Cape Town News Page 9
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.
Cape Town: star of new James Bond novel
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.
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”.
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.
Honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani arrested after fight at The Priory
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.
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.
Cape Town unveils regeneration project
The city of Cape Town and the provincial government of the Western Cape’s announcement of the R 4.5 Billion urban regeneration and convention center expansion couldn’t have come at a better time.
Rezidor announces two new South Africa hotels
Rezidor announces two new South African hotels: the Radisson Blu Safari Resort Kruger Park and the Park Inn Cape Town Foreshore.
New Cape Town hotel opens
Cape Town is home to a new hotel. Situated a stone’s throw from Sea Point Promenade, the Premier Hotel Cape Manor presents affordably luxurious accommodation on the city’s Atlantic Seaboard.
MyCapeTownInfo Launches New Hotel and Flight Booking Search Engine
MyCapeTownInfo.com has successfully launched a booking search engine that enables potential guests the ability to book a hotel and a flight to Cape Town without having to navigate to other websites. This incredible search engine now allows potential tourists to determine the bulk of their travel costs in one place.
Cape Town unifies low-cost airlines to bring in the fans
Cape Town’s tourism industry leaders, Cape Town Tourism, and Cape Town Routes Unlimited, have joined forces in a bid to win Cape Town more visits from 2010 FIFA World Cup™ fans stationed in Gauteng.
