The Western Cape continued to shine as a destination in high demand, with tourist arrivals to Cape Town by air recording a 16% year-on-year increase between January and March, reaching 336 268 visitors.
“This not only shows a significant recovery but also surpasses the 2019 figure for the same period. We are thrilled to welcome the world to our vibrant region because more tourists mean more jobs in the province,” said Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger.
This is according to the first-quarter tourism report for January to March, compiled by the Western Cape Government’s tourism, trade, and investment promotion agency, Wesgro.
Other highlights from the report include:
- Between January and March, the UK led as the top overseas air market to Cape Town, with Germany a very close second, followed by the US, Netherlands, and France in the rest of the top five positions. The first quarter of 2024 showed a strong European presence, with eight…
