-annual-etourism-africa-summit/ Cape Town Tourism is set to co-host the fourth annual eTourism Africa Summit taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on the September 15&16, 2011. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-to-host-etourism-summit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-to-host-etourism-summit/ Cape Town Tourism is set to co-host the fourth annual eTourism Africa Summit taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on the September 15 &16, 2011. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:51:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/diamonds-are-a-guests-best-friend-at-cape-grace-cape-town/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/diamonds-are-a-guests-best-friend-at-cape-grace-cape-town/ Cape Grace, Cape Town’s most exclusive waterfront hotel has launched a 3-night package in collaboration with Platandia, Africa’s leading luxury jewellery brand. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-short-listed-as-one-of-final-3-for-world-design-capital-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-short-listed-as-one-of-final-3-for-world-design-capital-2014/ Cape Town has been short-listed for the World Design Capital 2014. From a team of 56 hopefuls, Cape Town now stands alongside just 2 other world cities - Dublin and Bilbao - in the race to earn the World Design Capital title. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:42:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-year-after-the-world-cup-a-strong-tourism-brand-for-cape-town-is-vital/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-year-after-the-world-cup-a-strong-tourism-brand-for-cape-town-is-vital/ The international tourism industry has struggled hard to battle declines in turnover, as the effects of the global recession linger on. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:45:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/new-james-bond-novel-set-in-cape-town/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/new-james-bond-novel-set-in-cape-town/ The latest James Bond novel is set in Cape Town, voted Africa’s Leading Destination by World Travel Awards. The Mother City’s unique mix of cosmopolitan urban landscape against the backdrop of its remarkable natural beauty makes it the perfect setting for a Bond film. Tue, 31 May 2011 15:43:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/south-africa-honeymoon-murder-no-impact-on-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/south-africa-honeymoon-murder-no-impact-on-tourism/ The murder of British honeymooner Anni Dewani in Cape Town last November has not had a negative impact on South Africa’s tourism market. Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk said that as “tragic as it was, it didn’t have any impact on the tourism market”. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:15:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-looks-to-corner-easter-break-holiday-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-looks-to-corner-easter-break-holiday-market/ Tourism insiders in Cape Town are looking forward to the Easter Weekend, with domestic tourism expected to increase and travellers from across the country arriving to spend some quality time with family and friends. The destination was last year recognised as Africa’s Leading Destination by the World Travel Awards. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:55:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/honeymoon-murder-suspect-shrien-dewani-arrested-after-fight-with-patient-at/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/honeymoon-murder-suspect-shrien-dewani-arrested-after-fight-with-patient-at/ Shrien Dewani has been arrested and placed on suicide watch following an altercation with a fellow patient at the Priory Hospital in Bristol. The 31-year-old millionaire, who denies ordering the killing of his wife whilst on honeymoon in Cape Town, is reported to have got into the “heated discussion” following a bad reaction to his medication. Doctors also report that his mental health has deteriorated markedly in recent weeks. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:01:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-winters-are-cool/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cape-town-winters-are-cool/ Tourism role players across the globe have expressed concern over the impact of rising fuel prices and the costs involved in travel for long-haul and domestic tourism. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:45:04 +0000