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The City of Cape Town has announced that it will be renewing its highly successful agreement with its destination marketing partner, Cape Town Tourism (CTT), for a further three years. “Having seen first-hand the value tourism creates for local communities while celebrating culture and natural beauty, I am deeply passionate about this industry. CTT’s past, […]

How are digital technologies disrupting our food system? What will be the impact of cultured meat? How has food shaped the spaces and places that define our city? These and other questions will be explored in Cape Town during the two-week 2022 Food Dialogues programme through a range of experiences: from expert panel discussions to hands-on cooking classes […]

The oldest township in Cape Town, Langa is fast becoming one of the city’s most vibrant and inspiring cultural hubs, celebrating South African creativity and empowers local talent. Culture Club A driving force behind the growth and development of arts and culture here is the Langa Cultural Precinct, established in 1999 to foster creativity and […]

Amongst the many changes the world has faced over the last couple of years, the growth of the remote-working or hybrid-working model has to be one of the biggest – and the most welcome. If you have the appetite and the ability to call any city your office, consider Cape Town as the ideal balance […]

Cape Town is South Africa’s most visited city. Located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean, this beautiful city is popular amongst both domestic and international travellers.  Cape Town has a diverse offering from sightseeing to culture, outdoor and adventure activities. Its hospitality sector boasts world-class restaurants, bars and wine farms – all of […]

One of the most rewarding ways to spend a weekend in Cape Town must be by visiting a market. Fresh air, lots of walking and the ability to graze delicious food, stall to stall, while being inspired by incredible handiwork and skill. Add to this some great activities for kids, fresh and wholesome produce to […]

The 2022 edition of World Travel Market (WTM) Africa, hosted in Cape Town from 11 – 13 April, was a huge success with preliminary numbers indicating that pre-scheduled appointments for 2022 exceeded the number of appointments booked at the show in 2019, organisers have announced. Over 7 000 unique pre-scheduled appointments (both online and in […]

People are mistaken if they think that Cape Town is primarily a summer destination. It has a Mediterranean climate, with dry warm summers and cool, wet winters.  But this isn’t a reason to avoid this beautiful city in winter. Over and above its beaches, mountains and scenery, the city is jam-packed with indoor activities that […]

Cape Town is famous for its endless summer days of beach visits, braais and al fresco dining, so it’s often with some reluctance that locals face the colder months. But social lives need not grind to a halt over winter when the city and its surrounds are full of intimate dining spots boasting delicious food […]

Africa Travel Week (ATW), the continent’s largest travel trade show, proved to be a huge success with hundreds of exhibitors, speakers and buyers converging in Cape Town to showcase their brands and exchange ideas. Additionally, the event put the spotlight on Cape Town as a prime location for conferences and gatherings. The City of Cape […]