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Western Cape Ready Bumper Summer Tourism Season

Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/western-cape-ready-bumper-summer-tourism-season

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Source domain: westerncape.gov.za

Collected on 8 September 2026

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What this means

This is a government media release announcing that the Western Cape is prepared for a record-breaking summer tourism season in 2024. It highlights strong growth in air and cruise passenger numbers, enhanced safety initiatives including a dedicated tourism law enforcement unit, and improved coordination among stakeholders. The province is also leveraging new visa opportunities like the digital nomad visa to attract more visitors.

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Visit the Western Cape during the 2024 summer tourism season

The Western Cape is preparing for a record-breaking tourism season with increased international and domestic air traffic, more cruise ship visits, and enhanced safety and visitor support services. Tourists can enjoy improved access and infrastructure across key destinations including Cape Town, Mossel Bay, and Table Mountain National Park.

Who it is for: tourists visiting the Western Cape, international tourists from high-growth markets such as China and India, digital nomads
How to act on it: Travel to the Western Cape via participating airlines or cruise ships; visit tourist attractions with enhanced safety and support services.

The document's recorded date is 26 November 2024. Confirm on the official source.

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City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Reference

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/western-cape-ready-bumper-summer-tourism-season

Key Takeaways

26 November 2024
Western Cape
Cape Town International Airport
Mossel Bay
Table Mountain National Park
27 airlines
31 destinations
38 routes
88 ship calls
200,000 passengers and crew
Digital nomad visa
Tourism law enforcement unit
Provincial Tourism Safety Strategy
Dr Ivan Meyer
Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT)
City of Cape Town
SANParks
Department of Home Affairs
Western Cape Government
Cape Town International Airport
Table Mountain National Park
Mossel Bay
Cape Town