Cape Town has once again proven its status as a world-class destination, being honoured as Africa’s Leading City Destination 2024 at the prestigious World Travel Awards for the fourth consecutive year. This accolade reaffirms Cape Town’s enduring appeal, celebrated globally for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant city life.
When visitors explore Africa’s Leading City Destination, they also have access to some of the continent’s finest tourism and hospitality experiences. The Port of Cape Town was named Africa’s Leading Cruise Port, cementing the city’s position as a premier gateway to the continent. Alongside this, the city is home to multiple luxury and eco-friendly establishments that have set new standards of excellence in African tourism.
In the hospitality sector, Hotel Verde was awarded Africa’s Leading Green Hotel. Caron van Rooyen, General Manager of Hotel Verde, shared her pride in the achievement.
“We are incredibly honoured to receive the Africa’s Leading Green Hotel 2024 award. This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team at Hotel Verde Cape Town in promoting sustainability and excellence in hospitality. Together, we are committed to creating a positive impact on our environment and providing our guests with an unforgettable experience.”
Cape Town is also home to the Cape Grace, which received the award for Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel, and the One&Only Cape Town, named Africa’s Leading Luxury Resort. These accolades highlight the city’s appeal as a top destination for discerning travellers seeking luxury and comfort.
Further emphasising Cape Town’s commitment to high-quality travel experiences, Go2Africa, a V&A Waterfront-based company, was recognised as Africa’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator.
Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism, expressed his pride and appreciation following the announcement: “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. I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to all our members and winners, including Hotel Verde, Cape Grace, One&Only Cape Town, Go2Africa, and the Port of Cape Town. Their achievements reflect the spirit of excellence that drives our tourism sector forward.”
Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth and Tourism, added: “Cape Town’s wins at the World Travel Awards reaffirm 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.”
About the World Travel Awards
The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Today, the WTA brand is recognised globally as the hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark for others in the industry.
