Category Archives: Business Tourism

Cape Town is a luxurious destination, says seasoned hotelier!

imageIf luxury stands for being out of the ordinary, transporting one from the world one is in to something more special, enjoyed by some but not all, is beyond the day to day basics, provides good service, and leaves one with a good feeling, then Cape Town is a luxurious destination, said seasoned hotelier Nick Seewer at a meeting of PR-Net held at Continue reading →

Tourism business confidence and numbers decline!

imageTourism numbers are reflecting the damaging impact of the new Home Affairs Visa regulations, with Arrivals on the decline, as is the Business Confidence in the Tourism industry. It is no surprise that the two indicators go hand in hand!

The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) Tourism Business Index for the third quarter of this year is 92,4, the second Continue reading →

Cape Town 4th most expensive city for accommodation in Africa!

imageA survey conducted by STR Global Hospitality research firm has found that Cape Town is the fourth most expensive accommodation city on the African continent, and is more expensive than Johannesburg!

Addis Ababa in Ethiopia was found to be the most expensive African city for Continue reading →

Biggest ever conference secured for Cape Town, with 15000 delegates!

imageWesgro has announced that its Cape Town and Western Cape Convention Bureau has won the bid to host the World Ophthalmology Congress, with 15000 delegates, in 2020.  The Congress will be one of the largest medical meetings in the world, and the largest ever held in Cape Town.

The value of the Congress has been Continue reading →