Cape Town News
Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof signed for 2021 debut
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deborah Francis, head of department of communication, Cape Town International Airport
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.