Tourism
What is Tourism?
Tourism comprises the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes.
Our Mandate
Our goal is to position the Western Cape as a premier destination that offers high-quality experiences to visitors while fostering economic development and transformation within the sector.
Tourism in the Western Cape
Although visiting friends and relatives is a major travel motivator for the domestic market, it is leisure and business tourism, particularly from international markets, that maximise the economic impact of the sector. In both leisure and business tourism the Western Cape is already competitive in global and national terms. Tourists from all over the world are drawn to the Western Cape’s scenic beauty, iconic cities and towns, food and wine, active adventure experiences as well as our culture and heritage offering. As a result of our wide range of activities and attractions, the province is well placed to capitalise on international travel trends that have dominated the past decade, notably the shift to experiential and responsible tourism.
Tourism Initiatives
Register as a Tourist Guide
Tourist guides are required to be registered to ensure that visitors to our province have a positive experience while they’re on holiday in the Western Cape.
Tourism Resources
Click below to access publications, policies, and legislative documents related to the Tourism Sector.
Tourism Events
The Tourism unit supports various events, workshops and training sessions within the Western Cape.
Quick links
Contact us
For more information, please contact us at DEDAT.SectorSupport@westerncape.gov.za
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