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Not only is Cape Town known for its vibrant nightlife, it’s also the perfect destination for outdoor adventures. From exhilarating sand dune experiences to peaceful strolls through the breathtakingly beautiful Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town really does have it all.  Atlantis Sand Dunes activities If you like your adventure with a shot of adrenaline, then zooming […]

The City of Cape Town has approved another three-year agreement with Cape Town Tourism (CTT) as part of its continued commitment to the industry, Alderman James Vos, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities, has announced. Alderman Vos, whose portfolio includes tourism, said the move to continue the City’s partnership with CTT was an […]

Cape Town is open for international travel and the city’s top attractions ready to welcome visitors back safely.  The V&A Waterfront On par with global health and safety standards South Africa’s most visited destination has adopted innovative cleaning technologies in line with World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. “We believe that we are on par with […]

As the world marked International Tourism Day this week, the City of Cape Town hosted a delegation of Consular-Generals to present details of Cape Town’s destination readiness plans. “The gathering of these 20 representatives from countries in Europe, Africa, and the Americas was an important opportunity to highlight how the Mother City is preparing to […]

Statement by the Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town, Alderman Dan Plato As Mayor of this beautiful city, it gives me great joy to see the hard work of our residents and business owners rewarded with global recognition. The Cape Grace, The Silo Hotel, and Ellerman House took the first, second and third […]

The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that it has received Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for three of its municipal buildings. The City is the first municipality in South Africa to achieve this feat. This is good news for customers as more resource efficient facilities make service delivery more cost effective. In addition, […]

The City’s Recreation and Parks Department has dedicated the launch of its Arbor Month festivities to the families of those who lost loved ones to Covid-19. Cape Town Executive Mayor, Alderman Dan Plato, and Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Zahid Badroodien, helped to plant a memorial garden of tall Liquidamber styraciflua […]

The Cape Town Resilience Strategy is a useful roadmap for helping the City of Cape Town navigate challenging times, including the impact of Covid-19. August 2021 marked the two-year anniversary of the approval of the strategy by Council. The City’s Resilience Department provided feedback on the progress that has been made since 2019 at the […]

The City of Cape Town has marked the start of Tourism Month with the announcement of several campaigns and strategies aimed at revitalising the key sector. Speaking at the City Hall’s revamped Visitor Information Centre, a walk-in space boasting interactive screens where people and business groups can engage with products and experiences, Mayoral Committee for […]

Cape Town has received global recognition for its exceptional performance in the creative, financial and technology industries. The city continues to firmly establish itself as a hub of diverse talent, attractive to businesses across the globe. On a practical level, the city’s physical infrastructure, stable government, and fibre-optic telecoms make it a sensible destination for […]