Cape Town has been awarded as Africa’s Leading City Destination per the World Travel Awards for the fourth time running!
Cape Town, South Africa (24 October 2024) — Once again, Cape Town has solidified its reputation as a global hotspot by snagging the coveted World Travel Awards accolade: Africa’s Leading City Destination!
This marks Cape Town’s fourth year wearing the crown and follows other exciting news for South Africa from the World Travel Awards, including three of our hotels earning top destination accolades.
The Port of Cape Town also shares the spotlight after being named Africa’s Leading Cruise Port; while Hotel Vrede was deemed the continent’s Leading Green Hotel. Cape Grace won Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel, while One&Only claimed Africa’s Leading Luxury Resort.
All around, it’s quite the trove of achievements that reflect Cape Town’s status as the gateway to the continent.
“Winning Africa’s Leading City Destination 2024 for the fourth year in a row is a reflection of the exceptional efforts put into promoting the city as a premier travel destination,” reflects Enver Duminy, the CEO of Cape Town Tourism.
“Cape Town’s wins at the World Travel Awards reaffirms our consistent drive in maintaining and growing awareness of this incredible city. These accolades prove the success of our work in keeping Cape Town top of mind for every type of traveller all over the world. To every person working in the travel industry and to all the Capetonians who make this city stand out above all others, thank you,” adds a very proud Alderman James Vos.
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