He has held the title of tourism services executive manager at cape town tourism for almost four years and will take office as ceo as from august 1. Antarctica, gateway city, tourism, development, regulation introduction. Cape towns firstever virtual reality arcade offering gamers an allnew outofthisworld experience using the latest htc vive technology. Cape town tourism how is cape town tourism abbreviated. A myciti bus list of cape town restaurants, coffee shops, bars and pubs that will help you know where. Cape town tourism was developed through the south african constitution act 108 of 1996 where municipalities are made responsible for leading, managing and planning for the.
Cape town south africa tourism 2020 travel guide holidify. Eat and drink on myciti bus route 106107 in cape town. Alive in the millennias old history of unamakicape breton islands true name, the ancestral and unceded territory of the mikmaq people. This guide was developed for the city of cape town tourism department by heidi. See full itinerary cape town in five days easy going itinerary. If youre planning a cape cod vacation, looking for information on cape cod tourism, or live on cape cod, youve found the right site. Is responsible tourism different to sustainable tourism.
This is a four day top attraction cape town itinerary that includes places like table. Cape town tourism firms and the sector need to innovate to stay ahead in order to enhance its competitiveness. Cape town after an extensive recruitment process, cape town tourism has announced on thursday that its new ceo is enver duminy. Tourists are still welcome to visit droughtstricken cape town. Cape town tourism is the city of cape towns official regional tourism organisation, responsible for marketing, visitor and industry services. The metropolitan city of cape town displays its charm with utter sophistication and there is absolutely no word that can ever describe the timeless beauty of this magical city in south africa. Cape town was once again crowned as the number one city in africa for business tourism events by the international congress and convention association icca. Responsible tourism in cape town city of cape town. Cape town is a great place for families, since there are so many entertaining attractions to choose from here.
Cape town tourism tourist information, activities, services. Cape town tourism operates a network of official visitor information centres across the city, all offering excellent local and regional information, reservations services for accommodation, tours and transport, south african national park reservations, bookings via. Nov 29, 2015 on this page you can read or download domestic tourism a cape town experience in pdf format. For the fearless we have a host of adrenalin activities like skydiving, great white. Spoken in three languages and celebrated in her music and dance. Guide to cape cod, marthas vineyard and nantucket islands. As cape town tourism, a method we have found to be very effective is. Tourism is of major benefit to a destination such as cape town, with a direct and indirect economic impact. Pirie and others published urban tourism in cape town find, read and cite all the research you need on. This isnt limited to rands being handed over at attractions or places of accommodation. It is a focused project, designed to make the most of the citys amazing locations, diverse.
The tourism sector in cape town has exhibited strong growth since the late 1990s. Cape breton island, nova scotia official travel guide. Tourists perceptions of safety and security while visiting cape town article pdf available in tourism management 245. As a tool to assist the tourism sector, a responsible tourism manual for south africa was published by deat in 2002. Embark on a journey to taste, explore and discover flavourful craft beers at this new outoftown brewery. The development of internationally known tourism icons is.
From flattopped table mountain down to the blue waters of table bay, cape town is simply stunning, but the city doesnt thrive by its looks alone. To stay at the forefront of the global tourism landscape, cape town tourism rolled out a refreshed brand identity from may 2016. We, the city of cape town and cape town tourism, have decided to temporarily close our visitor information centres vics but will operate a 247 call centre and live chat. Western cape at the centre of growth in sa tourism sector. The flattopped mountain is the headline act, but there are many other equally gorgeous natural landscapes within the. Cape town keeps visitors coming back again and again, find out why at. Tourism is a crucial sector, and high on the list of our governments priorities.
The northern cape is south africas largest province and a mustsee destination, whether you prefer the ocean, the desert, the bush or quirky towns rich in history and culture. Lonely planets best in travel guide for 2017 lists cape town in the top 10 cities to visit in the world 03. The aim of cape town tourism is to position cape town as a worldclass tourist destination and as south africas premier conference, incentive, leisure and events destination, whilst maximising economic spinoffs and job creation. Proudly multicultural, its flourishing arts, dining, and nightlife scenes are proof of this modern metropolis creativity and innovative spirit. This edition of the cape town green map showcases commuter routes recreational routes off road routes. As cape town tourism, wed like to acknowledge and thank each and every one of you for standing firm during this time and acting swiftly to ensure that our industry has a future, a bright one that is a beacon on the global stage of sustainable tourism.
Tourism promotion and development for cape town western. Spatial distribution of tourist transport operators in cape town. We have been providing tour and travel information from our cape town based travel centre for 24 years, and can help with any kind of activity or tour you might be looking for. Pdf tourists perceptions of safety and security while.
Youll start with three nights in cape town to settle in and explore the city before you hop on the road toward farms in franschhoek, extreme sports in elgin, animal encounters in oudtshoorn, and more, all topped off with a safari. He said there has been a tremendous uptick in the citys tourism industry. Together, we are living the goal of being future forward. Youll start with three nights in cape town to settle in and explore the city before you hop on the road toward farms in franschhoek, extreme sports in elgin, animal encounters in oudtshoorn, and more, all. Travel consultant, revenue manager, customer service representative and more on. In 2002 a technical responsible tourism manual was developed for. The construction of public history and tourist destinations in cape. We have an extensive list of day tours in and around cape town. Board members of the kbrc were fortunate enough to meet up with councillors and officials of the city of cape town at the steenbras dam facilities near gordons bay on friday 26 february 2016 during a site visit of the citys portfolio committee on tourism, events, exhibitions and marketing teem to several points of interest. Five ways tourism benefits cape town and its locals. Cape town tourism head office and visitor information centre. Representatives from wego, dinarstandard, shaza hotels, tripfez, serendipity tailormade, mosafer c by ummah collaboration, holidayme, orange county visitors association, cape town tourism and japan national tourism organization jnto explored ways to tap into the growing segment of gen z and millennial travellers at the global halal tourism summit 2019, which took place on atms global stage. A comingtogether of cultures, cuisines and landscapes, theres nowhere quite like cape town, a singularly beautiful city crowned by the magnificent table mountain national park. The guide is a wealth of information and an essential reading for firsttime visitors who want to get to grips with all the city has to offer.
Film cape town is a joint initiative between the city of cape town and the cape town film industry. Tourists are still being encouraged to visit cape town, despite day zero looming when taps will be turned off on 12 april 2018 and international headlines about south africas mother city running out of water. The city of cape town is committed to improving and promoting nonmotorised transport as it plays a significant role in cape towns transport system. Mar 21, 2017 introduction cape town tourism is the city of cape towns official regional tourism organization, responsible for destination marketing, visitor and industry services. The mandate of the dmo was to market the western cape province as a premier tourism destination both domestic and abroad. Cape town tourism reports visitor cancellations as. To help plan your trip better, download our handy area maps and the official cape town tourism guide, which will provide you with all the vital information you need while taking in our glorious city. Cape town day tours we have an extensive list of day tours in and around cape town. Cape town tourism reports visitor cancellations as water crisis weighs.
If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. Cape town visitors guide, the official media manager. Tourism to develop an integrated tourism development framework itdf for the province which will provide the basis for delivery of product development and marketing strategies through a market led approach and focus upon prioritisation. Urban tourism in cape town gordon pirie cape town is one of few south african and african cities to which several of the worlds most popular travel guide. Featured in expert travel guide publisher, fodors go list 2017. This easy going five day cape town itinerary includes top attractions at a comfortable. As the western capes tourism, trade and investment promotion agency, we are proud to partner with the city of cape town and pwc to produce this publication that focuses on the investment opportunities within the hotel and accommodation sector within the city of cape town and its tourism industry. Cape town has received a number of accolades during 2014 as reflected in the interview with enver duminy, ceo of cape town tourism and alayne reesberg, ceo of cape town design. Pdf urban tourism in cape town gordon pirie academia. The development of internationally known tourism icons is an important priority.
On this page you can read or download domestic tourism a cape town experience in pdf format. Cape town is one of the most popular destinations in south africa. As a country, we already have a vibrant tourism industry and both leisure tourism and business events industry hold massive potential to play an even more meaningful role in the economic transformation of our country and the upliftment of our people and the rest. Cape town tourism ceo on datadriven destination marketing. This has led to increased international visitor numbers and global awareness about cape town as a tourist. Even better, these familyfriendly sights will appeal as much to grownups as they do to kids.
For updates on happenings in and around cape town, subscribe to our free monthly editors picks newsletter and follow us on twitter. The paper provides the policy foundation to lead tourism development in the province. Meeting the city of cape town at the steenbras dam. Cape town tourism, events, exhibitions and marketing teem. We bring you the latest news on cape town and information on the best events cape town has to offer. Introduction cape town tourism is the city of cape towns official regional tourism organization, responsible for destination marketing, visitor and industry services. Cape town tourisms contact centre and visitor information centre is located here.
Visit cape town cape town trip planning visit a city. Please see tourists faq about the water crisis in cape town below. Cape town tourism information offices, full list of contact numbers. Nabea is partnering with the northern cape tourism authority ncta to run a 4day social media campaign from. Cape town tourism operates a network of official visitor information centres across the city, all offering excellent local and regional information, reservations services for accommodation, tours and transport, south african national park reservations, bookings via computicket, maps, postcards, local crafts and more. Visitor information centres are conveniently located throughout the city to provide you with friendly and informed advice, information and booking services for. Tourism cape town info offices cape town western cape. Cape town tourism is the city of cape town s official regional tourism organisation, responsible for marketing, visitor and industry services. However, in cape town the innovation capacity of firms is generally quite low and. Cape town tourism flaunting its true beauty, the capital of south africa is well located between the high mountains and gleaming turquoise waters.