Western Cape Triumphs with Eight Accolades at World Travel Awards Africa

Western Cape's prime tourism and hospitality offerings have once again gained international commendation. This comes after eight Western Cape-based players swept prestigious accolades at the recent World Travel Awards Africa (WTAA). The WTAA, part of the World Travel Awards established in 1993, is dedicated to acknowledging, rewarding, and celebrating excellence within all key sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries.

Among the firm favourites recognised were Cape Town International Airport, the City of Cape Town, Port of Cape Town, Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel, and the Silo Hotel at the V&A Waterfront. These establishments stood out as remarkable assets affirming Cape Town's rich diversity that reveals and celebrates the city's people and products.

Western Cape Finance and Economic Opportunities MEC, Mireille Wenger, expressed delight at the province's achievements. She appreciates the province's excellent offerings getting recognition on such a prestigious world stage, particularly as the summer peak period approaches. These awards are not just accolades; they offer significant boosts to the local economy, contributing significantly to job creation in the Western Cape.

In a year marked by recovery efforts from a global pandemic, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis notably acknowledged the tourism industry's tireless strides to breathe life into the regional economy. Global recognition increases tourist numbers and boosts the local economy, affirming Cape Town as an exceptional tourism destination.

Discussions around the Green Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa and its implications on small-scale tourism entrepreneurs were also highlighted. This topic continues to hold significant relevance in the tourism and hospitality sector.